It is a common phrase that is takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village of adults to keep a school district going. I am in a small district, but years ago a mentor teacher gave me some good advice. " Look around you and realize all the people it takes to make that school a special place. It is not just the teachers and the principal." I walked in the shoes of the custodians during summers in college when I was on the summer crew to help clean the buildings. I have been vigilant about watching chewed gum under tables/desks and garbage on the floor since I first began teaching. The transportation director and bus drivers work close to my room presently so I understand the difficulty of their job with the weather conditions, children getting on the wrong bus, or an overactive child riding home after school. I have always tried to recognize the worth with all the staff in buildings where I have worked whether it is a first year teacher, a clerk, or a paraeducator. It does take a village.Today I learned our custodian likes cookies and I know he loves coffee. It was a simple gesture to bake chocolate chip cookies tonight. JEJ got some warm cookies and milk, I can give a small gift of gratitude to a very hard working guy tomorrow and... okay.... I did manage to have a few cookies also. Like I always say when I bake for people," I have to sample them to make sure they are fit to give away!!"
It is a simple thank you to one person for keeping our village running smoothly.
What a great idea, and I have thought with my new job at KMS of looking at ways of letting those I work with, how much they are appreciated. If you have any other great ideas along these lines, let me know.
ReplyDeletefabulous!
ReplyDeleteI once sent 10 dozen Krispie Kremes to the faculty lounge anonymously. They were thrilled and fascinated.
fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI once sent 10 dozen Krispie Kremes to the faculty lounge anonymously. They were thrilled and fascinated.
You have learned the secret! Did you ever have a custodian named Rose? A precious gem --- just curious.
ReplyDelete:) LaTeaDah
Such a thoughtful thing to do and like any place such as this it takes us all to make it work.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you posted the truth of the obvious that is so often overlooked.
ReplyDeleteAh, you're a kind soul. It just isn't that hard to show a little appreciation, is it? We all need to remember that.
ReplyDeletegood advice for all of us.
ReplyDeleteI would like to taste test that cookie, tho, just to make sure it doesn't have too much salt.
Great idea for any group of co-workers! Now, just making time to bless someone. . .
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