Manatee Families, Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! Our theme this year is "Our Teachers are sweet, let’s celebrate them ALL week." We have a full week of fun planned to honor our 100+ incredible staff members at Paterson Elementary.

Check out our student participation schedule below! 🗓️👇
🍓 MONDAY: Berry Sweet Start – Bring a piece of fresh fruit or a fruit snack to kick off the week!
☕ TUESDAY: Choco-LATTE Love – Perk up their day with a chocolate bar or a coffee shop gift card.
🌈 WEDNESDAY: Stay Cool – Wear your teacher’s favorite color today!
🍪 THURSDAY: Smart Cookies – Bring a small bag of cookies or a gift card for lunch.
🌸 FRIDAY: The Grand Finale – Bring a flower, a handmade card, or a gift card of your choice!

🤫 TOP SECRET MISSION (Parents Only!):
We want to surprise our teachers by lining the hallways with handmade student portraits! Please have your child draw a picture of their teacher (any medium is fine!) and drop it off at the front office by Friday, April 24th. Let's keep this a surprise until Monday morning! 🎨