APPENDIX 4
WEEK OF THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
PLANNING MATERIALS
Ideas...Suggestions?
Celebrating Teachers
Week of the Classroom Teacher is celebrated in conjunction with World Teachers Day (October 5) during the first full week of October each year. The Headquarters Staff and Week of the Classroom Teacher Committee have put together a package of materials to help Branches celebrate. Now, Branch members and anyone else who is interested in celebrating in their country, state, community, school, etc., can access this kit on the ACEI web site. The kit contains information on the history of Week of the Classroom Teacher, its purposes, and ideas on how to celebrate it.
We want you to join us in reaching the goal of making this an even more important event. If you celebrated the Week of the Classroom Teacher at any level, please share your ideas with us by letting us know how you celebrated. We will be updating the package annually, and we would like to include your ideas.
Be sure to visit the web site for ideas and materials. Each Branch will be mailed a set of promotional materials early in the spring. They are also available at the Annual Conference. We welcome your feedback.
Last-Minute Ideas for the Week of the Classroom Teacher Celebration
Branch Activities From Around the World
Korea ACEI published, in their translated version of Childhood Education, three articles by classroom teachers reporting their teaching experiences with young children.
Eastern Illinois University ACEI visited 17 schools in the area where EIU students participate, and honored their classroom cooperating teachers by placing a garden pot full of candy in their lounges, with thank-you and appreciation notes.
Eastern Illinois University ACEI delivered candy bouquets, thank-you notes, and ACEI bookmarks to each elementary school in their town, as well as to schools in nearby neighborhoods. They assembled the bouquets themselves during one of their meetings.
Rhode Island State ACEI recognized an outstanding 4th-grade educator. During their Annual Dinner, they presented him with a Week of the Classroom Teacher Certificate.
Texas A&M University/Bluebonnet ACEI nominated seven teachers to receive a special recognition. Each teacher was given a certificate, a vase with flowers, and a thank-you note.
Bloomington ACEI honored Branch President Jacqueline Preston. To accept the award, she gave a speech to the School Board that was carried on Bloomington Cable TV.
University of Guam-ACEI held a conference on campus that included presentations, workshops, Make-'n-Take presentations, a Hall of Excellence, and several symposia. Also, celebrations were held in every school, including a flag ceremony featuring a song written specially for the event, and an Excellence Awards ceremony.
Republic of China-Taiwan ACEI invited teachers and parents to write an article, take a photo, or create a videotape regarding their activities for the Week of the Classroom Teacher. Certificates were given to the presenters.
University of Scranton ACEI held a ceremony to honor 20 teachers. Each teacher received a certificate, an apple, and a pencil. They also held a "Chat Session," with coffee and desserts, during which teachers shared their accomplishments of the past year.
Prairie View A&M ACEI invited recent graduates to return to campus and share their teaching success stories. They also distributed bookmarks and brochures to local teachers.
Pinellas ACEI sent a calendar to each teacher, thanking them for supporting ACEI, and also hosted a "Florida Night" at the Aquarium.
FREE Week of the Classroom Teacher Planning Guide
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