Thank you for embracing our new staff appreciation week!
Sparked by Interim Superintendent Dr. John Murray’s idea to appreciate employees now instead of waiting until the end of the school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools created a weeklong celebration to honor and appreciate all staff members Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
The goal of Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week was to encourage and uplift all teachers and all employees of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Unlike days or weeks that focus on one group or another, this week of appreciation covers everyone working in Chesterfield County Public Schools: teachers, cafeteria staff, office workers, bus drivers, skilled tradespeople, custodians, technology employees and all other people working in our schools and central offices.
There was an enthusiastic response to this new initiative from students, families, businesses, community groups and CCPS employees. Among the ways people expressed gratitude were by writing notes, nominating people for Game Changer awards, sharing tasty snacks, posting on social media and creating shoutout boards. Also, The Treat Shop bakery and restaurant gave a free doughnut to every employee who showed their ID badge. Photos submitted from schools and offices can be seen in this folder.
The inaugural Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week was so joyful that it seems likely to become an annual celebration.