Anonymous wrote:A note to the principal has been mentioned several times; can a teacher fill me in on the reason behind that? What does the principal do with that letter of praise? If my child had a fantastic teacher a couple years ago who was a real standout and I’m still at the same school, should I write a belated note now or would my note no longer be relevant?

Yes, I think it is a good idea! It may even be more relevant with the benefit of 20/20 vision and new experiences. You never know when something "small" like that can make a big difference in someone's life. And the teacher will love knowing that s/he made such an impression that you're still thinking about him/her.

A note to the principal has been mentioned several times; can a teacher fill me in on the reason behind that? What does the principal do with that letter of praise? If my child had a fantastic teacher a couple years ago who was a real standout and I’m still at the same school, should I write a belated note now or would my note no longer be relevant?

Gift card, TPT voucher, nice letter to principal are all good

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Anonymous wrote:Seeing a lot of glue sticks, what about HS teachers, what is on your wish list?

I would love tissues. That’s all.

What could go- the PTA has been generous and provided us with sweets every day but almost every teacher I know is trying to eat healthy.

Pencils are a close second. My bulk box is almost out and SOLs are coming so it’s time for me to go to Costco.

Anonymous wrote:Seeing a lot of glue sticks, what about HS teachers, what is on your wish list?

I would love tissues. That’s all.

What could go- the PTA has been generous and provided us with sweets every day but almost every teacher I know is trying to eat healthy.

This is so sad. The office supplies wish list is sad. The fact that what actually happens is that we all get “appreciated” one week a year with free food is sad.

I teach in a Title 1 and have never received a gift from a parent in my entire 8 year career so honestly, you’re probably overthinking this, a nice note would be fine but not just because it’s Appreciation Week.

I’m definitely disillusioned but we don’t have Doctor Appreciation Week etc. I love genuine displays of appreciation and kindness but I’d also just really like to be treated like a professional and with respect (which is obviously an issue that goes beyond one family or student and speaks more abour the system in general).

Anonymous wrote:I'd love a curriculum too but a TPT gift card would be nice. I spend a ton of money on there.

+1000

I'd love a curriculum too but a TPT gift card would be nice. I spend a ton of money on there.

The best gifts are nice notes from students or parents.

Anonymous wrote:Seeing a lot of glue sticks, what about HS teachers, what is on your wish list?

Pencils (I have gone through well over 2000 this year)
White board markers
A note copying my principal