Okay I am all for helping out with Teacher Appreciation week. I feel that it is important to show my daughters' teachers how much they mean to us by doing what they do and by molding our children and preparing them for the future. While cleaning up tonight I was clearing some papers that I thought were old and noticed one about Teacher Appreciation Week for my kindergardenner's teacher. Except the letter says they are doing everyhting a week early - this week!!! Oh great! Now I've completely missed it. It wasn't a lot of stuff - primarily making cards, bringing stickers, getting a book to donate to the classroom. I just didn't read the letter closely enough. I hate it when things like thit happen but somehow life has gotten in the way. Okay so my question is this: Since I did want to do some of the things on the list should I just go ahead and do them even if its a week late or should I just do something different? What do you think I should do, what would you do?
Definitely do something. While you missed the school's arbitrary timeline, it's always good to tell someone you appreciate them. I think it's fine to do either the list or something different.
Better late then never!!! Never too late to appreciate someone. Times are busy for everyone don't worry about not reading the letter close enough, I am sure you were doing a million things. I think you should do what you can and it doesn't matter that it was late!!
I would do whatever you wanted, whether it's on the list or not. If they look surprised you can say "Last week was a bad week for me" and smile ; )
Nothing wrong with showing appreciation a week later than the scheduled week. It's just like if you miss someone's birthday or send a Thank You Note later than you intended. It really is meaningful, even on the non-designated day.
I think it so sad that some people are criticizing Teacher's Appreciate Week or Provider's Day because designating a day makes it feel forced or we can't thank our teachers on another day. Ridiculous! Our children have birthday's don't they? Does this mean we are "forced" to celebrate or buy them gifts or show our love on that day? Of course not. It's just an extra reason to celebrate or a chance to do something extra to recognize them.
Many parents would do something anyway. It is the end of the school year, after all. I thought it was traditional to give your kids teachers a gift twice a year (December and May). Teacher Appreciation week just gives me an official title for the card.
Just do the things on the list if you want and say you appreciate the teacher so much you wanted to extend the appreciation! :)
I graduated in 1980, and Teacher Appreciation week started up in 1985, which is why I don't remember any of this while I was in school.
My Mom taught 6th grade for 30 years (till the mid 90's) and she felt it was all so phoney.
Her opinion on it was if you REALLY want to appreciate teachers then do something (lobby) to help their pay be a living wage.
You can still send a card.. We are having our celebrations this week and all students have been asked to write a thank you card for each teacher. Now, I assure you, like anything in life, some students won't have one, but that's ok.. you can always bring one later on.. If you wish...
Oh and most teachers DO in fact appreciate a few kind words... and the bigger lesson here I think is that the school is teaching kids about gratitude.. (something I think is very much missing these days in society) so don't let someone else lead you to believe it may not matter so much..
good luck in whatever you decide
I missed the whole thing last year myself! I brought a gift card for each teacher the next Monday and I wrote a personal note to each teacher admitting I missed it and telling them a few nice things I see when they are with my DD. Remember, most are moms themselves and they get how a week can get away from you. But definitely do something for them, it is such a hard yet important job!
If it's already been said and done and gone, I wouldnt worry about it. It's old news now.
Being fashionable late doesnt work for everything.
the problem with setting up all these Official Days for Everything is that everyone then feels obligated, guilty, rushed and resentful. it's not like it means you DON'T appreciate her if you don't express it in an approved fashion at the approved time.
i'll bet most teachers think Teacher Appreciation Week is a huge PITA.
if there's something on the Official TAW List that rings your chimes, do it for her! i doubt she'll roll her eyes at having appreciation expressed. if your unique style is something different, do that.
a note saying 'i appreciate you- this week and every week' would probably go over just great.
khairete
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Since the week has come and gone and those activities have aleady occurred, I would go with something different.
There are many great teachers that go above and beyond and really deserve our support and appreciation. If you're lucky enough to have one of these teachers, then definatley do something....
a card with a handwriten note
a drawing from your child
a note from your child, I like Mrs. X because...
a small gift
some homemade treats
