1. MISSOURI PTA CONVENTION OCTOBER 2013

2. What is it and why? Teacher appreciation week is designed to thank your students teacher for their sacrifices and support for children throughout the year. The more personal you can make it the better.

3. TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK THE FIRST FULL WEEK IN MAY TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY IS THE TUESDAY THAT FALLS DURING THAT WEEK 2014-MAY 5 TH -9TH

4. PLANNING HOW MANY ARE WE PLANNING FOR? TEACHERS-CERTIFIED STAFF BUDGET WHAT IS IT? KEEP ALL RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND FOR RECORDS

5. PLANNING….. A DAY/ A WEEK FOOD CATERED EVENT MAIN COURSE VOLUNTEERS BRING SIDES/DESSERTS GIFTS MANUFACTURED CRAFTED

6. PLANNING…. THEMES PICNIC “TEACHINGS A PICNIC” MEXICAN ITALIAN CHINESE BBQ SOUP/SALAD POTATO BAR DESSERT BUFFET CANDY BAR BREAKFAST

7. PLANNING…. SURVEY TO GATHER INFORMATION/IDEAS DAILY GIFT FOR TEACHER FROM STUDENT

8. SURVEY NAME: ____________________________________________ GRADE: ___________ FAVORITE COLOR: ___________________________________________________________________ _ FAVORITE FLOWER: ___________________________________________________________________ FAVORITE DRINK: ___________________________________________________________________ __ FAVORITE SNACK: ___________________________________________________________________ __ MOST USED SCHOOL SUPPLY: ____________________________________________________________

9. PARTICIPATION LETTER Dear Parents and Students, In order to show appreciation for our teachers here at Anytown School, we have compiled a list of your classroom teacher’s favorites. We invite you to participate in our week of festivities. Monday-wear your teacher’s favorite color Tuesday-bring your teacher’s favorite flower Wednesday-bring your teacher’s favorite drink Thursday-bring your teacher’s favorite snack Friday-bring your teacher’s most used school supply Anytown PTA would like to thank you in advance for helping us show our appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices our teachers make. PTA will also be serving a luncheon in honor of our teachers/staff on Wednesday of teacher appreciation week. If you would like to contribute an item to that luncheon please email our teacher appreciation chairman Wendy Jackson -wendyj@mopta.org or call 314-444- 8839.-wendyj@mopta.org A sign up genius will be sent to facilitate the donations. Anytown PTA would like to thank you in advance for your support of Teacher Appreciation Week at Anytown School. Thanks again!!

10. GOOD TO KNOW INFO CHECK OUT THE WEB PINTEREST OTHER PTA S WEBSITES ASK YOUR FRIENDS WHO ATTEND OTHER SCHOOLS COORDINATE ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR DISTRICT

11. PINTEREST GIANT THANK YOU CANDY CARD Thanks for making me one smart cookie-box/bag of cookies Mounds of thanks for all you Dew Pop Pop Fizz Fizz Oh what a great teacher you is!! Thanks for quenching our students thirst for knowledge-bottled water/dry drink mix Sticky note coasters You’re the Star of our school-starburst We need Smore teachers/staff like you-bag of smores fixins Thanks for going the “Extra” mile to help our students succeed-Extra gum “Thanks for giving our students a hand”-hand lotion “Thanks a “latte”-g/card “Thanks for holding everything together”-fun paperclips “Just a note to say you’re special”-note pad “You really measure up”-ruler “Thanks for making the school year bright”-highlighters “You have been just “write” this year!”-pens/pencils “Our teachers “ROCK”-pop rock candy “You’re worth a mint”-mints “Our teachers are AW-esome“-A&W root beer “Here’s the scoop….our teachers are the best!”-ice cream sundae bar in workroom “Thanks for helping me grow”-plant Teachers can not live on apples alone they need “hugs and kisses too”!!

12. Wrap up…. Most important, have fun and let them know how much we appreciate them Wendy Jackson Immediate Past President Missouri PTA wendyj2045@yahoo.com