How would you show your appreciation to your teacher?

Editor’s Note: As part of celebrations of National Teacher Appreciation Week, the Saipan Tribune will be publishing this week unedited essays by students from different CNMI public schools expressing their love and appreciation for their teachers. The project is spearheaded by Dandan Elementary School principal Jonas Barcinas. The following are essays submitted by students of the Kagman High School.

I would show appreciation by showing them that you know without them I wouldn’t be the person I am now and maybe show people that the teachers I have are cool.

—Cecily Cruz
Student

I would write a poem or a short story including/containing the great things they have done for us.

—Nataline Kaneshi
Student

If we had a chance to show our appreciation to the teachers, I would throw a big party for the teachers from the parents and students.

—Amanda C. Cabrera
Student

I myself would give them my all, and show them my love for teaching us what we need to know in order to be a successful person in the future.

—Kikulani Pangelinan
Student

Show the teacher that I am willing to take the time to learn something even through my writing because I’m not the most behaved student in the world.

—Reyna Aldan Tebuteb
Student

Show them respect, and give them my all in their learning program.

—RosReeAnn Lguerrero
Student

I would give them my utmost respect and acknowledge them and their accomplishments.

—Trinita Concepcion
Student

I would show my appreciation by thanking my teachers for their everyday efforts in trying to prepare us students for life. Also by showing respect and honor for all their hard work as well as for their own accomplishments.

—Alexis P. Cabrera
Student

It would be nice if all the students and their parents would prepare a potluck lunch and feed their teachers.

—Valerie DLGuerrero
Student

First of all, I would like to thank all my teachers that I’ve had through out my life, with out them being a part of my life, I wouldn’t be pursuing college this fall. Their motivation, enthusiasm, and their great efforts motivated me to make something of my self. I would like to say thank you and show you how much of a difference your making to one’s own hundreds of lives especially students.

—Wilek Reiman
Student

Editor’s Note: The following are essays submitted by students of the Kagman Elementary School:

To appreciate my teacher, I would most likely listen to her, praise her, and pass all the test she gives me. I also could write a letter telling her how much I love being one of her students.

—Shaynalei Nestor Shiro
Student

I would give my teacher a letter, that thanks her for teaching us and being kind to all of us. Also teaching us which is right and which is wrong.

—Nicole Ashley Mendiola Pangelinan
Student

I can show the good side of me and make my teacher proud by being so good that she can recognize that I am a good boy. Then at the last day of school, I will bring a present so she can remember me, and the card will say: “Thanks for teaching me all these things, I will not forget them.”

—Mebrie Navisaya
Student

I show appreciation to my teacher by loving her and trying to listen to her. No matter what my teacher does I still love her as much as I love my family. I love her because she teaches me what I need to know. Everything she teaches me is the things I’ll be needing in my future life.

—Andrea Juanette Camacho
Student

I would appreciate her by giving her flowers and chocolates. I would write her letters. I would appreciate her by giving her my full attention, show her love, care, and make her feel happy every day. My teacher is Ms. Tricia Del Rosario 3rd grade.

—Amanda Atalig
Student

I show my teacher I appreciate her by being very helpful, by bringing her things on appreciation week, by being respectful when she is talking and by giving her my full love and attention. Teacher: Ms. Tricia Del Rosario.

—Diane A. Deleon Guerrero
Student

To show appreciation to my teacher I would like to…

*Say thank you and tell her I am pleased with what she has done.

*Give her a fruit in the morning to tell her I hope she has a happy day.

*Tell her, “You’re doing your best!” to make her feel happy!

*Follow directions so she will know I am listening.

*I will remember to thank her for the knowledge she has given me.

—Margaret Angel Leong-Aguon
Student

I would like to show appreciation to my teacher. She always helps me with my work. And when I am finished I say thank you.

I appreciate her for making me a successful student through out the school year.

I want to appreciate my teacher for the knowledge, and for the inspiration she has given me.

I would like my teacher to know that I appreciate her by…

Telling her I’ll do my best everyday.

Find ways to make day fine and happy.

—Irene Shanece P. Torres
Student