How would you show your appreciation to your teacher?

Editor’s Note: As part of celebrations of National Teacher Appreciation Week, the Saipan Tribune is 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 and the parents of some students of the Oleai Elementary School.

I will show appreciation to my teacher by telling her she’s the best and thank her for all the things she taught us and also for taking good care of us. I will give her some gifts and a big hug.
—Elaine M. Enriquez
Student

The reason why I appreciate my teacher is because she’s very thankful and kind and she’s even a helpful teacher and we learn a lot from her. When we have problem in doing something she sits down with us and make us understand. I am very happy having a wonderful teacher like Ms. Guerrero and no one is that nice like Ms. Guerrero.
—Jesse R. Faisao
Student

My teacher is Mrs. Carla Sablan. She is the greatest teacher anyone could have. My classmates and I showed our appreciation by giving her flowers and letters. Thank you Mrs. Sablan for making your class fun and worthwhile!
—Aretha Tudela
Student

We would like to show our appreciation to our teachers Ms. Jackie and Mr. Basa. We appreciate them because they help us learn things we did not learn about before like multiplication, solar system, and Chamorro. They give us the knowledge that we need when we grow to be adults. They are also very nice to us.
—Jefferson Monton & Brian Lacay
Students

I would show my teacher appreciation by showing her that I am a good student, listening to her, and also bringing her gifts. I would like to thank her for teaching me things I didn’t know before.
—Keoni Inos
Student

As for the parents…

Being a responsible parent to our kids at Oleai School. We are also expecting responsible teachers who will teach and guide our children to proper education and that is why I’m writing this simple letter to show our sincere appreciation to all teachers for doing a great, great job to bring high quality education at Oleai Elementary School. Thank you to Mrs. R. Carreon, Mrs. T. Reyes and Miss Sabino. Thank you very much.
—Jerry Maglonzo & family
Parents & Family

As a parent the only way of showing appreciation to the teacher of my son without involving material things is by telling and thanking him/her for helping me rear a child and molding him to be a better person. By always standing as a second mother/father in school and guiding him in his everyday life as a student. “Thank you” is just a simple word, but showing the teachers how sincere are we and letting them know that they play a vital role in the everyday life of each student. We owe it to them on how they educate our kids and extend extra efforts to give them good education and teaching them good moral and values.
—Mark C.
Parent
Assist in school activities and always get involve in my child’s daily activities from school and lastly by thanking them on a daily basis.
—Fernando Muleta Romolor
Parent

How would you show your appreciation to your child’s teacher?

I would buy my child’s teacher flowers and treat her to a very special and expensive dinner with her family.
—Ray Basa
Parent

How would you show your appreciation to your child’s teacher?

I’ll show appreciation to my children’s teachers by helping them especially if they have field trip activities and project. And I’ll see to it that I’m checking on how my kids doing in their class. And of course I’ll always be there in the school programs and helping the teachers. Talking with the teachers is important and I thanks (to have) my kids teachers for all their support and time to my kids. Thank you very much that we have them in our school.
—Bernadette S. Manuel
Parent

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Editor’s Note: The following are essays submitted by students and the parents of some students of the Sinapalo Elementary School.

I will show appreciation to my teacher by following the class rules, eyes and ears when he/she is talking and be a good student in class.
—Jaomie Kay A. Manglona
Student

I will show appreciation by thanking my teachers for teaching me a lot of things. I will care for them and I will always appreciate what they did for me.
—Maricel D. Atalig
Student

I will be good and listen in class at all times.
—Pete Vicente M. Manglona
Student

I will respect my teacher and help her do things. I will also support her and tell her I care for her. I will enjoy all the times being with her and be there when she needs me.
—Dana Calvo
Student

As for the parents…

I will appreciate my children’s teachers by attending all important meetings related to their education.
—Kelvin O. Hocog
Parent

As a parent and husband to a teacher myself, I believe my child’s teacher as well as all teachers should be given a weekend of rest and relaxation. All this should be accompanied by pampering them with all the services of a Five Star Hotel.
—Tom Glenn A. Quitugua
Parent

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Editor’s Note: The following are essays submitted by students and the parents of some students of the Tinian Elementary School.

By throwing them a surprise “thank you” party.
—Richeena C. Farrell
Student

I can throw my appreciation to my teacher by trying to work harder and to do my best in everything she has taught me. I just wanted to thank her for doing her best to make me feel like a better, special person.
—Veronica Borja
Student

I can show my appreciation to my teacher by always following directions, don’t make anyone bother you, don’t talk back to your teacher, or listen to speaker that is talking. Also raise your hand so the teacher will call you, and always do your best.
—Samantha Wedding
Student

I would thank them for giving us knowledge to help us through the challenges of life and throughout the years.
—Chloe Hofschneider
Student
I will show my appreciation to my teacher by making them a card, writing a short passage of my appreciation, talk to my teacher in her spare time, thanking her and showing her my appreciation, or sing a song, containing lyrics of appreciation, or dance, or even better, give her a gift that she could keep as a remembrance of her student that showed their appreciation, and a short card that says, “Happy Teachers’ Appreciation Week”.
—Megan L. Cruz
Student

I would respect him/her and do errands for him/her and greet properly because a teacher has feelings too. Appreciating teachers means respecting elders, and in our culture, respecting elders is important.
—Marquina Hofschneider
Student

As for the parents…

Give the teacher a one or two step increase in their salaries. Plus have one of the biggest suppliers of PSS sponsor two to three thousand dollars of resource material for their class.
—Richard Farrell
Parent

My daughter is in 3rd grade, and I’m thankful to all her teachers. They taught her so much…and I am happy that there are still such enthusiastic teachers who make the kid feel learning is so exciting and interesting. My daughter is silently enjoying their teaching; she admires her teacher. Thank God for such teachers. Makes the parents’ life simpler…
—Janeth Barcinas
Parent