Just T
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Post by Just T on Jul 30, 2014 13:51:20 GMT
I thought I could get some help from all you teachers out there. A friend of mine is starting her first-ever teaching job next week, and I'd like to put together a little gift basket for her. She is going to be teaching high school English if that matters. Thanks! |
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Post by meridon on Jul 30, 2014 13:59:25 GMT
Expo markers, post its, pens & pencils, etc. Basic office supply stuff...or a gift card to Walmart,Staples, etc. and something more personal. A roll of quarters for the vending machine would be nice...does she drink coffee or tea? Supplies for those would be good also. Or maybe something like a manicure or spa gift certificate for when she's a few weeks in and needs to get rid of some stress.
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Post by Merge on Jul 30, 2014 14:00:51 GMT
Ask her if she's limited on how much paper she can use. She might need copy paper.  |
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Post by meridon on Jul 30, 2014 14:05:17 GMT
Yeah, I was going to mention that....  |
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Post by TankTop on Jul 30, 2014 14:09:51 GMT
Ask her if she's limited on how much paper she can use. She might need copy paper. Bingo! Lol! |
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Post by TankTop on Jul 30, 2014 14:10:42 GMT
She will need to build a multi-level classroom library. How about a gift card to Half Priced Books?
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 30, 2014 14:12:05 GMT
I suppose it would be in poor taste to include a bottle of tequilla or valium?  |
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Post by kate on Jul 30, 2014 14:12:27 GMT
Starbucks/Dunkin' Donuts gift card
Expo markers (if she will have a whiteboard in her room)
A memo pad with "From the Desk of Ms. _______" printed on the pages
Colored ball-point pens for correcting papers (some teachers use red; others use green or anything-but-red)
A pretty lanyard (maybe beaded, if you do such things?) for her ID
A durable cup with a lid for coffee or water, whichever she usually keeps at hand
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jul 30, 2014 14:18:30 GMT
Maybe a nice thermal cup she can keep at school for hot drinks. That's really nice thing for you to do for your friend. Good luck to her.
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Post by Merge on Jul 30, 2014 14:31:49 GMT
I suppose it would be in poor taste to include a bottle of tequilla or valium? I was gonna say wine ... If she's well-supplied at school, a TpT gift card might be nice. Especially as a first year teacher, you're always looking for lesson ideas. |
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Post by jenn on Jul 30, 2014 14:44:34 GMT
A good stapler...one that's durable, staples easily, and can open for wall stapling. Local teaching store gift card. Pretty file folders. Wine. Plant for the desk. Books. Stickers Post its |
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Post by sacteach on Jul 30, 2014 14:50:07 GMT
-iPoint pencil sharpener and a pack of Dixon Ticonderoga pencils - the set will cost about $30+ depending on how many pencils you buy but in 18 years of teaching, I've never found a better combo -bright copy paper - it's expensive, so it's a luxury for me. I like to print project info and important information on bright paper -white copy paper - never have enough -post-its in different sizes, flags, note pads -I love the idea of a TpT gift card -apple-theme mug -just kidding |
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Post by Princess Amy on Jul 30, 2014 14:56:00 GMT
ibuprofen and chocolate for her desk drawer. seriously.
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Just T
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Post by Just T on Jul 30, 2014 15:06:41 GMT
Wow! Thanks for the ideas! I knew I could count on you all! 
So many ideas, I don't know where to begin now. LOL I was not planning any apple items. I was definitely planning to include a bottle of wine. I never thought of copy paper.
What is TpT? |
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Post by sacteach on Jul 30, 2014 15:12:18 GMT
TpT is "Teacher Pay Teacher" - it's a great website where teachers can sell items they've created - tests, worksheets, unit studies, power points, etc. and other teachers can buy them!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 30, 2014 15:13:02 GMT
You already got great suggestions.
Giftcard to Staples, OfficeMax, Walmart were my first thoughts.
Definitely a g/c to a book store or used book store.
You are a great friend for thinking of her.
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Post by katiekaty on Jul 30, 2014 16:01:25 GMT
Red pens and chocolate! My best friend is a teacher and seriously never could get enough! LOL
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