Teacher Gifts

I've had a few people ask about Christmas gifts for teachers. For me, at least, it's always been a little confusing because there are so many great people who interact with my kids on an average school day. Sure, they have primary teachers, but you don't want to discount the other teachers who take over in the afternoons...but that's like five people and now I'm overwhelmed and broke and blah blah blah I give up. 

So this year, I turned to Katie for an affordable but meaningful suggestion, and here's what she came up with for the parents who might be considering giving a gift to a teacher this year (keep in mind this is totally optional, and just meant as a helpful tip) - 

After school on Dec 20th - the last day of school before the Winter Break - the teachers are going to be having a staff party. If parents would like, they can contribute something for the party: chocolates, a bottle of wine, a cheese tray, a second bottle of wine, etc. That way, your one contribution could be shared and enjoyed by many teachers. You can bring anything you'd like to contribute to the school on the 20th. Also, teachers always appreciate a nice note from their students, so encourage your little ones to draw/write/paint a card for their favorite teachers. 

Of course, you can also do whatever else strikes your fancy, or nothing at all. In case it's helpful to anyone, here's a current list of the teachers:

POLLEN

Michelle

Whitney

Judy
Courtney

Emel

Reggie

SEEDS

Cassidy

Kari
Ashley

Yael

Riley

Faith

SPROUTS

Teacher: Anna

Helper: Mariah

Teacher: Jenn

Helper: Madison

SUNFLOWERS

Teacher: Sam

Teacher: Indima

Katie, Hanna, Jena, Kaci, Lillian

Teacher: Reina

Ione, Julie, Jena, Kaci, Zarha, Lillian

ELEMENTARY

Alison

Cheryl

Kacie

Lillian

Manda

Feel free to use the comments section below if you want to get together with other people on a larger item, or you want to be sure no one else is bringing an armadillo-shaped red velvet cake... it's always so awkward when there are two of those. 

-Brooke