750459-1
How Families
Can Show Their
Appreciation
For Teachers
Many teachers go to great lengths to support
their students. Families can recognize those
efforts in a host of meaningful ways that will let
educators know how much they’re appreciated.
Great teachers go above and beyond for their
students. Students benefi t from those efforts
in the classroom, but many adults also
can name one, two or even more educators whose
lessons and enthusiasm for learning has benefi ted
them long after the fi nal bell rang on their academic
careers.
The efforts of teachers who go the extra mile for
their students are worthy of recognition and appreciation.
Families who want to express their gratitude
to teachers can do so in any number of ways.
• Write a note. A personal note from a student or
parents or both can warm the hearts of teachers.
Personal letters may not be as common as they once
were, but they remain a thoughtful way to express
gratitude and appreciation to people who have had
a positive impact on a person’s life. That makes a
personal, handwritten note an ideal and meaningful
way for families to show their appreciation for a
teacher.
• Pitch in at school when the opportunity presents
itself. Teachers seek a helping hand at various
points in a given school year. A teacher might
ask for volunteers to assist with holiday parties or
special school events or even request help coming
up with extra school supplies or items needed for
a particular project. In fact, a recent survey from
the Association of American Educators found that
public school teachers spend an average of $673
per year of their own money on school supplies.
Parents can express their appreciation for teachers
by responding with enthusiasm to requests for supplies,
When responding, parents can ask teachers if
there’s anything else they can do to help and offer to
volunteer their services during class parties.
• Organize a class gift. A gift from the class around
the holiday season and/or at the end of the year
can let teachers know their efforts have not gone
unnoticed. By pooling their resources, parents can
give teachers an especially nice gift. A night out at
a local restaurant or tickets to a show can make for
a well-deserved excursion for educators who often
work long past the school day to help students learn.
• Contact higher-ups at the school. An email or
phone with a school principal or another higher-up
in the local school system is another way for parents
to ensure the efforts of a teacher are recognized.
Let the higher-ups know when a teacher has
made a positive impact on a child and how much
their efforts are appreciated.
Town Crier- April 25, 2024 Find Us Online at PennysaverPlus.com ! 130 Kings Park - Pg 15