I am looking for unique was for our school to celebrate Teacher appreciation week. If you have any ideas please let me know. Thanks

When is teacher appreciation week?

National Teacher Appreciation 2009 is either the first full week in May or the first Tuesday.

Last year, I had a red carpet event for the teachers and staff. It was sort of like a Hollywood award affair. When they came into the lounge, a red carpet was on the floor, balloons with stars were in the room, we had fresh flowers on the tables, and had the event catered by one of our mom's. We awarded 4 trophies, and winners were picked by the 5th graders. It was a wonderful event. It did cost alot, but it was well worth it! This year, I'm thinking of having a Roman theme or a beach party theme. It's so hard deciding!

On Monday morning the entire school staff, about 65 is treated to a breakfast. The cafeteria ladies fix it. Friday is always "Sweet and Salty" day, snacks. Thursday evening is a dinner at a location away from the school. Tue & Wed vary. Last year Tue was "Wind Beneath Our Wings" day, Buffalo Wild Wings. It was a huge hit with the teachers. Only problem was we were guaranteed that the wings would be ready for pick up at 10:30. They hadn't even started the order. (Our school is twenty-five minutes from the closest BWW). Needless to say, I had to fly back to town once they got the order ready. I just barely made it, as the teachers were just filing into the lunchroom.

I have been thinking...hope we get to do something. I'm still working on the details.

My hope is to set each day with something that starts with that letter..

Monday: Massage day..there is a local place that comes and gives 5-10 minute massages. Food with start with m..maybe muffins that morning.
Tuesday: Tray..thinking cheese tray, veggie tray and fruit tray. Thought about time as the special... have PTO volunteers help in the teachers rooms.
Wednesday: was thinking about wash..like wash everyones cars..but not sure on that one yet..lol
Thursday: Treats..and have special little snacks for each teacher.
Friday: hope to get flowers for each teacher. thinking potted plant over quick dying kind.

I was reading something about techers loving the simple things. Like real toliet paper in the teachers bathrooms...lotions and maybe pot pori...lol.

I plan on doing something, cause they deserve it. I wouldn't work with 20 6 year olds for what they get paid!