Comments on: Teacher Gifts, Part One: Time to Worry! http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:20:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Meggan http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-3059 Meggan Fri, 30 May 2008 01:15:41 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-3059 I'm a teacher in middle school so I realize that my students see lots of different people during the day. Here are some things I have appreciated: science books for my classroom (perhaps something your own child would enjoy) or supplies (you can get stuff really cheap at the beginning of the year) because frequently this stuff ends up coming out of my pocket. The letter to your principal/supervisor is excellent since they are often the person who evaluates/rates the teacher's performance. I’m a teacher in middle school so I realize that my students see lots of different people during the day. Here are some things I have appreciated: science books for my classroom (perhaps something your own child would enjoy) or supplies (you can get stuff really cheap at the beginning of the year) because frequently this stuff ends up coming out of my pocket. The letter to your principal/supervisor is excellent since they are often the person who evaluates/rates the teacher’s performance.

]]> By: KW http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-3023 KW Tue, 27 May 2008 04:11:56 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-3023 Honestly, a note of appreciation is wonderful too! I'd rather get that then chocolate, which just goes to my hips, a candle that might give me a headache, and a coffee mug that collects dust. I don't want to give the idea that I'm ungrateful...the thought is apprciated. And I appreciate a budget. A note telling me that I've effected your child in a positive way goes a long way. I have a file of those types of notes. They stay with me. Honestly, a note of appreciation is wonderful too! I’d rather get that then chocolate, which just goes to my hips, a candle that might give me a headache, and a coffee mug that collects dust. I don’t want to give the idea that I’m ungrateful…the thought is apprciated. And I appreciate a budget. A note telling me that I’ve effected your child in a positive way goes a long way. I have a file of those types of notes. They stay with me.

]]> By: Adrienne http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-3015 Adrienne Mon, 26 May 2008 14:32:45 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-3015 Oh brother! Yes, it is the thought that counts, and yes I still gave hugs, and yes notes are nice. But at the end of the day, so is a Starbucks gift card, come on! Oh brother! Yes, it is the thought that counts, and yes I still gave hugs, and yes notes are nice. But at the end of the day, so is a Starbucks gift card, come on!

]]> By: MAC http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2989 MAC Thu, 22 May 2008 17:11:17 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2989 Well, geez! I thought it was the thought that counts?!! Between my three kids there are over 15 teachers and I am on a budget. If the token gift and note of appreciation isnt appreciated, then maybe the teacher needs to take a minute to think about why she is teaching?! (Thanks for the reassurance,Suzannah.) I bet you are one of those wonderful teachers that still give hugs, aren't you : ) Well, geez! I thought it was the thought that counts?!! Between my three kids there are over 15 teachers and I am on a budget. If the token gift and note of appreciation isnt appreciated, then maybe the teacher needs to take a minute to think about why she is teaching?!
(Thanks for the reassurance,Suzannah.)
I bet you are one of those wonderful teachers that still give hugs, aren’t you : )

]]> By: Suzannah http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2979 Suzannah Thu, 22 May 2008 00:18:35 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2979 Ignore those grumps! It is all lovely. Being appreciated - in any way, shape, or form - is the best part behind ANY gift. I've taught for 10 years and while some gifts are preferred over others (just like for everyone), it's really the sentiment of appreciation that matters the most. For the record, I love notes the best, or for something tangible, when my room mother coordinates a group donation for a nice restaurant gift card. Ignore those grumps! It is all lovely. Being appreciated - in any way, shape, or form - is the best part behind ANY gift. I’ve taught for 10 years and while some gifts are preferred over others (just like for everyone), it’s really the sentiment of appreciation that matters the most. For the record, I love notes the best, or for something tangible, when my room mother coordinates a group donation for a nice restaurant gift card.

]]> By: swistle http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2966 swistle Sun, 18 May 2008 23:22:20 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2966 Tracey and Adrienne- When I hear teachers say things like this, it makes me feel so discouraged I think we should all just forget the whole thing and not do gifts at all. Suddenly it seems like a really silly tradition. Tracey and Adrienne- When I hear teachers say things like this, it makes me feel so discouraged I think we should all just forget the whole thing and not do gifts at all. Suddenly it seems like a really silly tradition.

]]> By: ADRIENNE http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2964 ADRIENNE Sun, 18 May 2008 22:25:55 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2964 As a former teacher I have to say I'd rather have a gift card over a note of appreciation any day, haha. As a former teacher I have to say I’d rather have a gift card over a note of appreciation any day, haha.

]]> By: Julie http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2846 Julie Thu, 15 May 2008 18:00:39 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2846 One year I gave my kids' teachers a movie night basket. I included a gift cert. for a free rental from Blockbuster ($5), a couple of 20 oz. sodas, a bag of microwave popcorn, and some movie theater style candy (whoppers, raisenettes, etc...). It was fairly economical -- the most expensive thing was the certificate -- and the teachers all said they loved it. I have also done "summer" baskets with sunscreen, water guns (the cheapo party favor kind), cute plastic cups, lemonade, etc... But I like the movie basket better. One year I gave my kids’ teachers a movie night basket. I included a gift cert. for a free rental from Blockbuster ($5), a couple of 20 oz. sodas, a bag of microwave popcorn, and some movie theater style candy (whoppers, raisenettes, etc…). It was fairly economical — the most expensive thing was the certificate — and the teachers all said they loved it.

I have also done “summer” baskets with sunscreen, water guns (the cheapo party favor kind), cute plastic cups, lemonade, etc… But I like the movie basket better.

]]> By: swistle http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2845 swistle Thu, 15 May 2008 17:50:18 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2845 Claire- I struggle with that every year. Because they are full-time teachers, too! And yet they are my child's teacher only 1 hour a week, whereas the classroom teacher is my child's teacher 30 hours a week or whatevs. So....what's proportionate here? A gumball? I can't figure out how to manage the "specials" teachers, but I wish there was a good way for people to pool together on it: like, every kid in the school pitch in a buck, and pool that to buy a gift card each for the gym teacher, music teacher, art teacher. Claire- I struggle with that every year. Because they are full-time teachers, too! And yet they are my child’s teacher only 1 hour a week, whereas the classroom teacher is my child’s teacher 30 hours a week or whatevs. So….what’s proportionate here? A gumball? I can’t figure out how to manage the “specials” teachers, but I wish there was a good way for people to pool together on it: like, every kid in the school pitch in a buck, and pool that to buy a gift card each for the gym teacher, music teacher, art teacher.

]]> By: Claire http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2843 Claire Thu, 15 May 2008 17:29:40 +0000 http://workitmom.com/bloggers/milkandcookies/2008/05/13/teacher-gifts-part-one-time-to-worry/#comment-2843 Thank you for this blog - perfect timing! What about music, art & gym teachers? Should we get gifts for them as well? Thank you for this blog - perfect timing!

What about music, art & gym teachers? Should we get gifts for them as well?

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