Take me out to the ball game! We all have our favorite days in the school year – mine, Graduation Day and the Annual Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day. Each year the generous, creative parents of children at Rolling Hills Country Day School transform our auditorium into a delightful oasis in the middle of the workday.
A couple weeks before the event we were thrilled to receive an “admission ticket” to a DAY AT THE PARK accompanied by a box of Cracker Jack – a baseball-themed luncheon, and we were invited to wear our favorite team jersey. How fun! And while we know the general theme of the event, the decor and menu will be a surprise until we walk through the auditorium doors. We’re always dazzled and amazed when we enter the room!
The attention to detail is what impresses me most. This year featured charming picnic tables with astro turf runners with giant baseball vases and handcrafted daffodil arrangements. Four “Olde Fashioned Stations” were set up around the room – Party Favors, Root Beer Floats, Ball Park Candy & Cupcake, Popcorn. Fresh popped corn was offered with assorted toppings – truffle salt was by far the most popular. Several moms baked specialty cookies, which were made into ice cream sandwiches, a hot seller! The buffet table featured a bounty of picinic-style sandwiches, salads, and sides. Last but not least, one dad was the pretzel & peanut vendor, how adorable is that??
While some parents graciously serve the food and set the tables at the luncheon, other parents are in the classrooms with the children so teachers may have an extended lunch period to relax and enjoy the fabulous meal. We are so very fortunate to work at an outstanding school with such a dedicated parent population.
Extending my personal Thank You to the creative, clever, generous parents of the students at Country Day School. You can bet that my camera battery is charged and I can’t wait to capture your artistic imaginative flair and original ideas for entertaining on this day every single year. I’m inspired by your creativity and grateful for your dedication and enthusiasm. You are the All Stars!
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UPDATE April 2015: This just in!
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon ~ Farmers Market Theme
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This looks lovely! I am incharge of planning this for my son’s school this year and would love some information on some of the adorable details used for your luncheon. What exactly were the favors for the teachers? Also, can you find out where the mugs were purchased from and how did they coordinate the rootbeer float station? I love the chalkboard plates….is that what your food was served on and did someone purchase them or make them? Thanks so much!!! Just trying to complile a list of ideas.
Take care,
Melissa Brazell
Hi Melissa – i will try to get answers for you from the mom who hosted the event.
LL
Hello, I am doing a baseball lucheon for my daughter teachers. and would like to know all the favors, and set up you did.
thank muriel
the lucheon is in March. so a quick reply will be greatly appreciated.
Hi Muriel –
Good luck with your luncheon. Unfortunately, I was a guest at this event, and did not plan it, so the best we can do is look at the photos for inspiration.
Bless you for honoring the teachers.
LL
I still remember last year one! I was shocked to see such a beautiful Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon. Parents and you are amazing…
This was a Teaches Appreciation Day? WOW! Definitely an obvious sign that you teachers are loved and appreciated! Congratulations! What an amazing luncheon in so many ways.
Hi MJ – we are so fortunate, the parents really go all out, and they are so creative (on a budget too). Very inspiring.
LL