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I usually get a class gift
By tammynj

in addition to individual gifts. I teach at a Catholic school in an affluent area. I think the parents realize you are underpaid and are generous at Christmas and at the end of the year. Some years I have gotten cash or
an Am Ex gift card from the class; this year I got a Coach bag.

As a parent, I don't mind chipping in with the other families to get the teacher a gift. Even as a single mom on a low salary, I could always come up with $10 to put towards a teacher gift. I was always really glad when the class parents organized this. This year, I didn't get any gifts for my son's teachers...

He is in middle school and has four main teachers, not including his French teacher and other specials teachers. Too much, esp. around the holidays when things are tight. I thought, though, that from now until June, I could pick up a gift card every few weeks, so I have them to give to my son's teachers at the end of the year. He is really enjoying his classes and loves his teachers; I want to show some appreciation, so I figure that a nice gift at the end of the year will have to suffice.

I also really, really like to get handwritten notes from the parents/kids. It means a lot to me to hear positive things from them. I wish I got more of those! (And I will make sure I take the time to write them for my son's teachers this year!)