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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...
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Appreciate the Invisible Helpers
The Hartland Huskies in New Brunswick take the time to thank their educational assistants. This simple acknowledgement makes everyone...
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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...
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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...
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Introduce Your Staff
Students should know something about your staff beyond their contributions in the classroom. A simple poster with great graphics from...
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Inktober
Take the opportunity to celebrate the arts in your school with Inktober. Lord Beaverbrook High in Calgary used this to feature the fine...
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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...
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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...
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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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