Last day of school: Teacher help!?!?

Question

So I am a freshman and I have a really great math teacher. She is so fun and just a great teacher. I really want to give her a gift and a card for her on the last day of school. (This is a loaded question, sorry!)

1. What should I say in the card - make it long or short?

2. How do I go about giving the present and card to her on the last day of school? Before/After Class? Or after school?

3. Can I give her a hug? I know that there are no rules against hugs or 'PDA' at our school because a ton of people I know hug their friends, boyfriends, or even teachers. But the thing is, how do I make it not-awkward? This is easier as she is a girl and I am too, but still... Any tips?? LOL. That seems really weird but I need help!!

Thanks a bunch

~SAMMY~

Answer 1

Isn't it great when you get a teacher you love??

1.  Let her know how you feel - it's something she may hang on to for a long time.  Try not to write her a novel - a paragraph or two would be fine.

2.  After school would be best so that you don't feel awkward  and her time of trying to get class going is not taken.  

3.  Yes, give her a hug!  If you're unsure about the appropriateness, give her a side hug, those are always okay.  

Have a great summer!

Answer 2

Give her the gift and the card after school and shake her hand and move toward a hug while thanking her. In the card put what you just said I have a great........ She is so...... and thank her.......

Answer 3

Try these words: everyone should have a teacher like you but sadly you are one of a kind.... when i look back and think of the teacher who has inspired me the most i will think of you.

After school gift, hug is fine.

Answer 4

I would go to a teacher store and buy her a cute little trinket and a card.  In the card, just say something like you really made a difference for me this year.  And don't feel weird about giving her a hug, if she means a lot to you, it is a nice gesture.

Answer 5

Hi! I'm in the same situation with a few of my teachers. And, I'm a really crafty person so when it comes to getting my teachers gifts, I tend to make everything, so it looks like it comes from the heart rather then just a store. When it comes to a card, I usually print out what I want to say, and I keep it simple, but it's about three or four sentences long. "Dear Ms. ____, I just want to say it was a pleasure being a part of your class, and I've learned so much from you. I hope that you change another students life, like you did mine in the future. Thanks again." I would probably give the teacher the present during class, either before or after it doesn't matter, usually when you give the teachers presents, they tend to not open them in front of the entire class, just because of jealously and favoritism. Although if you do want her to open the present, you might want to take it after school. And, of course you can give her a hug. She'll probably want to hug you just because she knows that you've learned so much in her class and she'll want to congratulate you in some way of moving on in your life. It wouldn't be awkward at all. I know she'll like it! :D

Answer 6

OK so here goes...:

1) you don't want to write her a story but you also don't want just the plain old "thanks for everything" that everybody does. keep it medium, or in other words, just tell her how much fun you've had in her class, how much you've learned, and how thankful you are.

2) I would wait till after school. after your last period class, go to her room and just be like i'll miss you, you were awesome, and give her a hug and just say that you have a little something for her.

3) HUGS are awesome!!!!!! (as said in above...) give her a hug. she might start crying if she is a sentimental person, but don't worry about a hug being weird or awkward. it doesn't have to be a big bear hug and it also doesn't have to be an awkard moment hug!!!

I really hope this helps you!!!!! P.S. what type of giftcard did you get her???

Answer 7

I think it is wonderful that you think this much of your teacher. As a teacher myself, it is nice to here that students do respect the people that we are!!

In the card, just be sincere. What did you respect about her? How did she make your learning more fun? etc. It doesn't matter if it is long or short as long as it comes from your heart.

I would wait until after class to give it to her. That way it is not awkward for you or her in front of the whole class.

Lastly, I would ask her if you can give her a hug. That way it is not uncomfortable and you are respecting her boundaries.

Answer 8

Heyy I've just been in your situation ;)

I have an amazing Spanish teacher who I adore soooo much so trust me on this one, I've had experience.

1) I wrote her a letter describing how much I've enjoyed her lessons and how much I appreciate everything she's done for me. I also gave her a card which I kept short and cute. But it's entirely up to you. If you want to give her a long card, there's no problem with it at all.

2) After the lesson is best :)

3) Hug - definately. Well, it will depend if you think you're pretty close to her as a person not just as your maths teacher. But yes, I did it and it was absolutely fine. No awkward-ness at all lol

Good luck :) x

Answer 9

you can buy her some flowers it would be nice

Answer 10

1.  As a teacher, please avoid teacher gifts.  There are things like plants( not flowers) that last a long time, gift certificate to a local coffee shop, body shop, or book store.  This may sound silly, but 1 of my most memorable gifts has been some guest towels based on a holiday theme - Christmas.  They are something I would not have purchased for myself - yet are fun to use.

Re the card:  at this time of the year, there are many thank you cards out for teachers - or maybe you could use a normal thank you card and then use one or two sentences to express your thanks.

Give her the gift either before or after class.  On the last day of school, teachers like to vacate the building quickly.

Play the hug thing by the situation.  From your age I would recommend that you don't.

Good Luck!