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Monday, April 30, 2007
Do you appreciate your child’s teachers?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The 15th annual 2007 Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 6-12, and National Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 8.
It’s easy to say teachers receive a paycheck so there is no need to show extra gratitude. But educators are obviously not in that line of work for the high pay, benefits and/or perks. Most people want to be recognized for their hard work and a job well done, why should teachers be any different?
The teacher appreciation’s website suggests giving a small gift every day during this week. One friend, her child and a few classmates baked their favorite teacher a cake. Even donating much-needed school supplies to your child’s classroom would be a nice gesture and ease personal expenses for that teacher.
There are also plenty of ways to show appreciation free of charge! Send an e-mail or e-card of thanks or better yet, thank educators in person! Have your child create something unique for the teacher, such as a drawing or a poem. Also, don’t forget the Sunday School teachers if your child attends!
Yes, I realize Clayton county schools are not top notch at the moment. There is plenty of blame to go around for that, and our educators are not solely responsible. But hopefully the dedicated teachers here will get recognized for their efforts, whether it be during Teacher Appreciation week or any other time during the school year, and continue to work in our school system. Clayton can’t afford to lose any more good educators.
Parents: Is there a teacher who has made a difference in your child’s life? If so, please share that teacher’s name, the school he/she works at and feel free to publicly thank them here. Will you or your child bring a gift for any teacher?
Teachers: Is Appreciation Week and/or Day celebrated at your school? Do you care about receiving recognition, or is teaching and watching children progress thanks enough for you?
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