Pirate Themed Teacher Appreciation Week

AHOY MATEYS! Day 1!

Dear Learner,

As a "pirate-educator" I was absolutely thrilled when I learned the theme for teacher appreciation week!

With permission from my principal, Dr. Darcy Smith, this is her Friday email sent May 4th.

Dear Faculty and Staff,

Dave Burgess, teacher and author, wrote a book where he encouraged fellow educators to "teach like pirates." Teach like a pirate, you may wonder?????... No, he doesn't mean to steal materials from neighboring teachers' classrooms or to have naughty students walk the plank. His message centers on taking instructional risks in the classroom to engage and motivate students by being bold and fearless in the work of teaching and learning.

Nationally recognized Teacher Appreciation Day is next week. Because Pal-Mac Middle School Faculty and staff members are extra special, and in honor of the work of Mr. Burgess, at PMMS we will celebrate with a week of pirate-inspired fun and treats. Attached you will find the treasure map of plans made with you in mind, so you will know what you can expect.

Yo-ho-ho-ho a pirate's life for you in on the way.

Enjoy the weekend.

Darcy

Dave Burgess has certainly inspired me as an educator and my 8th grade class was thrilled when he visited with us this past December via GHO! Although he had so many fantastic messages, the following really stuck with us and made an impact....

Our week started today with a fun pirate message on everyone's door and a pirate themed faculty meeting complete with snacks and a treasure hunt. I cannot wait to see what else is in store for us!

 

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!!!!

Warmly,

Teresa