American Education Week

American Education Week

Come together as a district and community to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.

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Spotlight Student Achievements

Throughout the week, dedicate posts to celebrating student achievements in academics, arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Use images, videos, and quotes from students to make these posts personal and impactful. Encourage students to share what they love most about their school and learning experiences.

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Educator Shoutouts

Create a series of posts highlighting exceptional educators across the district. Invite teachers to share their teaching philosophies, memorable classroom moments, or what inspires them. Parents and students can also participate by posting their own shoutouts to teachers who have made a difference in their lives, using a district-specific hashtag like #ThankATeacherSD.

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Interactive Social Media Campaigns

Engage your community with interactive elements such as polls, quizzes, and challenges. For example, you could run a daily trivia quiz about your district’s history, notable alumni, or interesting facts about the education system. Encourage followers to participate by offering small incentives like school merchandise or recognition on the district’s social media pages.

Community Partnerships and Collaborations

Collaborate with local businesses, media, and community organizations to amplify your AEW messages. Partner with local media to feature special stories about the district’s impact, or work with businesses to offer discounts or promotions to students and staff during AEW. Highlight these partnerships on social media to show the community’s support for public education.

A Season of Gratitude

A Season of Gratitude

Embracing Thankful Vibes in November

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November is a season of gratitude, a time to reflect on the blessings that surround us. In the midst of our busy lives, let’s take a moment to appreciate the warmth of our community, the strength of our bonds, and the everyday moments that make life special. Together, let’s cultivate an attitude of gratitude that echoes through our days.

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Take photos of students and staff expressing gratitude or giving back. Do you have a class making tie blankets for the needy? A student organization volunteering at a local food bank? Look for the good happening all around your District!

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November is a season of gratitude, a time to reflect on the blessings that surround us. In the midst of our busy lives, let’s take a moment to appreciate the warmth of our community, the strength of our bonds, and the everyday moments that make life special. Together, let’s cultivate an attitude of gratitude that echoes through our days. #GratitudePoweredbySDPublicSchools

Send a Message of Thanks to Your School Board

Send a Message of Thanks to Your School Board

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Email to Staff: School Board Appreciation Week is coming up February 18 – 22. We’d love to share a video with them thanking them for their service (example). Some quick 5 – 10 second vids of classrooms, groups of [non-media restricted] students, teachers or other staff saying a variation of “Thank You School Board,” “We Appreciate All You Do,” etc. would be fabulous.

If you could share this with some teachers or if integrationists would be willing to record (sideways-held phones are fine!) I would greatly appreciate it!

  • They can share to my Google account.
    • Have them include their school and classroom.

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Email to Staff: 

School Board Appreciation Week is coming up February 18 – 22. We’d love to share a video with them thanking them for their service (example). Some quick 5 – 10 second vids of classrooms, groups of [non-media restricted] students, teachers or other staff saying a variation of “Thank You School Board,” “We Appreciate All You Do,” etc. would be fabulous.

 If you could share this with some teachers or if integrationists would be willing to record (sideways-held phones are fine!) I would greatly appreciate it!

  • They can share to my Google account.
    • Have them include their school and classroom.

Full Circle

Full Circle

Celebrating Milestones Together

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Consider creating a memorable tradition that highlights the journey of students and the community that nurtures them: a final walk-through of their elementary schools by graduating seniors, dressed in their cap and gown.

Envision the halls of their first schools, lined with current students and teachers, clapping and cheering. This walk down memory lane is not just a celebration of the seniors’ accomplishments but a powerful message to younger students about the importance of perseverance and education.

📸🎥 Capturing these poignant moments through photos and videos, and sharing these images on school district social media channels, websites, and newsletters, can vividly showcase the continuity and supportive spirit of the public school system. It’s a beautiful story of coming full circle – from being guided to becoming role models.

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🎓 Today we celebrated a full-circle moment as our graduating seniors took a heartwarming final walk through their elementary schools in cap and gown, cheered on by the bright faces of current students and teachers! This tradition beautifully highlights the journey and achievements of our students. #AccomplishmentPoweredbySDPublicSchools #GraduationWalk 🌟

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School Board Appreciation Week

School Board Appreciation Week

Spotlighting School Board Members

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Invite the community to become more acquainted with your school board members by conducting interviews or having them complete a form with a list of questions. Use this information as a foundation to craft informative articles for your website, each shining a spotlight on the individual journeys, contributions, and visions of your board members.

Questions to Ask:

  • Your Name
  • How long have you been a school board member?
  • What is your current occupation? Who is your current employer?
  • Do you have children in the District? 
  • What brought you to the [your town] Community?
  • In one to two sentences, why do you serve as a school board member?
  • In one to two sentences, what do you find most rewarding about being a school board member?
  • In one to two sentences, if you could tell our community one thing about our district, what would it be?
  • Anything else you want to share?
  • Upload a photo (professional or family – your choice!)

💡 Tip: Copy the questions and answers into ChatGPT and have it assist you in writing the article!

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🌟 It’s School Board Appreciation Week! 🌟 Let’s take a moment to celebrate and honor our dedicated school board members who work tirelessly to shape the future of our district. Their commitment to education and advocacy for our students is truly remarkable. To start the week, let’s get to know School Board Member XXX.

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Alumni Success Stories

Alumni Success Stories

Powering Success Beyond Graduation

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Celebrate the achievements of your district alumni. Share success stories, career milestones, and their contributions to the community. Connect their journey to the strong foundation they received in our schools.

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Ask your alumni to share a recent photo of them working in their profession along with what they’re up to and how your public school helped them achieve their goals.

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Meet ____, a shining example of ____ School District success! 🎓✨ _____, a proud alum, has soared to new heights in the _____ industry. Today, we celebrate his achievements as he continues to inspire. 🚀 🌟 #FuturePoweredbySDPublicSchools

 

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