I've been reading the answers from the past, but nothing seems quite right. My son has an unbelievable teacher. She goes way beyond what is expected. I'm writing a note to the principal and superintendent telling them specifically how much we appreciate her. Not being wealthy, I'd like to give her something thoughtful, but not extravagant. She's around 40, enjoys exercise, reading, her family (she has 3 daughters and her husband is a h.s principal). Something sophisticated - no apples, tote bags, candles, quote books, etc.
2007-04-23 10:03:06 · 18 answers · asked by bibliobethica 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I always liked practical, consumable gifts (I'm a former 5th grade teacher). Being a serious coffee drinker, I loved when those Starbucks gift certificates showed up at Christmas time. If she's a reader, there's Amazon gift cards or Barnes and Noble. Also, you might consider a gift card for her and her family to dine out one evening - Might be more than you want to spend though. Along with a heartfelt note, a giftcard, though somewhat generic, is always nice. There's also Chocolate. Find out if she likes dark, milk or white, and get some higher end chocolate. Can't go wrong there : )
2007-04-23 10:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by livbennett 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A gift card would be most appropiate. But the one thing that would truly let her know how much she means to you and the students is to have the students write what they like about the teacher and put each paper into a sleeve and then into a binder that she can open at any time and read. Nothing means more than the words of your students to you if you are a teacher.
I have received 5 of these binders in the past 15 years. I love every one of the and enjoying reading them over and over again. The mom that first thought of this wrote in the first binder and her son wrote in the last one.
2007-04-23 10:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Catie I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing that you can do, is to write her a note expressing your gratitude. Teachers never get enough of that.
A gift certificate for supplies is always a nice thing to add, as a teacher spends on the average $1,000 out of their own pocket over a school year on things the kids need and do not have the money to buy.
2007-04-23 10:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by edjumacation 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about just a nice card that says thank you for what you do, there is no need to give a gift and I don't think it would be recieved properly, it would look like you are trying to butter her up for a good grade. Which is a good reason to wait until after the school year.
2007-04-23 10:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A picture album
Be sure and have your son write his teacher a personal note about how much he enjoyed having such a special teacher. As a former teacher, anything from one of my students has held nice memories forever.
Be sure and ask the principal and/or superintendent to add your letter to her personnel file.
2007-04-23 11:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A gift set from Bath and body works, a gift certificate to a book store.
2007-04-23 10:13:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small gift card/certificate to a local store or salon would be a nice gesture.
2007-04-23 10:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by sierra33ok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a gift certificate for a pedicure or a gift card to Starbucks? You can put either of them in a card that tells her how great she is.
2007-04-23 10:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by wjtipton33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a gift card for a nice local restaurant for her and her husband? It would give her a "night out".
2007-04-23 10:07:48 · answer #9 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well id look at some of her books and buy her a book that is simaler to the kinds that she likes and wrap it with a bow and also put a bag of cinnimon or a nice smelling coffe on top
2007-04-23 10:18:48 · answer #10 · answered by catluvr331 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋