Woodside School District

Teacher Appreciation Events

2021-22 School Year
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WESD Staff Lunch catered by Robert's — Thursday, September 9

To show our appreciation for our phenomenal staff and teachers, and staff, the 8th grade class will sponsor our next Teacher Luncheon (catered by Roberts) next Thursday, Sept. 9th. 8th grade families are welcome to contribute HERE. Thank you!

WESD Staff Lunch at Buck's — Thursday, August 19
The PTA, with the help of several generous WES families, will be hosting a back-to-school lunch for all staff and teachers. The lunch will take place this Thursday from 12:45-2:00pm, catered by Buck's. We are so thankful for all of their hard work, and look forward to another wonderful year together!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 2021
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FOR ON-CAMPUS TEACHERS (see suggestions for Virtual Learning Teachers below)

Monday, May 3rd through Friday, May 7th

We want to let our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate them so we have a full week of events planned for them. For students and parents, please plan to bring in flowers, cards, and/or pre-packaged treats (see specifics below) for them on Wed., May 5th. Don't forget the specialists and our new long-term subs!

Tuesday- Friday: Complimentary staff coffees/teas at The Village Hub
- Sponsored by Woodside School Parents — sign-up HERE.
Wednesday, May 5: Gift Drop-Off Day
- Drop Off Locations:
  - (1) Classroom: If a student has a gift for their teacher and/or para in the class, they are to bring it directly to the classroom.
  - (2) Table in Woodside Public Library Parking Lot: If a student or parent has a gift or flowers to give to any staff member who does not have a classroom or individual office, parents are to drive across the street to the Woodside Public Library and drop off the gift at the PTA table. Vaccinated volunteers will be stationed at the table at the library steps to receive the gifts (parents do NOT need to get out of the car - it is a drive-thru operation)
- Gift Item Guidelines:
  - Students and parents can drop off flowers, pre-packaged treats (anything store-bought and individually wrapped, please no home-baked goods), and/or gifts.
  - Any Day of The Week — Virtual gifts for Staff
    - eCards (Paperless Post, Punchbowl)
    - Scholastic eGift Card (can be used to purchase books for classroom and school library)
    - eGift Cards (ShopWithScrip [enrollment code: 61EFD7A21L2L8], Amazon, Starbucks, etc)

Friday, May 7: Staff Appreciation Lunch at Buck's
- Sponsored by Woodside Parents from grades Kinder - 2nd grade
- Donation Link HERE

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FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING TEACHERS

Hi Virtual Learning Families!

This week is Teacher's Appreciation Week, and we would love to shower Ms. Naylor and Ms. Lighty with some love, as we are doing for our in-person teachers. We have some suggestions below. Participation is totally optional. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Monday: E-gift card — Virtual gifts
- - eCards (Paperless Post, Punchbowl)
  - Scholastic eGift Card (can be used to purchase books for classroom and school library)
  - eGift Cards (ShopWithScrip [enrollment code: 61EFD7A21L2L8], Amazon, Starbucks, etc)
Tuesday: Have your child record a VidHug, which will be delivered to them on Thursday: Ms. Naylor or Ms. Lighty. On this day, the PTA will also send them Starbucks gift cards.
Wednesday: Flower delivery. If any parents would like to pool money to send the teachers flowers, we can help you with managing delivery to their home.
Thursday: VidHugs delivered to teachers
Friday: PTA will deliver lunches to teachers via DoorDash. Sponsored by the Kinder - 2nd grade classes for this week's Buck's teacher lunch.

Please let Melody know if you have any questions! We are so thankful for this wonderful community, and for such dedicated teachers.

Thank you!
Woodside Elementary School PTA

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