Staff Appreciation Week
Date: April 8 to April 12, 2019
Staff appreciation week is just around the corner - April 8-12, 2019. 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 AppreciationWeek" 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!
PTO Activities
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 4/8: 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 4/9: 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. Please use the following link to volunteer. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a48a5ae2fa2fc1-bishop
- Wednesday 4/10: Therapeutic Chair Massages: A mid-week relaxation treat!
- Thursday 4/11: Cupcakes: The PTO will provide cupcakes for a sweet after-lunch treat.
- Friday 4/12: 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. Time slots are available on the following SignUp Genius Link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a48a5ae2fa2fc1-bishop
Chairperson: Laura Tikonoff
With that in mind, we need to start planning!
PTO Activities
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 4/8: 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 4/9: 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. Please use the following link to volunteer. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a48a5ae2fa2fc1-bishop
- Wednesday 4/10: Therapeutic Chair Massages: A mid-week relaxation treat!
- Thursday 4/11: Cupcakes: The PTO will provide cupcakes for a sweet after-lunch treat.
- Friday 4/12: 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. Time slots are available on the following SignUp Genius Link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a48a5ae2fa2fc1-bishop
Chairperson: Laura Tikonoff