Miss Luke
I am a science teacher at an alternative school. One of my students, a girl I've taught for the past 4 years, is graduating next week; her last day of school is tomorrow. "N" has overcome significant challenges, and is only the 2nd person in her family to graduate from high school. Moreover, she has done so while maintaining honor-roll status throughout high school, WITHOUT getting pregnant, and WITHOUT having to repeat a year of school. Her behavior, furthermore, has improved dramatically this year. (You perhaps would have to work at my school to appreciate what formidable achievements these are.) Consequently, in addition to attending her graduation, I would like to get her something to show her how proud I am of her accomplishments -- but I am truly stumped. ANY ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
@Aden -- You HOPE I'm "not the kind of person I think you are??" Aden, I am the "kind of person" who cares very much about her students, thinks about them constantly, and tries to go the extra mile to support them when few other adults in their lives will. Why WOULDN'T you want me to be that kind of person?
Maybe it's hard for any of you to understand why a teacher would buy a present for a student -- but you don't know what some of my students have been through. 99% of our student bofy falls below the poverty line, and our graduation rate is about 55%. This girl DESERVES some recognition for her efforts.
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as a teacher, i think that you have to get her something slightly neutral just to not have it look badly to the wrong people. for example-if you got her jewelry it might be taken the wrong way. a picture frame with an inspirational quote around it is a meaningful gift and conveys what you want to say-that you are proud of her, and you want to continue to inspire her success in her future.
if she is continuing onto college, you may want to get her something fun as well-such as a white board for her dorm room with some cute magnets. those together would make a nice gift. and would not send the wrong message to anyone. but are meaningful and would show her that you care and are so very proud of her.
however, some school districts have rules against teachers accepting gifts from students, so there may be rules for vice versa-i would double check that giving such a gift would not break any rules and lead to any disciplinary action.
she, as well as many other children, are lucky to have such caring teachers in their lives. they need role models now more than ever. I am inspired that there are still people that care! teaching is a life-consuming job, often thankless, and lower-paying than it should be. we should be paying more tribute to those preparing our children for the future. i hope this helps!
as a teacher, i think that you have to get her something slightly neutral just to not have it look badly to the wrong people. for example-if you got her jewelry it might be taken the wrong way. a picture frame with an inspirational quote around it is a meaningful gift and conveys what you want to say-that you are proud of her, and you want to continue to inspire her success in her future.
if she is continuing onto college, you may want to get her something fun as well-such as a white board for her dorm room with some cute magnets. those together would make a nice gift. and would not send the wrong message to anyone. but are meaningful and would show her that you care and are so very proud of her.
however, some school districts have rules against teachers accepting gifts from students, so there may be rules for vice versa-i would double check that giving such a gift would not break any rules and lead to any disciplinary action.
she, as well as many other children, are lucky to have such caring teachers in their lives. they need role models now more than ever. I am inspired that there are still people that care! teaching is a life-consuming job, often thankless, and lower-paying than it should be. we should be paying more tribute to those preparing our children for the future. i hope this helps!
Best baby shower gifts for under $20?
honeybear
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You have alot ofoptions...go on the babies r'us website...Diapers,wipes,blankets,Johnsons bath set,hamper,diaper pail,burb cloths,grooming set,pacifiers,bottle drying rack,baby bath tub...all are $20 or less.You can add cheaper gifts together (like you can buy a pack of pacifiers,one set of receiving blankets and/or a small package of wipes ...that will equal to about $20).Hope I helped :-)
You have alot ofoptions...go on the babies r'us website...Diapers,wipes,blankets,Johnsons bath set,hamper,diaper pail,burb cloths,grooming set,pacifiers,bottle drying rack,baby bath tub...all are $20 or less.You can add cheaper gifts together (like you can buy a pack of pacifiers,one set of receiving blankets and/or a small package of wipes ...that will equal to about $20).Hope I helped :-)
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