Teacher Appreciation Week

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to recognize and remember our teachers! There are great teachers everywhere but I believe that we are especially fortunate to have an abundance of terrific teachers at Art City Elementary.

My father-in-law was a teacher by profession for many, many years and when asked what he loved about teaching his first reply was often that he loved to “see the light bulb go on when a child finally got it!”….whatever “it” was, it was amazing to watch the long hours of work culminate in success.

I also learned from my father-in-law how important it is to let teachers know how valuable they are in our lives and the lives of our children. There were several parents that were vocal about their appreciation while their kids were in his class, but even more important was the feedback he received when he would run into those kids years later. Occasionally my father-in-law would meet his former students in their adult years, and “his kids” would share memories of their time with him. When he told us of these experiences it was always with very tender emotion. He loved his students!

It’s obvious to me that the teachers of Art City also love their students. After the final bell of the day has dismissed the students I often see our teachers lingering, sometimes for hours, preparing for the next day. I’m sure there are many that take several hours of work home as well. We need to make sure we take the time to recognize their dedication and to thank them for it. And even more important, we need to help our children show their gratitude and appreciation daily.

Parents, thank you for taking the time to be involved in your student’s lives at home and at school. The Teacher Appreciation Committee has set this Thursday April 9th as Art City’s Teacher Thank You Note Day. Please have your children take a moment and write a thank you note to their teacher. Perhaps we as parents could also write a note!

We appreciate all the support you’ve given throughout the school year. Thanks! And have a great week!


Kellie Chatfield

Art City PTA President