An unappreciated teacher is reminding you it's Teacher Appreciation Day

[proud2BlibKansan]

I just went in to grab a cup of coffee and saw a note next to a bowl of chocolate wishing us all Happy Teacher Appreciation Day.

A couple years ago our superintendent sent us a case of rotten apples. So I guess chocolate is an improvement?

Anyhow, thank your teachers today. Chances are the admins they work for won't do diddly squat to show their appreciation.

:hi:

[Blue_Tires]

1. first rec

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. Thank you

[lisa58]

2. I thought it was Nurses Day today...

...Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to all teachers - my dad was one.

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. Well it wouldn't hurt to thank a nurse too

:hi:

[RayOfHope]

45. That's tomorrow. School nurses are awesome! n/t

[fight4my3sons]

4. my son made a book for his teacher

and our PTA is making goodies for the teachers meeting Wed morning. We love our teachers. :loveya: (I am a teacher too. Just not working at the moment.)

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. Much better than chocolate or rotten apples

:loveya:

[fight4my3sons]

7. From reading your posts, you deserve so much more too!

:hug:
Sounds like your super sucks :(

[proud2BlibKansan]

15. Thanks I will live

Appreciate the kudos! :hug:

[no_hypocrisy]

8. And a Shout Out to the Substitute Teachers

who have to hold the class together with little time, little preparation, attitude, a good sense of humor, and the ability to roll with the punches.

[proud2BlibKansan]

16. Especially this one

http://www.local6.com/news/16169506/detail.html

[no_hypocrisy]

23. Don't tell me, let me guess.

He turned an unruly student into a newt.

[Bozita]

30. link to DU thread on same story -- chock full of snark

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3250478&mesg_id=3250478

[maddezmom]

9. My kids school has teacher appreciation week

Today was the day the kids all bring in flowers! I also gave them to the bus drivers. :)

Sending you a virtual bouquet! :hug:

[proud2BlibKansan]

18. Yes it is an entire week from what I hear

Of course since we aren't appreciated in my district I wouldn't know about that. LOL

Thanks for the bouquet. I don't really like chocolate much. :hug:

[maddezmom]

46. I'm sorry you're district doesn't do anything ;(

It's really big here. Yesterday PTO did a catered lunch. Tomorrow the kids bring in cards, store bought or home-made. I working on finishing 8 for my son. He's in a special needs class, so he's got lots of teachers. :) Thursday, PTO provides each teacher with a treat. Friday there is a dessert bar. I'm making lemon bars and fudge brownies.

[bikesein]

10. I thought it was Teacher Appreciation Week

this week and not just one day. My little one received instructions from parents much better organized than us indicating different items to bring in for the teacher on every day of this week.

:hi:

Kick for the educators!

[proud2BlibKansan]

19. I would love to have parents like that

Those are some lucky teachers.

[But....]

11. Cue the music...

:yourock:

[countingbluecars]

12. Thanks for all you do!

This newly retired teacher salutes you!

[proud2BlibKansan]

20. Well I am using my planning time

to do everything BUT plan. LOL

Feels right today. :hug:

[lonestarnot]

13. Overworked and unpaid today too.

:(

[proud2BlibKansan]

22. Hey that's every day

LOL

[lonestarnot]

24. That was zactly my point. p2blib!

LOL

[1776Forever]

14. For All The Teachers Out There - We Should Thank You Everyday!

[madokie]

17. Happy Teachers Day

I guess maybe its their always having shown me the respect they did that allowed me to grow the appreciation I have for them I don't know but I love the teachers and the teaching profession. Yes I still see myself as a student even until today

:toast: to a great day

[proud2BlibKansan]

21. Well sit right down here and get your homework done then

LOL

[ismnotwasm]

25. Thanks for all you do!

:hug:

[KansDem]

26. The fact that I can read this thread title...

...makes me appreciative of teachers! ;)

[seabeyond]

27. like i dont bash the teachers, i dont bash adm either. ours at two schools are kick ass

further i have been in two other schools and they were pretty kick ass too, so i have only seen the positive with adm and they value the teachers.

and yes.... these two schols make a HUGE deal of the teachers, more than once a year and i am all for it as i too make a big deal letting them know how much i appreciate them thru out the year

[laylah]

28. Our "Youth Build" students

cooked a lovely Italian themed lunch for the teachers and paras today. Spaghetti, rattatouie, garlic bread, tossed salad, fresh brownies, and punch. It was absolutely delightful.

[cilla4progress]

29. Happy to report -

I emailed all my daughter's teachers, AND school administrators, to state my thanks to them for teaching her and really putting in their all. By and large, they are engaged and committed!

Go teachers!

[EFerrari]

31. Chocolate is an improvement although rotten apples make better missiles!

Have a great day and thank you!

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

32. Yay teachers!

[Blue_Roses]

33. Happy Teachers Appreciation Day!

We need our teachers! :loveya:

[LeftyMom]

34. My kid's homeschooled, so I guess I have to get myself a present.

Maybe I can scrape together a few bucks and get dinner delivered. :)

[AutumnMist]

43. As a past homeschooler.......

:hug: Keep up the good work! Happy Teachers Day! :)

[knitter4democracy]

35. Oh, dang. I forgot.

I was going to have the kids make cards for their teachers. Maybe tonight after dinner . . .

:hug: You're an awesome teacher and a huge asset to the DU community. I know I appreciate you, and I would definitely give you something better than a teeny bit of chocolate.

[IronLionZion]

36. Mad props to all the teachers out there

without which no one would know how to do what we do. :yourock:

[LeftishBrit]

37. self-delete (dupe)

[LeftishBrit]

38. Best wishes and thanks to teachers everywhere...

and a bunch of rotten apples for those who put down teachers and education!

[SemiCharmedQuark]

39. Bless the teachers.

I have no idea how you do it. I loved my grade school and middle school teachers and cried every year when I left them until I was about 12. But these good teachers had to put up with *a lot* not only from the kids, but from the parents.

[zorahopkins]

40. What Makes You Think You Are Unappreciated?

Honestly, just what makes you think you are unappreciated???!!!

Because your superintendent doesn't gush appreciation??

Is your measure of appreciation what your superintendent does??!!

I would bet that the people that really count -- your students -- do appreciate you!

And they will continue to appreciate you long after your superintendent forgets you.

Do not look to your administrator for appreciation.

Look to your students.

They appreciate what you do.

THAT should be more than enough. And their appreciation certainly beats chocolate or cards.

[Catherine Vincent]

41. You guys have my sympathy.

You really do. :thumbsup:

[AutumnMist]

42. I am so glad you posted this!!!!!!!

I bought some pastries and cookies (along with a cake) and a thank you card for each of the teachers at my daughters school today to celebrate national teachers appreciation day. The office staff were stunned. LOL. Apparently not many knew it was national teachers day...even the office staff. :( Teachers are so important to our children and sadly they are usually overlooked when it comes to recognition of any kind. They give their time and money to the students that come through their classrooms year after year. I just wanted them to know that they were not forgotten. Thanks again for the post. :hi: :hi:

[RayOfHope]

44. My principal hired someone to give us 15 min massages today.

The massage therapist set up her chair in the prinicpal's office today, so not only did she pay out of her own pocket for us to be pampered, she was (cheerfully) displaced all day. Not all admins are thoughtless. In fact, our whole admin team rocks, but all of our district's admins are female, from the supt on down (the men are relegated to the asst prin positions, lol). I am convinced this is why our district is such an awesome one for which to work.

[Skittles]

47. my favorite teacher (from high school) is in Wikipedia

yes INDEED

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Morello

[Bozita]

50. WOW!

[greenbriar]

48. we all got a hershey's chocolate bar in our mail slots

yea

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

49. teachers are under appreciated, overworked and underpaid

so thank you

and I would really like to thank my daughter's first grade teacher, who upon asking to see me "after hours" told me that my daughter had to learn how to "control her natural exuberance". I could have kissed her.

[Snarkturian Clone]

51. I didn't get jack shit today NT

[texastoast]

52. Teachers are THE BEST!

And you need to get paid more than professional athletes.

:toast:

[AwakeAtLast]

53. I got cookies from a student today!

Thanks for this thread! :hi: