Staff Appreciation
The Green Elementary PTA, believes our teachers and staff are the heart of our school. Every day, they inspire, encourage, support, and invest in our students, and we are committed to showing them just how much they are appreciated throughout the year.
Staff appreciation is more than a single week of celebration. Our PTA works year-round to recognize the incredible dedication of our teachers and staff through thoughtful gestures both big and small. From keeping the staff lounge stocked with snacks and refreshments, to hosting breakfasts and lunches, to delivering pizza after a busy first week of school, we strive to make our educators feel valued and supported.
As special moments throughout the year arise, we also enjoy providing seasonal treats and surprises, such as Thanksgiving pies, holiday goodies, and other tokens of gratitude. These gestures are our way of saying "thank you" to the individuals who make a lasting impact on our children every day.
2026-2027 Staff Appreciation Events
| July 30 – Stock the Lounge | |
| Thank you to all the parents who purchased snacks from our wish list to help make this possible! | |
| August 19 – Papa Murphy's Pizza Lunch | |
| Green families will have the opportunity to purchase pizzas to hand out to our Green teachers! Click HERE to participate! | |
| August 28 – Staff Breakfast | |
| Sponsored by Rhonda Childress-Herres, Natalie Hochster, and Robert Weaver | |
| September 18 – Staff Lunch | |
| October 15 – Chalk the Walk | |
| Green Families are invited to help "chalk the walk" for teachers the day before Parent-Teacher conferences. More information to come! | |
| October 30 – Coffee & Donuts | |
| November 13 – Staff Thanksgiving Lunch | |
| Sponsored by Rhonda Childress-Herres, Natalie Hochster, and Robert Weaver | |
| December 4 – Fizzy & Bright Celebration | |
| (Part of the 12 Days of Christmas) | |
| December 7 – Coffee & Donuts | |
| (Part of the 12 Days of Christmas) | |
| February 12 – Super Bowl Staff Lunch | |
| Sponsored by Rhonda Childress-Herres, Natalie Hochster, and Robert Weaver | |
| March 12 – Staff Breakfast | |
| Sponsored by Supa Power | |
| April 9 – Staff Breakfast | |
| May 3-7 – Staff Appreciation Week | |
| We celebrate our staff with a special treat, activity, or surprise each day, culminating in a staff BBQ lunch sponsored by Rhonda Childress-Herres, Natalie Hochster, and Robert Weaver. | |
We understand that when teachers and staff feel appreciated and supported, our entire school community benefits. Thank you to the parents, sponsors, and volunteers who help us recognize the amazing individuals who make Green Elementary such a special place to learn and grow.
Get Involved
Would you like to help us celebrate our amazing teachers and staff?
We welcome donations, sponsorships, volunteers, and community partners who would like to participate in upcoming staff appreciation events. Whether you contribute time, resources, food, treats, gift cards, or financial support, every contribution helps us show our gratitude.
To sponsor or participate in our next Staff Appreciation event, please contact the Staff Appreciation Chair, Kalli Varela at staffappreciation@greenpta.org
Together, we can make sure our teachers and staff know just how much they are valued and appreciated.
