Staff Appreciation Week
April 13, 2020 through April 17, 2020
Staff appreciation week is just around the corner--April 13 though 19, 2020. We use this week to express our thanks and gratitude to the Bishop teachers and staff for all that they do for our children. We refer to this week as "Staff Appreciation Week" and not "Teacher Appreciation Week" to honor all the staff throughout Bishop that support our children's learning and social development.
With that in mind, we need to start planning!
The PTO is planning activities for each day of the week. We have found that many past activities are beloved and anticipated by staff, students and families, so we plan to carry on those traditions again this year. We need your assistance in spreading the word about these events, as well as recruiting volunteers to provide breakfast items, assisting with breakfast set up and covering classrooms so that teachers and staff can enjoy an extended lunch. This year's activities and schedule include:
Appreciation postcards
Two postcards with instructions will go home in backpack mail the week of March 25. Please use these postcards to write or draw messages of appreciation to teachers, assistants and other staff. Students may return the postcards the week of April 8 to a collection box in the main office, or personally deliver the cards to the staff member. The PTO will distribute cards left in the collection box. Extra postcards will be available in the main office during staff appreciation week.
Daily Raffle
A daily drawing! The children really get excited cheering for their teacher.
Monday 4/13 – Chalk Messages
Please use the weekend days to write chalk messages of appreciation to teachers and staff on the sidewalks and walkways around the school that will be there to greet them on Monday morning. Buckets of chalk will be placed around the building.
Tuesday 4/14 –Breakfast Buffet
Bagels, baked goods, fruit and juice provided by parent volunteers. In addition to food donations, the PTO needs volunteers to help set-up the breakfast. Signup for volunteers available soon!
Wednesday 4/15 – Therapeutic Chair Massages
A mid-week relaxation treat!
Thursday 4/16 – Cupcakes
The PTO will provide cupcakes for a sweet after-lunch treat.
Friday 4/17 – Extended Catered Lunch
The PTO will provide a yummy lunch. Staff have told us in the past that they enjoy the extra time for food and conversation. In order to make this possible, we need parent volunteers to cover classrooms for 20-25 minutes. Please help us get volunteers for your classroom. One is good, two is easier and more fun. Volunteer sign up links available soon!
Chairperson: Laura Tikonoff
Staff appreciation week is just around the corner--April 13 though 19, 2020. We use this week to express our thanks and gratitude to the Bishop teachers and staff for all that they do for our children. We refer to this week as "Staff Appreciation Week" and not "Teacher Appreciation Week" to honor all the staff throughout Bishop that support our children's learning and social development.
With that in mind, we need to start planning!
The PTO is planning activities for each day of the week. We have found that many past activities are beloved and anticipated by staff, students and families, so we plan to carry on those traditions again this year. We need your assistance in spreading the word about these events, as well as recruiting volunteers to provide breakfast items, assisting with breakfast set up and covering classrooms so that teachers and staff can enjoy an extended lunch. This year's activities and schedule include:
Appreciation postcards
Two postcards with instructions will go home in backpack mail the week of March 25. Please use these postcards to write or draw messages of appreciation to teachers, assistants and other staff. Students may return the postcards the week of April 8 to a collection box in the main office, or personally deliver the cards to the staff member. The PTO will distribute cards left in the collection box. Extra postcards will be available in the main office during staff appreciation week.
Daily Raffle
A daily drawing! The children really get excited cheering for their teacher.
Monday 4/13 – Chalk Messages
Please use the weekend days to write chalk messages of appreciation to teachers and staff on the sidewalks and walkways around the school that will be there to greet them on Monday morning. Buckets of chalk will be placed around the building.
Tuesday 4/14 –Breakfast Buffet
Bagels, baked goods, fruit and juice provided by parent volunteers. In addition to food donations, the PTO needs volunteers to help set-up the breakfast. Signup for volunteers available soon!
Wednesday 4/15 – Therapeutic Chair Massages
A mid-week relaxation treat!
Thursday 4/16 – Cupcakes
The PTO will provide cupcakes for a sweet after-lunch treat.
Friday 4/17 – Extended Catered Lunch
The PTO will provide a yummy lunch. Staff have told us in the past that they enjoy the extra time for food and conversation. In order to make this possible, we need parent volunteers to cover classrooms for 20-25 minutes. Please help us get volunteers for your classroom. One is good, two is easier and more fun. Volunteer sign up links available soon!
Chairperson: Laura Tikonoff