April 21, 2026
Dear Irby Elementary Families,
We are excited to celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week from May 4–9 with a fun, book-themed week to honor our incredible teachers and staff!
“Teachers are like good books…they can change you forever.”
Attached you will find a flyer along with a document that you can print and have your child fill out.
We invite students and families to participate each day with small gestures of appreciation:
📅 Monday – “Dragons (and Teachers) Love Tacos”
Students: Write a favorite memory with your teacher or send in their favorite snack
🌸 Tuesday – “Chrysanthemum”
Students: Draw, pick, or bring in a flower or plant
📚 Wednesday – “Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library”
Students: Bring in your teacher’s favorite drink or a gift card
📝 Thursday – “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
Students: Write your teacher a note sharing why you are thankful for them
🎨 Friday – “A Bad Case of the Stripes”
Students: Wear stripes or your teacher’s favorite color
📖 Book Donation Drive
We are collecting new or gently used adult and children’s books.
Please drop off donations in the labeled bins outside by May 2nd.
💛 Additional Ways to Support Our Teachers
Monetary Donations:
https://irbyelementry.givebacks.com/shop/items/67439
Teacher & Staff Favorite Things List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12dGvOogPmPc2FOhXEab4Zdq8sfWn0k0CUxpA6SgtUYM/edit?usp=sharing
💡 PTA Wishlist
Be sure to check out the PTA Teacher Wishlist (linked via QR code on the flyer) to support activities throughout the week!
Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for our amazing Irby teachers. Your support and participation mean so much!
Warmly,
Irby Elementary PTA
We are excited to celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week from May 4–9 with a fun, book-themed week to honor our incredible teachers and staff!
“Teachers are like good books…they can change you forever.”
Attached you will find a flyer along with a document that you can print and have your child fill out.
We invite students and families to participate each day with small gestures of appreciation:
📅 Monday – “Dragons (and Teachers) Love Tacos”
Students: Write a favorite memory with your teacher or send in their favorite snack
🌸 Tuesday – “Chrysanthemum”
Students: Draw, pick, or bring in a flower or plant
📚 Wednesday – “Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library”
Students: Bring in your teacher’s favorite drink or a gift card
📝 Thursday – “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
Students: Write your teacher a note sharing why you are thankful for them
🎨 Friday – “A Bad Case of the Stripes”
Students: Wear stripes or your teacher’s favorite color
📖 Book Donation Drive
We are collecting new or gently used adult and children’s books.
Please drop off donations in the labeled bins outside by May 2nd.
💛 Additional Ways to Support Our Teachers
Monetary Donations:
https://irbyelementry.givebacks.com/shop/items/67439
Teacher & Staff Favorite Things List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12dGvOogPmPc2FOhXEab4Zdq8sfWn0k0CUxpA6SgtUYM/edit?usp=sharing
💡 PTA Wishlist
Be sure to check out the PTA Teacher Wishlist (linked via QR code on the flyer) to support activities throughout the week!
Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for our amazing Irby teachers. Your support and participation mean so much!
Warmly,
Irby Elementary PTA