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Staff appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive to make a significant impression. St. Patrick High in Quebec drew red hearts, that...
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My Jersey – Your Impact
Emerald High School now has a new game-day tradition called “My Jersey. Your Impact.” For each home game, senior football players select...
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Thoughtful Thursdays
Every Thursday is Thoughtful Thursday in my classroom. During the week, students are encouraged to notice the thoughtful things their...
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Social Media Welcome to New Staff
Crescent Heights High in Medicine Hat uses their social media to welcome new staff to the school. It is a great way to let people know...
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Wall of Pride
Using paper bricks, Fraser High School built a wall of pride in their front foyer that recognized the outstanding efforts of clubs,...
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Staffulty Awards
Each month when the staff meeting agenda is sent out, Clayton Heights Secondary also sends out a Microsoft form called the Staffulty...
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Class of the Day
Just prior to a major marking period or at the end of first or second semester, teachers are invited to nominate a class for their hard...
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Second Semester Welcome
New Student Breakfast: Most schools attempt to recognize new students at the beginning of the school year, but with semesters there is...
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Skittles for Scholars
Great Oak High School recognizes their scholar athletes with a certificate and Skittles. The bag of candy may sound a bit juvenile, but...
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The Zoomies
Scott Thompson from Bow Valley High had some fun and frustration with the virtual world of education and handed out some awards for...
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Kiss a Grad Goodbye
In May of each school year, Kennebecasis Valley High Renaissance sells “Kiss a Grad Goodbye’s” to students and staff. A “Kiss a Grad...
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Thank You Thursdays
Have a schedule that organizes a different school team or club to host a “Thank You Thursday” snack table in the main office or teacher’s...
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Highlight Leaders from Your School
Brent Dickson, from Centennial in Calgary, uses candid shots of his student leaders to highlight quotes and character traits. Put these...
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Custodian Appreciation
Student leaders create a lot of activities which put stress on a building and its caretakers. Take the time to thank the custodians by...
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Donut be Absent
Recognize the students who have perfect attendance with a bit of donut therapy. Each month, have a “Donut be Absent” moment for those who...
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Tireless Teacher of the Month
There are staff members who should be recognized for their tireless efforts at your school – so recognize them with a tire award painted...
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Cookie of the Day
Nothing is better than winning a chocolate chip cookie to start your day. At EDSS, all of the names of the students, staff and support...
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Healthy Thank You to Staff
Although it is well-intentioned, the healthy schools initiative is hard on those easy chocolate and candy thank you’s that you can put in...
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Just Write Treat
Fun new staff appreciation idea. Stack a bunch of Hershey kisses and make them into a pencil. Thx to Ms. Lowey’s leadership class for...
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Admin Breakfast
The senior administration in a modern secondary school is usually so busy dealing with the negative issues and paperwork that confront...