Chesterfield County Public Schools is launching a weeklong celebration to honor and appreciate all staff members. Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 1, and everyone is encouraged to express their thanks to teachers and school employees.
The goal of Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week is to encourage and uplift all teachers and all employees of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Unlike days or weeks that focus on one group or another, this week of appreciation covers everyone working in Chesterfield County Public Schools: teachers, cafeteria staff, office workers, bus drivers, skilled tradespeople, custodians, technology employees and all other people working in our schools and central offices.
Here are a few ideas for participating in this week of staff appreciation:
Use your words: Parents, students and families are encouraged to express their appreciation by writing notes, sending emails or having a conversation with a teacher, office staff member, bus driver or anyone else working in Chesterfield County Public Schools. In addition, you could nominate school employees for a Game Changer Award using this simple form.
Treats: Community groups could bring in snacks (maybe snackle boxes!) or meals for teachers and staff members at a school. Please contact your school if you want to provide treats.
Freebies: Businesses could offer a free cup of coffee, BOGO sandwich or something else to CCPS teachers and school staff members. Businesses that want to do this for Chesterfield County Public Schools should email Ken_Oxendine@ccpsnet.net.
Something else:
Maybe you could organize volunteers to line up and cheer people into school one morning. Or maybe you could arrange to clean windshields of staff cars while they’re parked at school. We are open to your ideas!