I am a teacher and have recieved gifts from some of my childrens parents. Do I send thank you notes for these gifts?
2006-06-12 19:37:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Yes, I'm sure that person would be appreciative.
LC
2006-06-19 17:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by littlebit 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sending a thank you note is showing them that you appreciated their gesture of kindness. I do agree that you should also thank the child, even though they probably weren't involved in purchasing the gift, and may have no idea what you are talking about,(my own mother would always forget to send the Christmas presents for my teachers with me to school on the last day before holiday break, so she would drop them off in the office after school had already started, when my teachers thanked me I had no clue what the gift was until they mentioned it!) (Sorry, run-on sentence, yes my teachers taught me about those too, but sometimes you just can't help it! LOL) I would thank the child after class though, as to not make them feel singled out(a suck up,) and to not cause the child whose parents forgot, or could not afford a present for their teachers, any bad feelings. But always say "THANK YOU!!!" Not enough people do these days!
2006-06-13 01:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by zabsgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 10 year old has always given her teacher a gift at the end of the school year. She thought that it was the greatest thing when they have mailed a thank you card to her. One time she even received a postcard with a cute picture of the front and a little note saying thank you for the gift and wishing her a fun summer vacation. It is cheaper to do that too. Just remember that all kids love to get mail no matter what it is. You may brighten someones day by sending a thank you and it makes them feel special too.
2006-06-13 08:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by rranderson1968 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Of course you do! I do not mean to sound rude, I just was shocked by the response that told you no! The gifts are gestures of appreciation, as you are aware!, and by thanking them with a note, or a call, you are acknowledging their gesture! think of it this way, if you were in another room, and I yell "Dinners Ready!" You are going to hopefully respond, with an OK, or Coming! and that is all! Your thank you note is your way of letting them know you got the message and you appreciate the gesture! I have never heard of anyone sending a thank you note to thank someone for a thank you and so on and so on...... Have a Great Day!
2006-06-12 19:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should always acknowledge any gift from a parent or child with a thank you note, no matter what the occasion. It is simply good etiquette to do so.
When I was teaching and received a gift, if the gift was tagged as being from the child I wrote the thank you card to the child. If the gift was tagged as being from the family I wrote the card to the family.
2006-06-14 04:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case, I believe you should. Normally you do not send a thank you note after a thank you gift, but, it sounds like you receive these gifts for a great school year, that changes it all.
2006-06-14 04:55:06 · answer #6 · answered by kokogh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you must.
Would you not respond to an oral thank you with a "You are welcom?"As a teacher you will be setting a very good example by sending out thank you notes for the gifts you have received.If you have the time and personalize the notes with a tit bit about your student, they will most certainly be cherished by the receiver too.
2006-06-12 19:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it would be thoughtful. When I was in school many years ago we gave to our teachers gifts at the end of the term, but my parents never received a written thank you note.....times have changed and if it makes you feel better to reply then do it......Thank you notes are always appreciated....
2006-06-12 19:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mama Jazzy Geri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's always appropriate to send a thank you for a gift.
2006-06-12 19:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the original thank you is as far as it goes. If their gift is in lieu of a thank you note, it's over. Relax. Otherwise, you will be passing thank yous back and forth for years.
They will thank you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them for thanking you for thanking them......
By thanking them for the gift, you are thanking them for saying thank you in their own way. If you need ANY further assurance, check an etiquette book or on the internet. It will reassure you.
As for the gifts from parents, yes, definitely. Mention their child by name in the thank you, and mention it personally to the child. Have the child deliver the thank you note. This gives the child an idea of the importance of thanking people for a kindness, and makes them feel important at the same time.
2006-06-12 19:40:33 · answer #10 · answered by Lorrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel compelled to show gratitude for their gratitude, then most definitely. It's always nice to know that you are thankful that someone appreciates the hard work and dedication that the teachers have.
2006-06-13 03:17:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋