Teacher Appreciation Week!

A good teacher leaves a stamp on a life. I remember my teachers- some were super lame and picked the wrong profession- others were AWESOME! And I luv em!
Our Elementary school is stocked full of fab teachers. It's interesting being in a state that places a high value on education- that results in significantly higher pay for public school teachers,which then results in the ability to be picky on who gets hired,which then results in some super qualified, awesome teachers.
In September, me and 2 other Moms, volunteered to take on the task of teacher appreciation week. It was a beautiful, snow ball effect of ideas and efforts coming together in a fabulous outcome this last week. (And just a hint of drama) And an insane amount of work. I think the process of delegation is pure genius when it works. And it did for this. Our parents were outstanding in helping us carry out our plans and contribute things needed. We are a really small school and funds are close to non-existence for PTA functions- but that didn't damper things at all.
In addition to parents, we had the most amazing outpouring of generosity from the community for teacher "gifts"

Haircuts, oil changes, massages, auto detailing, gift packs, gift cards, jewelry, certificates, freebies galore, even a $200 amazon gift card! Seriously amazing. And I will admit- calling up businesses and asking for free stuff is pretty awesome. Its like a shoppers dream. :)

We placed this in the office and asked the kids to write letters to all of the staff- teachers, custodians, secretaries, everyone. The outcome was really phenomenal. 

we had to empty the box a few times because it was SO full. Such a wonderful keepsake for the faculty. 

Day One!!!

Muffin to do but appreciate you! 

Cute wrapped muffins. 

Juice..

Highlighters for everyone!

We are so "punny" :) 

Day TWO!

"Picked" fruits and veggies...

Water Bottles with 

"Thanks for all you do by Quenching our kids THRIST for knowledge"

Post- its for everyone :)

Day THREE!

Ice Cream Bar

Packs of pencils that say

"This pencil is #2 because your NUMBER ONE! :)

And the principal bought the staff lunch

Day FOUR! 

Dips- we had SO much food! It was pretty amazing. 

Daily gift- Pizza slicers! Donated from Kern River (Where Dev works)

Day FIVE!

The PTA provided Mexican platters from Don Pedros. 

Dessert was cookies and a packs of cookies to take for later. The daily take home gift was hand sanitizer (donated by Aanerud appraisal services) with a cute note that says

'Hands down, Clark teachers are the best!"

We did raffle drawings everyday. Every single staff member got a prize! How awesome! And every prize was pretty awesome. However, Friday was our grand prize drawing! This is Mrs. Stratton and the son of the  donating business (Aanerud Appraisal) She won $200 for Amazon!! WooHoo!!!

My living room figuring out corporate donations...

ALL the doors were decorated. I just took a picture of mine. oops. Ill try and sneak back in and get pics of the rest. They were so well done by parents. 

It was a great week! 

But i am so glad its over :)