back to school

[parsfulton]

The Parent Board at the Middle school my dgt attends greets the teachers back to school by putting a small item in their mailbox with an encouraging message. In the past, we have done things like microwave popcorn, mints, etc. The budget is limited and there are probably about 60 staff who receive the gift. Anyone have any new fun ideas?!! Usually I stamp a little topper or gift enclosure....

[KimberlyinMN]

I just was browsing at the Pebbles in My Pocket website and saw this gift idea:
http://www.pebblesinmypocket.com/gal...%20Joy&author=

Instead of "May your holiday be filled with joy"... How about "May your school year be filled with joy"...? Or, on a funny note since they are Almond Joy candy bars, "Nuts, it's time for another school year!" Although I suppose that is sort of a negative comment. ;) I AM seriously thinking of making up one of these for my best friend who is a teacher. (Using the "Nuts" theme.) But I know she had a good sense of humor and will take it right.

Kimberly

[Paige]

Cute idea Kimberly! I'm a teacher myself, so may make the "nuts" version for my colleagues!
TFS!

[Marthar]

I'm a teacher, too, and not looking forward to 2 weeks of meetings beginning Aug. 13. The "nuts" would really make me smile and I'd keep it in a place where I could see it often all year!

[parsfulton]

I love the nuts theme, even though, it isnt the most positive, you know it is what we are all thinking!!--parents, teachers, students

[Marshaspeck50]

Hi

Along the candy idea - payday - you invest yourselves into the lives of children. One day you will see the reward.

Chuckles -

It would be a little more money but if you buy off-brand post it notes. Stamp a matchbook cover. What teacher couldn't use post-it notes.

[paperhead]

You can do a candy bar wrapper template (I use www.jersgirls.com site) and stamp it "here's to a sweet start for the school year."

I did that for the end of year "sweet summer."

[parsfulton]

those are great ideas....

[Judyw]

Last year I made 2 4 6 boxes for teachers. They are somewhere on SCS, Techniques or resources... They were black cardstock with little trick or treat characters stamped in white and the top was folded with a ribbon and a small tag. You can put any small candies inside. People loved them.