Teacher Appreciation Week Resources

Resources for Schools Sites

Sample message to schools on how to engage parents

2021 San Diego Unified Teacher Appreciation Week

Here at [school district name], we are especially grateful to teachers right now for being so adaptable, creative and dedicated during the pandemic. San Diego Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, and we want to use this opportunity to thank teachers for serving students and their families.

To help schools encourage parents and families to participate, the National PTA has created a Teacher Appreciation Week promotional event toolkit with resources including template certificates, flyers, thank you cards and social media graphics and sample messages.

Invite parents to get involved by:

  • Sharing how their children's teachers have helped virtually while students learn at home.

  • Encouraging them to thank their teachers by sending them a note sharing their appreciation.

  • Share photos and your activities during the week of May 3-7 on social media by using the hashtag #ThankATeacherSD.

  • On May 4, 2021 encourage parents and studetns to upload a photo of them and their favorite teacher using #ThankATeacherSD.

Let's share why Educators Matter and celebrate teachers!


Sample Social Media Messages

Sample social media posts have been created to help schools and companies in San Diego encourage their community members to thank the teachers who have made a difference in their lives. Just copy and paste the text!

Please note that these are just suggested social media posts to make it easy for you, but you can also modify and/or use additional posts.

Sample Tweet

  • We may not be able to hug our teachers right now, but we can still send them love virtually! During Teacher Appreciation Week, tell us why you love our San Diego teachers by using #ThankATeacherSD. #BetterSD

  • We are so grateful to all the teachers who have been adaptable and stepped up during pandemic. Teachers work hard every day to support students and their families. Share how a teacher is going above and beyond for your students right now with #ThankATeacherSD. #BetterSD

  • Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, this is your chance to tell us about a teacher who made a difference in your life. Share your message using #ThankATeacherSD and tag a friend to invite them also to give thanks! #BetterSD

  • San Diego loves teachers! During Teacher Appreciation Week, tell us about something a teacher taught you that you will never forget. Use #ThankATeacherSD. Download, customize and print a sign or create your own! #BetterSD

Sample Facebook Posts

  • Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7 and this is your chance to tell us how much you appreciate teachers. Share your message using #ThankATeacherSD and tag a friend to invite them also to give thanks. Download, customize and print a #ThankATeacherSD sign or create your own.

  • Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Don't forget to #ThankATeacherSD by sharing a photo or video. Tell us how your child's teacher has gone above and beyond to support their students during the pandemic or share something you learned from a teacher that you will never forget.

Click the image below to follow us on social media and easily share your #ThankATeacherSD message!

Resources for Other Stakeholders

The materials below are intended for organizations, state and local agencies and businesses interested in participating in San Diego Teacher Appreciation Week. Use these sample materials to invite your teams to join.

Sample e-newsletter or website content

2021 San Diego Teacher Appreciation Week

San Diego loves teachers! We cannot begin to thank them enough for being so adaptable and stepping up during the pandemic. During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7, [Organization's Name ] invites everyone to participate and give thanks to San Diego's teachers!

Share a post, image or video on any social media site with a thank you message and the hashtag #ThankATeacherSD. Post about how a teacher has influenced your children or give a shout out to a teacher who has made a difference in your life. Tag a friend and invite them also to give thanks.