Day 22: GRATITUESDAY

Day 22: GRATITUESDAY!

     Today is "GRATITUESDAY" - a weekly opportunity that I take to share things I am grateful for on Facebook, along with several friends!  I am a HUGE fan of having a Grateful Heart and SO appreciate the joy thanksgiving brings to me!!  With that in mind, we took time to honor and thank the Administrator at our Children's school today.  Ms. Lynn has been a HUGE support this year, particularly for our Son!  She has generously supported our family in being able to fully participate in events, and for that we are SO Grateful!!  

      

 
     We prepared a Thank You Bag including a Bottle of Water, a pack of LifeSavers, and a 100 Grand Chocolate Bar with a note that reads, "Ms. Lynn ~ We have been SO "Refreshed" by your Generous Support this year!!  You are a "LifeSaver"!  We think you're worth "$100 Grand"!  May you always be Blessed for ALL you do!!"
     I was SO inspired by our Teacher Appreciation Bags that the "corniness" hasn't worn off yet!!  We encourage you to take time each week to consider ALL that you are Grateful for and Proclaim It!!

Day Eight: Teacher Appreciation

Day Eight: Teacher Appreciation

     This week, we have the wonderful opportunity to express Gratitude for the faithful men and women who have taught our children this year.  I am in SUCH gratitude for the creativity, heart and dedication of the individuals who have supported us in having an Amazing Year!!  Fortunately, this is another area that is Abundant with Online Suggestions!  We chose to make Thank You Bags for our Teachers, and to fill them with snacks and words of encouragement.

Completed Thank You Bag

     First, we prepared a Brown Paper Lunch Bag with some Easter Grass on the bottom, and a Thank You Card on the Front.  Next, we began preparing our Ingredients with their individual cards...we choose to include the following:

• A Red Apple - A+ Teacher
• 1 Packet of Microwave Popcorn - You Are a "POP"ular Teacher!
• A 100 Grand Candy Bar - We Think You're Worth $100 Grand!!
• A Water Bottle with Juice Packet - Thank You for "Quenching" our "Thirst" for Knowledge

A+ Teacher

You Are A "POP"ULAR Teacher!!

Microwave Popcorn Packet

We Think You're Worth $100 Grand!

Thank You for "Quenching" our "Thirst" for Knowledge!

     To make the Water Bottle Tag, I cut a strip of Construction Paper.  Folded the top third back, and the the bottom third up to form a pocket.  I then cut a circle out of coordinating paper and glued it to the top third.  I then traced a circle big enough to go around the bottle cap and cut out.  

Water Bottle Tag

 Finally, we loaded Everything into our prepared Thank You Bag, folded down the top, and taped it!

     We have been very blessed this year with Teachers who have a heart to serve!  We have enjoyed the classroom environment of our Performing Arts Charter School, and SO appreciate their desire to Inspire, Encourage and Bless our kids!!  It is my pleasure to Honor them this week as we PARK at School!!

"Heart of Teacher"