Teacher/Staff Appreciation

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Our Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week events recognize all our Scribner Road employees. Each year, the PTA provides rewards, refreshments, and other recognitions as a “thank you” to the excellent Scribner Road teachers and staff.

JANUARY

  1. Reach out to the Scribner office, the PTA president, and the PTA treasure to find out the following details:
  • Dates for Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
  • Date and time for the Staff Appreciation Luncheon at the end of June.
  • How many employees Scribner currently has on staff.
  • A list of retiring staff.
  • Budget details for the committee.

MARCH

  1. Meet as a committee to decide on a theme and begin making plans.
  2. Provide a special activity/treat for each day of that week.

Examples of things done in the past:

  • Cards, flowers and/or candy bars brought in by students for their classroom teacher and one other staff of their choosing.
  • If you intend to involve gifts from the students, send out a school-wide email via room parents (the PTA president can help you with this) at the end of April so that Scribner families are aware and prepared to help.
  • Cider and donuts, cookie tray, popcorn bar, chips and dip, cupcake assortment, mocktails and candy.
  • Raffle off gift baskets and/or gift cards over the morning announcement.
  • Coffee Cart: Committee members go around the building delivering coffee and snacks door-to-door.
  1. Collaborate with the Teacher Treats Committee to provide the treats for Friday of Teacher Appreciation week.
  2. Distribute a list (optional) to staff members the week before Staff Appreciation Week so that staff know what to expect.

 

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

This is a special lunch held annually the day after the last day of school.  A kickoff to summer, and a celebration for any retiring staff. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

MARCH/APRIL

  1. Reserve the cafeteria, by filling out and submitting required forms to the main office, and request that tables be set up and ready for use the day of the luncheon. Two long tables for buffet style food display. 1 table for desserts. 1 table for drinks. 8 tables for staff to sit at.
  2. Decide on lunch menu.
    • Place an order for the main meal in early June through a catering service.
    • You will need/want to reserve at least $600.00 of the budget for this. (Wegmans/Tree Town both used in past years.)

JUNE

  1. Create a sign-up genius for additional food donations. Once the signup is created, reach out to the PTA president, and ask that room parents distribute the signup.
    • Items donated in the past include: drinks, chips, veggie tray, fruit tray, cheese and crackers, desserts, etc.
    • Ask for all donations to be labeled “Staff Appreciation Committee” and delivered to Scribner’s main office prior to the luncheon.
  2. Purchase or create centerpieces that the retiring staff members can take with them and, in addition, supply each of them a “thank you” card and a small token of appreciation.
  3. Provide cutlery and paper products. (plates, napkins, spoons, forks, knives, cups, tablecloths, etc.)
  4. Arrive at Scribner two hours before the luncheon to decorate the cafeteria, pick up and deliver catered food, and set out all food/supplies.
  5. Let school administration know when you’re ready for lunch to be served so that they can make a building wide announcement.
  6. Committee members stay during the luncheon to restock food supply.
  7. All leftovers can be wrapped and moved to the staff lounge for the evening staff to enjoy.
  8. Bring saran wrap, aluminum foil and/or disposal leftover dishes with you.
  9. Clean up the cafeteria and kitchen when finished.
    • Bring dish soap, a dish sponge, and drying towels with you.