It Is Nice to be Appreciated
@GardenGerty (169489)
United States
December 19, 2016 6:40pm CST
There are lots of aides and paras and other support people at our school. The special ed teachers got together today to show appreciation for the special ed paras, by watching our kids and providing a really nice breakfast.
There were so many choices, like cinnamon rolls and breakfast burritos. We were served homemade cocoa, or coffee. Fresh fruit was available and apple cider. There was sausage gravy and biscuits.
Not only that, but at the end of the day the speech teacher offered me some more of the breakfast burritos. Hubby and I had those along with a nice salad for supper.
I appreciate the way they treat us and I was very glad to enjoy the meal.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Dec 16
now that was nice of them!
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
Someone commented that this is a unique school district.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
22 Dec 16
@Jessicalynnt So I am guessing all the schools around you are on break now.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Dec 16
@GardenGerty I would hope that others do things like that as well, but I have no idea.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Dec 16
You deserve how they treat you. I thank my grandson's teachers and helpers every chance I get. I don't think it is ever too much either.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
That is good of you. Someone was saying the other day that in the past Special Ed. teachers were actually told, by a parent, that they are not "real" teachers. Great families that support our special needs kids sure help. You are probably one of the best influences in his life.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Dec 16
@GardenGerty ........Not "Real" teachers. What a hoot! Yes, family is best but teachers are so important.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Dec 16
@GardenGerty ......You are truly fortunate to have Sue in her position.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
20 Dec 16
That was such a nice gesture by the teachers! They had an employee appreciation lunch at work. Everyone was invited to join in. Unfortunately for we PCA's and LNA's it is nearly impossible for us to go to the office as we are out in the field all day.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
Someone should bring you a plate. I know, it will not happen. I also know you do your job because you love and care for your clients.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@GardenGerty the office in Rutland delivers a plate to those that can't make it. I don't expect that to happen. I am not one to eat in front of people, so I would share if they did bring a plate.
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@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
21 Dec 16
That is great to enjoy food with other nice people. I like there were so many options. Glad you had plenty to eat.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
It is a good place to work and we all have plenty of fun as well.
@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
It is indeed nice to feel appreciated. It makes all your efforts worthwhile. That sounded like a great breakfast buffet set up for you guys.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
It was great. These teachers we work for are some of the best.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
21 Dec 16
What a delicious breakfast with so many options. That is one of the ways I always feel appreciated is with good food. . . I think the way to my heart is through my stomach 
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
I love making food to show I care and I love consuming it when someone else supplies it with care. One of the pleasures almost everyone has.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
22 Dec 16
@jhechorain Cooking is science and art all combined, but it does require practice. I hope you get to soon.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
22 Dec 16
I agree. I need to learn how to cook better so I can give them more delicious dishes! I do like to cook but haven't had much chance to experiment.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
I did have a good time, and you are right it lifts the morale.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
It is. I like that it was our supervisors. They are showing us that they understand what a challenge this job can be.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
It was. For just a few minutes we could relax, be social, and visit with our peers without feeling we are missing out on our duties. The food made excellent "fuel" too.
@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Dec 16
That is what they call being treated like royalty. The mention of all that food got me so hungry.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
Yes, it was so good. I loved the fresh fruit. The speech clinician had made the breakfast burritos and she sent some home with me, we had supper from it.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
21 Dec 16
It does. There are people who will tell you that they would not take this job. People who stick it out usually are pretty dedicated to doing right by the kids.
