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arch 4-8 was Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Awty. As a token of appreciation for their teachers, students brought small items each day of the week including cards, flowers, and sweet treats. One day, each student brought a paper leaf they created and added something nice about their teachers. The leaves were all then added to a bulletin board to create a tree. On one of the days, students were asked to bring a gently used item of clothing to be donated to Houston Children’s Charity, a local charity cho-
Sonia LeLarge and Susan Permenter
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sen by the teachers. On Thursday, March 7, teachers and staff alike were celebrated at the annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, which was hosted by the APPA Teachers and staff were greeted at the door by smiles and the friendly faces of members of the APPA. Each employee then received a flower corsage created by the 4th grade/CM1 and 5th grade/CM2 students. The decor was bright and cheerful and included photos of the teachers and students as well as artwork created by students in 1st grade/CP, 2nd grade/CE1, and 3rd
grade/CE2. Not only were the teachers and staff served a delicious breakfast that included fresh crepes, gourmet coffee, sweet pastries, fine meats and cheeses, and more, they also had the option of getting a complimentary 1015 minute chair massage by a professional massage therapist. Many thanks to the APPA for hosting this wonderful breakfast, especially event co-chairs Catherine Karmel and Joya Kundagrami and all of the volunteers who helped with organizing the event.