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=Thank You Ideas - Ten Ways to Say Thank You=

These two simple words are two of the most important words I know. If you find yourself (like me) failing to say them or do something that means them, then maybe this little list will help you. I came up with this list so I might look at it now and again hoping that I will not fail to let other teachers (students and parents, as well) know that they are truly appreciated. toc

Say it..
Nothing can be better than hearing it - face to face, in a crowd, or wherever you get the chance.

Hand Written Note
Do you have school stationary? If not, any nice note or card will do just fine. Write a personal, genuine note.

Gift or Token
Find something with extra special meaning for that person

Publicize
Put their name and deed in a prominent place - bulletin board, marquee, newspaper, newsletter, sign

Special Place of Honor
Could they have a special parking place, seat at lunch, the "Seat of Glory" at faculty meetings???

Duty Free
What a wonderful world it would be with no morning duty, no bus duty, or no lunchroom duty - if only for a day or a week. Now that says thanks in a big way!

Food
This is a winner every time. How about some great snacks? Breakfast? Gift card for the family? Maybe someone connected to the school would donate this gift.

Do Something They Care About
If they coach or sponsor something, help them out. Keep the gate, work the club activity, etc. Donate a book to the library in their honor.

Party, Poem, Petition
Throw a party for them. Write a poem about them (or have a student do this and come to faculty meeting to read it). Have students sign a petition that this person should be declared the coolest person in the world.

Have a "Roast"
Take a page from Dean Martin's playbook and host a roast. Go to a restaurant and have a fun time. Maybe you can "roast" several at once, but make sure funny stories are told and lots of family and friends are present!

Thank you idea Links

 * [|Candy Ideas]- Great teacher blog with some specific suggestions.
 * [|Great List] - This article is by a teacher for //Family Fun// magazine