TAKING THE TIME TO SAY THANK YOU

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is February 2-6, 2026 and it is fast approaching!

Home and School recognizes that Teachers are the Heart of every classroom and the Soul of every school. Now more than ever we need to show our teachers how much we appreciate them and how much we value their direct impact on the future of our youth.

Roslyn HandS (Home and School Association) has been busy planning a fun and thoughtful week to celebrate and thank Roslyn’s teachers, specialists, resource support staff, child care workers, behaviour technicians, admin, and support staff. We could not do this without the incredible generosity of our Roslyn community.

Starting Monday, February 2, 2026, HandS is delighted to help show our appreciation for the incredible teachers and staff who support our students every day.

Monday, February 2
A selection of baked goods and fruit will be available starting at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, February 3
A barista will be serving hot teas and coffees from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 4
We invite all Roslyn families to create thank you cards for the teachers and staff who support their children. A simple handmade note from students and families goes a long way.

Thursday, February 5
A raffle for all teaching and support staff, with prizes for everyone. We are looking for all kinds of prizes to treat our Teachers and Support Staff. Ideas include chocolates, gift baskets, gift cards or certificates, a favourite wine, spirit, or special treat.

How to contribute to the Raffle:

• Drop off a prize or gift card at the Health Room starting Monday, February 2 until Wednesday, February 4 (Not at the the office please – it’s a secret raffle)
• Send an email to info@roslynhands.ca with the item or service that you would like to donate and we will forward you the winner’s details on Thursday, February 5

Friday, February 6
HandS will be hosting a catered lunch for staff. The caterer received rave reviews from teachers and staff at the Parent Teacher Interview dinner hosted by HandS in November. We are also looking for volunteers to help on Friday. Sign-up is available here:
https://roslynhands.ca/volunteer-sign-up/

If you would like to be part of the celebration and help us provide a week of treats and surprises, please consider making a financial donation of any size. You can use the Donate button below or send an Interac e-transfer to roslynhandstreasurer@gmail.com

For your convenience, we also accept Interac e-transfers to roslynhandstreasurer@gmail.com

If you have a talent or skill to share, a service to donate, or a gift or prize to contribute, please send us a note at info@roslynhands.ca

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We truly could not make this week happen without our amazing community.