Teacher Appreciation Week, which started Monday and ends Friday, has been a time for students to show gratitude and appreciation to their current and past teachers. 

“I remember writing a card for my elementary school teacher back in first or second grade, and it was just a really fun way to thank her for being a great teacher all year,” senior Trisha Agarwal said. “So I would say that doing small things like that can be really meaningful if you want to show your appreciation without doing something more elaborate, like gifting a teacher something.” 

To Partners PE teacher Ashley Pennington, the positive environment created through Teacher Appreciation Month is meaningful. 

“I would say teacher appreciation week is important just because, obviously, a lot of my friends are teachers too, and it’s really great to have the kids be involved and the teachers be on the same page, and just have everyone feel supported and loved,” Pennington said.

The week provides health teacher Omar Moreno the opportunity to concretely see the impact he has had on students. 

“As teachers, we at times need reminders of the impact we may have on our students,” Moreno said. “Each year is different, and we just want to be sure we are doing a great job of helping our students in the best way possible.” 

According to Moreno, a simple handwritten note is a great way to show appreciation, as it’s nice to look back on in the future. 

“Honestly, for me, I think just an appreciation note from the student would mean a lot,” Moreno said. “I have received some in the past, and on our hard days, it is nice to go back and reread them to give yourself a pick me up.”