BROOKDALE STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
In Our Appreciation Era
Brookdale School is celebrating Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10. Join us in saying a BIG THANK YOU to our amazing staff!! These ways of celebrating are completely optional; please feel free to participate in any way on any day:
MONDAY
- “Begin Again:” Let’s kick off the school week with a fresh start! Parents, please consider donating coffee and breakfast treats (maybe Taylor’s favorite – cinnamon rolls) Sign up here.
- “You Belong With Me:” Students thank your teacher with a gift of gratitude (Suggestion: Refer to your teacher’s Favorite Things list on the PTA website).
TUESDAY
- “Look What you Made Me Learn:” Tell staff they are appreciated. (Suggestion: Parents and/or students, write a note or card about why you think they are so awesome. No time to handwrite a note? Send them an email!).
- Gift of Time for our Staff: The PTA will host a Game Show Assembly to entertain the kids. Parents, please consider volunteering to be a monitor during the assembly to give the teachers a break. Sign up here.
WEDNESDAY
- “Our Teachers Never Go Out of Style:” Students wear their favorite color and show them how much you value your teacher! (Refer to the PTA website – Teacher Favorite Things List).
- “Shake it Off” – Lunch is served! Jason’s Deli will cater a pasta bar, and sandwich/salad platters to celebrate our staff! Parents consider sponsoring a staff member’s lunch ($12 suggested amount or any donation is appreciated) to help the PTA feed our staff! Donate here.
- Staff are invited to wear their favorite singer/band t-shirt or dress like their favorite rock star.
THURSDAY
- “A Lot Going On At the Moment” – Give Them a Snack Break: Teachers and staff, enjoy sweet savory snacks in the lounge. Parents, please consider donating snacks! Sign up here.
- “Blank Space” – Get Creative and Express Yourself: Students let your creativity soar by creating something special for your favorite staff member(s)! (Drawings, paintings, friendship bracelets, handmade cards, etc.)
FRIDAY
- “In Our Rose Era” – Buy a Rose for the Staff Bouquets! Order a Rose to show your appreciation! Roses can be purchased for any Brookdale staff member for $1.50 each. All orders must be received by Monday, April 29 in MemberHub. This is a pre-order from a florist. Buy Your Roses Here.
- Parents, we need help delivering all the rose bouquets to staff on Friday, May 10th from 9 – 10:30 AM. Any amount of time is appreciated, teachers (and your kids) love seeing parents at this event! Sign up here.