Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!

This post was created on 05/05/2026.

May 4-8th is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!

We are asking students to participate in the following ways:

Monday: Handwritten Appreciation Letters

Why they appreciate their teacher. (Authentic words matter more than store‑bought gifts).

Tuesday: Compliment or “Why You’re the Best” Sticky Notes

Each student writes one positive sentence about their teacher on a sticky note and places in on their desk. (the desk is then full of joy)

Wednesday: Kindness Challenge in the Teacher’s Honor 

Students agree to perform acts of kindness all day to “celebrate our teacher by being our best selves.”

Thursday: Classroom Memory Book  

Students contribute one favorite class moment on a piece of paper and the teacher can place them into a book.

Friday: Bookmark 

Students create a small bookmark, quote card, or mini art piece with an encouraging message to the teacher that they can keep to remember your child.

Thank you to ALL of our DPES Staff for all that you do! YOU'RE APPRECIATED!