PTA seeks community support recognizing teacher, staff contributions

By Ed Pierce

Windham teachers are not only qualified to meet the needs of their students, but they’re also prepared to foresee the hopes and dreams of every child entrusted to them. Recognizing that fact, the members of the Windham Parent Teacher Association believe that the teachers and staff members working in Windham schools deserve praise for their efforts.

Staff Appreciation Week for employees of 
public schools in Windham runs May 8 through
May 12 with events planned throughout the
week by the Windham Parents Teachers
Association. COURTESY PHOTO  

To accomplish that, Windham’s PTA intends to salute the 570 teachers and staff working in public schools in Windham during the upcoming “Staff Appreciation Week” but say that they will need the public’s help to do that.

“This year's theme was easy to decide on," said PTA's president Ernesta Kennedy. “Boosting staff morale is one of our PTA's biggest and most important goals.”

Kennedy said that this year’s National Teacher Appreciation Day falls on Tuesday, May 9, but Windham PTA plans to recognize teachers and staff from May 8 through May12.

“The Staff Appreciation Week Committee, consisting of PTA members, has chosen an 'UP!' themed week,” she said. “Staff will be 'lifted up' with words of appreciation and sweetened up by sweet treats to give you a sneak peek at what the week entails. Lift Them UP! Relax It UP! Sweet'n It UP! Stock It UP! Carb It UP!”

According to Kennedy, the week of special recognition and activities is a small measure of thanks and gratitude for all the long hours and dedication Windham teachers have shown throughout the school year.

“It’s a special way for us to give back for their commitment,” Kennedy said. “The staff in Windham has been unwavering in their dedication to help each and every student in our community feel safe and cared for.”

This year’s Staff Appreciation Week events will include recognition for workers at Windham’s four public schools, Windham High School, Windham Middle School, Manchester School and Windham Primary School, the RSU 14 bus garage and for those who work at RSU 14’s central office.

“This celebration could not be possible without the help and generosity of the community and parents,” she said.

To sign up to contribute, make a monetary donation or learn ways to help recognize school staff and teachers, visit windhammainepta.org. <