FVES PTA Staff Appreciation Week 2026
Staff Appreciation Week 2026
Celebrating the 85 adults who make Flower Valley Elementary a place where children learn, grow, and feel safe every day.
Staff Appreciation Week is one of the most joyful programs the PTA leads each year. It is a full week dedicated to showing gratitude to every teacher, specialist, paraeducator, office staff member, custodian, cafeteria worker, and support professional who helps our children thrive.
Teachers, specialists, support staff, office staff, cafeteria staff, and custodians.
A full school week of gratitude, care, and practical support coordinated by the PTA.
Help every staff member feel seen, valued, and appreciated by our Firefly community.
Recognition, morale, and school culture all matter here.
Staff Appreciation Week is more than treats. It is our community saying: "We appreciate you. We notice your work. We're grateful for you."
This Year's Celebration Schedule
A warm, joyful week planned by the PTA with help from Firefly families.
Catered Lunch (PTA-Funded)
A delicious catered lunch to kick off the week and thank staff for everything they do.
Sweet Treats
A table of desserts and goodies available throughout the day.
Mystery Gift Card Day
Help us surprise every staff member with a small token of appreciation. Popular choices include Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Dunkin', Giant, and Safeway.
Flowers & Homemade Cards
Students are invited to bring a single flower, a handmade card, or a simple note of appreciation.
Coffee Delivery Day
We'll deliver coffee and breakfast treats to wrap up the week with warmth.
When families show appreciation, staff feel seen, supported, and valued.
Our staff pour their energy, creativity, and compassion into FVES. Staff Appreciation Week helps us respond with warmth, gratitude, and a school culture that tells educators they matter here.
- Morale mattersA small gesture at the right moment can lift an entire building.
- Recognition mattersWhen families show appreciation, staff feel seen and valued.
- Retention mattersA supportive school culture helps us keep incredible educators.
- Modeling gratitude mattersStudents learn by watching how we treat the adults who care for them.
Ways Families Can Join In
Every family can take part in a way that fits their time, budget, and comfort level. Even the smallest gesture makes a difference.
Help fund a surprise
Donate a $10 gift card for Mystery Gift Card Day so every staff member receives a small thank-you.
Join the week in person
Send a flower, homemade card, or handwritten note that lets a staff member know they are appreciated.
Volunteer or contribute
Help with coffee delivery, setup, treats, or shared supplies if you have time and capacity.
Every small act of appreciation helps strengthen school culture.
When families participate in Staff Appreciation Week, we create a ripple effect across the whole building. Staff feel energized and supported. Students see gratitude in action. Our school culture grows stronger. FVES becomes a place where educators want to stay.
Your involvement - whether it's a flower, a note, a gift card, or a volunteer shift - helps us celebrate the people who make FVES a warm, joyful, and inspiring place to learn.
Family Participation at a Glance
Optional, not expected
Participation is always optional, but deeply appreciated in any form.
Small gestures count
A flower, note, card, treat, or gift card can all make a real difference.
Volunteers welcome
Families can help with setup, coffee delivery, treats, or small logistical tasks.
Teacher appreciation matters
Students see gratitude in action when families show up for the adults who care for them.
