Funding is challenging and times are tough! It is important to support the staff, teachers, and administration during these times. We want to show them how important they are to us and our children!
Ways for EMID Families to “Support our Staff”
Treats for staff!
Get more information here on how to bring treats to Harambee (Friday mornings) or Crosswinds (Wednesday mornings). These links lead to schedules so you can sign up on your own or with another family! You’ll need to create an account with FoodTidings (free).
Cards or letters
Teachers and staff can never get enough cards or letters telling them how important they are! Send one with your student directly to his/her teacher. Find email addresses for teachers/staff on the EMID staff directory and send them a direct message.
You can also consider sending your thank you in the form of a Letter to the Editor. Here’s information on how to submit a letter to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Starting 10/5/11 at Harambee, write a message on the wall in the lobby (see photo below)
Wall of messages Harambee
Starting 10/19/11 at Crosswinds, write a message on the wall in the lobby (see photo below)
Wall of messages Crosswinds
Newsletter
EMID-SOS sent this “Newsletter” to all staff at Harambee and Crosswinds in early October to keep them informed of our progress and help them know they are not alone!
On October 24th we sent them this follow-up “special edition” newsletter for fun and celebration of the board decision.
Ideas!
We are always interested in more ideas of how we can support our staff! E-mail Laurel at polecatlgl@comcast.net or Carrie at cdickson@umich.edu