Principal Appreciation Week/Day

Governor's Proclamation

Press Release

 The Illinois Principals Association invites you to celebrate Principal Appreciation Week October 17th through the 21st which culminates with Principal Appreciation Day on October 21st.  This state-endorsed occasion, sponsored by Lifetouch, honors the work and commitment of principals, assistant principals, deans and other building leaders in schools throughout Illinois.  Parents, school staff, and the community at-large are asked to perform some act(s) of appreciation to acknowledge the leadership provided by these educational leaders.  Below are a number of ideas or good acts that can be performed for your principal.

Write for your principal.  Write poems, letters or notes of appreciation and leave them on the desk of your principal.

Organize a breakfast.  Order pastries, coffee and other breakfast items for your favorite administrator.  Arrive early and surprise your principal with breakfast ready and waiting in the office.  Get there early!  They wll be.

Prepare souvenirs and specialty items.  Print your principal’s name on coffee mugs, t-shirts, schoolbags etc. to advertise the efforts of your Principal.

Make Notes.  Have your students write notes like “Well Done!” “Thank You” and “You’re Appreciated” and put them on the desk of your principal before he/she arrives at work.

Decorations.  Decorate the office and hallways of the school showing your appreciation for your principal.

Activities After School.  Plan a reception at the end of the school day for teachers and staff to show appreciation and celebrate their principal.

E-mail.  Teachers can have their students send their principal thank you notes via email during computer class.

Flower Shower.  Shower the principal with flowers from students and staff.

Say Thank You in a fresh way.  Write the phrase “Thanks for a great year!” with each letter on a separate piece of paper.  Now attach the letters to the front of several students.  Arrange the students in the proper order to complete the phrase. Parade through the halls or office for the principal’s viewing pleasure.

Be creative and have fun!