Tell Us About A Great Educator You Know During Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Week.

The first full week in May has been designated as such since 1984.

That's when the National PTA began a designation to show gratitude to teachers, according to its website.

Thank A Teacher Contests

This year, the organiztoin is holding a contest for parents who deliver thank-you letters to teachers May 6-10. Visit the PTA Web site for more information about Thank a Teacher contest rules and deadlines. The contest is open only to parents in schools with an active PTA, within states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards. States that have not adopted are Alaska, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia, according to the PTA Web site. Deadline is May 13.

You can also enter a teacher in Promethean’s Thank A Teacher Contest. Grand prize winners will be awarded a trip to the International Society for Technology in Education Conference in San Antonio, TX, June 23-26.  To enter, visit: http://www.facebook.com/ThankATeacher.

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Say Thanks Right Here!

Post your shout-out to teachers in the comment box below. Share with Patch readers your thoughts about a special teacher, past and present, and why they their work and commitment is memorable.

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Creative Teacher Gift Ideas

As noted on the National PTA Web site, Teacher Appreciation Week is "a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children." 

If you want to find a creative way to thank a teacher, check out this Pinterest board for some creative crafts and gift ideas.

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Is your school, or PTA organization, holding or hosting a local teacher-appreciation event or initiative? Let us know in the comment section below.
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