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Student Appreciation Week
For the last four-ish years, HMS has hosted a Student Appreciation Week to celebrate our students. It’s typically a spirit week that...
May 1, 20241 min read
Appreciate the Invisible Helpers
The Hartland Huskies in New Brunswick take the time to thank their educational assistants. This simple acknowledgement makes everyone...
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Thank the Boss at Home
Staff members who contribute a lot to activities and coaching at your school must also spend a lot of time away from home. Send a short...
Dec 15, 20231 min read
C.O.W. – Citizen of the Week
Waterloo Oxford in Baden, Ontario, is proud of their rural roots. They recognize their Citizen(s) of the Week by letting the recipients...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
Introduce Your Staff
Students should know something about your staff beyond their contributions in the classroom. A simple poster with great graphics from...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
Inktober
Take the opportunity to celebrate the arts in your school with Inktober. Lord Beaverbrook High in Calgary used this to feature the fine...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
GOAT folder of pictures
Everyone has a full folder of pictures that they have taken on their phone, but rarely do you take a moment to look back at them. Take...
Mar 14, 20221 min read
We love you because . . .
Staff appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive to make a significant impression. St. Patrick High in Quebec drew red hearts, that...
Oct 23, 20211 min read
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...
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Thoughtful Thursdays
Every Thursday is Thoughtful Thursday in my classroom. During the week, students are encouraged to notice the thoughtful things their...
Sep 17, 20211 min read
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...
Jun 27, 20211 min read
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,...
Feb 13, 20211 min read
Staffulty Awards
Each month when the staff meeting agenda is sent out, Clayton Heights Secondary also sends out a Microsoft form called the Staffulty...
Feb 12, 20211 min read
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...
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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...
Dec 29, 20201 min read
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...
Dec 29, 20201 min read
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...
Dec 2, 20201 min read
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...
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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