My son never brings flyers announcing these things home and I always get caught by surprise. So two weeks ago, I made bottle cap magnets using Japanese washi paper, real starfish, and resin, and planned to put it in a handmade card with the "Starfish Story" in it, plus a mug and wrapped tea bag.
They sent a flyer home last week with themes for gifts on each day of the week. Now, don't get me wrong, teaching is an important job... but my son goes to a rather pricey private school that I couldn't afford if not for financial aid and two jobs. I am pretty sure these teachers get compensated fairly well and I know all of the classrooms are very well equipped. It bothers me that the school not only requests three different gifts for all teachers, assistants, and special aides (in my son's case, this means 8 items per day for a total of 24 "tokens of appreciation"), but that each day has a specific theme - none of which includes classroom supplies or other practical items. I think we will pick one or two days to participate and leave it at that.
So here are the questions:
Teachers, what kind of appreciation gifts are actually appreciated?
Parents, how much time, money, and/or effort do you think is appropriate?
And am I crazy/cheap/ungrateful for not wanting to participate in the PTA's themed program?
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