Dear Parents;

I know it's Teacher Appreciation Week and you probably feel obligated to buy me something. In all seriousness, I do not need or want chocolate, or cookies or little trinkets. If you feel compelled to give me something, a nice card with a heartfelt note written by your child will mean more to me. Even if you coach them in what to say.

Use that money to get tissues for my classroom or pre-sharpened pencils. Do you know how many of your little darlings are suffering from allergies? And I think your children eat wood and graphite.

Veronica