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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...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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...
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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...
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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...
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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...
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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...
Aug 31, 20201 min read
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...
Aug 30, 20201 min read
Admin Breakfast
The senior administration in a modern secondary school is usually so busy dealing with the negative issues and paperwork that confront...
Aug 24, 20201 min read
Honourable Recognition
Notre Dame College School in Welland takes a lot of pride in recognizing their academic stars. This display is found right in the front...
Aug 24, 20201 min read
Highlight your Athletes
Hunting Hills High in Red Deer takes pictures of their star athletes and then prints the portrait to vinyl. The portraits are then posted...
Aug 24, 20201 min read
Teacher Appreciation with Food and Drink
There is nothing wrong with a little sugar high to say, “Hi and thank you!” to staff. Use one of the following food puns to give your...
Aug 21, 20201 min read
Duck Pond of Appreciation
A unique way to thank a group of staff members for their help after an event is to take the “Duck Pond of Appreciation” around to their...
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Survival Kit
Student leaders and advisors for clubs and activities need to be reminded that they are important and valued members of your school....
Aug 20, 20202 min read
Bus Driver Honey Buns
Your bus drivers are support staff who are often only appreciated on snow days. Recognize the job they do at the beginning of the year,...
Aug 20, 20201 min read
The Victory Lap
The “Victory Lap” is a new way for our school to recognize the achievements of fellow students at regional competitions and other events...
Aug 19, 20201 min read
Rose of Recognition
Our staff receive this note 3 weeks prior to Valentine’s Day: On Wednesday, February 14, the Student Council will be distributing roses...
Aug 19, 20201 min read
Frame of Fame
What’s easy, costs nothing, and makes people feel great? Acknowledgement! Here’s a way we can spread acknowledgement within the school...
Aug 19, 20201 min read
Coffee IQ
Giving a Tims or Starbucks card as a Thank You to secretaries or school staff is a good idea. It is also a good idea to purchase coffees...
Aug 19, 20201 min read
Positive Note to Parents
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Aug 19, 20201 min read
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