Anonymous
Post 12/26/2016 08:48     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
This year-

Kept/Liked-
Target & Amazon gift card the most!!!
Mini flashlight w/ batteries
Chocolate
THOUGHTFUL cards (not just generic "happy holidays!")

Re gifted-
Homemade holiday cookies
Scarf
Anonymous
Post 12/26/2016 08:41     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Everything except gift cards and personal letters.
Anonymous
Post 12/26/2016 03:29     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
I gave a target gift card, small tin of hot cocoa packetd, a handmade card From DD and a personal note from me.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2016 22:35     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Teachers spouse here. Starbucks cards and good chocolates are fine with me ?. The best was a $50 Bloomingdales card. Amazon card would also be good. but I would think cash was tacky.....
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2016 08:11     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Anonymous wrote:Nordstrom had this soft infinity scarves with a fringe on sale for $10/each, so I gave that and $25 gift cert to the teacher. They can return the scarf, but its a neutral red color and scarves fit everyone (it is a winter scarf, not a stole). I hope that was okay.


It's more than okay. Believe me. It sounds like a lovely gift.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2016 07:47     Subject: Re:Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Anonymous wrote:I think the universe is trying to to tell us that people don't even want gifts anymore. Everyone has too much stuff.


+1
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2016 05:00     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
My mom (a teacher) always said the best gift you can give a teacher is a crisp $50 bill. So I give one to the main teacher and one to the Aide with a sweet note. I feel weird and tacky doing so, but they have always liked it!
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 18:11     Subject: Re:Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
I am a teacher and a mom of 2 school age kids. I love notes and handwritten cards, so I have my children do those at the end of the year. Gift cards to anywhere are great. I love chocolates and like stashing them in my desk or car for a pick-me-up. My two kids have about 20 teachers/therapists/bus drivers/aids between them, so we cannot afford to dole out gift cards to everyone. This year, my oldest and I hand painted designs on mason jars and filled them with an assortment of chocolates and candies. The jars were 50 cents each, so no biggie if they are tossed. Candy can be enjoyed by the receiver or shared. To me, it's the thought that counts and my children are enjoying brightening the day for the adults who wouldn't have gotten something if we spent $$ on gift cards for just their main teachers (the aid on one of the buses was clearly not used to getting anything and was extremely appreciate of our gesture).
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 16:27     Subject: Re:Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Cash, I always give cash. There isn't a person on this planet who can't use cash.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 16:16     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Anonymous wrote:Nordstrom had this soft infinity scarves with a fringe on sale for $10/each, so I gave that and $25 gift cert to the teacher. They can return the scarf, but its a neutral red color and scarves fit everyone (it is a winter scarf, not a stole). I hope that was okay.


Of course it is okay. She is likely to regift the scarf if she doesn't like it. As long as you are okay with someone not using your gift, then anything is okay. That is the point of this whole thread. The only thing nobody throws away is gifted card. All other things they may give away or donate.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 16:00     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Nordstrom had this soft infinity scarves with a fringe on sale for $10/each, so I gave that and $25 gift cert to the teacher. They can return the scarf, but its a neutral red color and scarves fit everyone (it is a winter scarf, not a stole). I hope that was okay.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 14:35     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Anonymous wrote:So teachers, what would you like? We are in MCPS where you are not supposed to exceed $20. I usually do a gift card, but $20 doesn't go so far a lot of places!


A hard bound copy of good children's literature.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 14:29     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My son's teachers are getting personalized notes, the large jar Yankee Candles in Blue Summer Sky, and Bath Bombs. I want them to enjoy winter break and dream of summer time. They work so hard.


did you read the thread? pretty much all the teachers said they hate candles.


I'm a teacher and I love candles. I didn't get any this year, but I love it when I do.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 14:21     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Anonymous wrote:My son's teachers are getting personalized notes, the large jar Yankee Candles in Blue Summer Sky, and Bath Bombs. I want them to enjoy winter break and dream of summer time. They work so hard.


did you read the thread? pretty much all the teachers said they hate candles.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2016 10:50     Subject: Teachers: What gifts do you throw away?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No ornaments or mugs.


Really? All my in-laws – SIL, FIL, MIL - are/were teachers and they love ornaments. I should clarify they don't want homemade ones but the ones that say "I love my teacher" or something like that. They have had some of those on their tree for 40 years from kids back in the day.


My Jewish Mom was probably one of Goodwill's biggest donors of ornaments! Not that she did not appreciate the thought.