WWYD - a present question

[sofamonkey]

So, I had plans for knitting scarves for the kids DC teachers.  Well, one left after halloween (new job), 2 had babies & won't be around, and one had personal family issues & not sure when she is coming back.  So, WTF do I do now?  Just generic gifts, right?  Ugh.  I honestly don't remember the new teachers names quite yet, let alone their personalities & likes/dislike.  :?

[sugarbear]

Gift cards.

[yourmother]

Can you take the current workers breakfast one day? Or some sort of group food gift?

[sofamonkey]

Nov 22, 2014 10:17:01 GMT -5 yourmother said:

Can you take the current workers breakfast one day? Or some sort of group food gift?

I could do that.  The kids can't eat it, but the teachers can.  Hmm.  Bagels & fruit?  A big jug of coffee?? 

[Deleted]

Money/gift cards is always the answer for DC teachers.

Since they're new and likely temporary, you can probably get away with a small amount, $15-20.

[yourmother]

Nov 22, 2014 10:21:28 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

Nov 22, 2014 10:17:01 GMT -5 yourmother said:

Can you take the current workers breakfast one day? Or some sort of group food gift?

I could do that.  The kids can't eat it, but the teachers can.  Hmm.  Bagels & fruit?  A big jug of coffee?? 

Yes! Like from Panera with different bagels and different flavored cream cheeses. So yummy!

Or, Cinnabons!

Can you tell I'm a carb whore?

[hulley]

Nov 22, 2014 10:28:00 GMT -5 yourmother said:

Nov 22, 2014 10:21:28 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

I could do that.  The kids can't eat it, but the teachers can.  Hmm.  Bagels & fruit?  A big jug of coffee?? 

Yes! Like from Panera with different bagels and different flavored cream cheeses. So yummy!

Or, Cinnabons!

Can you tell I'm a carb whore?

I'm a teacher and I would love this. It would make my day.

[sofamonkey]

Nov 22, 2014 10:28:00 GMT -5 yourmother said:

Nov 22, 2014 10:21:28 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

I could do that.  The kids can't eat it, but the teachers can.  Hmm.  Bagels & fruit?  A big jug of coffee?? 

Yes! Like from Panera with different bagels and different flavored cream cheeses. So yummy!

Or, Cinnabons!

Can you tell I'm a carb whore?

Well, if I was going to be a whore, it would be for carbs too. 

[sofamonkey]

Nov 22, 2014 10:31:08 GMT -5 hulley said:

Nov 22, 2014 10:28:00 GMT -5 yourmother said:

Yes! Like from Panera with different bagels and different flavored cream cheeses. So yummy!

Or, Cinnabons!

Can you tell I'm a carb whore?

I'm a teacher and I would love this. It would make my day.

So, should I ask them what a good day would be for this?  Or just surprise them? 

[cherryvalance]

Always, ALWAYS food or GCs. The gift will be SO appreciated and it will be something they actually use/enjoy.

[nonsensetomfoolery]

I would not get a gc or gifts for teachers that new (I am a teacher). I would do something like Panera bagels, parents have done this for us before and it was a hit.

[hulley]

Nov 22, 2014 10:40:18 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

Nov 22, 2014 10:31:08 GMT -5 hulley said:

I'm a teacher and I would love this. It would make my day.

So, should I ask them what a good day would be for this?  Or just surprise them? 

Sorry, just saw this question. Honestly, just surprising if fine if that's what you want to do, but we usually get a day or two head's up. The office will send out a notice "XYZ student's parent is providing breakfast on Wednesday". I've also had surprise breakfast, and even if I've already eaten, something like bagels/pastries will always go, either for lunch or a snack sometime during the day. 
This is a really great idea. 

[spellingbea]

Last Christmas I got each of DD's teachers a loaf of cranberry bread from the "fancy" bakery in town, and a $15 Starbucks gift card. They loved it.

[Doggy Mommy]

Starbucks gift cards.