STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK 2025
APRIL 28 - MAY 2

Join us in celebrating our amazing Dingeman staff all week long! Each day has a fun theme. Room Parents help coordinate classroom-level activities—feel free to customize based on your teacher’s preferences. If you would like to volunteer to help in another capacity during staff appreciation week, please fill out this form for us! We’d LOVE the support.

The FFC will be providing daily breakfast for non-classroom staff, as well as hosting the All Staff Luncheon on Thursday 5/1. Let's make this a week full of joy and gratitude for the incredible people who make Dingeman shine!

  APPRECIATION WEEK SCHEDULE  

Monday, April 28: Celebratory Signs for Staff
Create and hang a sign outside your teacher's classroom.

- Use art supplies from room B19 or purchase a pre-made poster.
- Plan sign placement in advance.
- Hang signs as early as 7am or present them during drop-off.

Tuesday, April 29: Flower Day
Each student brings a flower for their teacher.

- STEM Floral Co. will sell flowers on campus starting at 8am for $3 each (cash only).
- Check if vases are available; ask families to donate if needed.
- Consider bringing extra flowers for students who forget one.

Wednesday, April 30: Favorites Day
Students bring a favorite treat, snack, or fruit for their teacher.

- Ask your teacher about store-bought vs homemade preferences.
- Alternative: Bring classroom supplies from the teacher's wish list.

Thursday, May 1: Dress Like Your Teacher Day
(REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL)
Students dress like their teacher or wear their teacher's favorite color.

- No items to bring.
- All Staff Luncheon. FFC will provide lunch for all Dingeman staff.

Friday, May 2: Thank You Card Day
Students wear Dingeman shirts and bring a note, drawing or poem for their teacher.

- Small gifts or gift cards are welcome. Ask your teacher about their preferences.

 DAILY BREAKFAST & LUNCH FOR TEACHERS 

Room Parents coordinate morning breakfast and lunch
(no lunch on Thursday due to the All Staff Luncheon)

- Use SignUp Genius or Google Docs to organize donations.
- Confirm teacher dietary preferences.
- Deliver lunch to the front office 5-10 minutes before lunch break.

Take advantage of these family dinner nights during appreciation week:
April 30 - The Kebab Shop
May 2 - French Oven

 RECOGNIZING ALL DINGEMAN STAFF 

Let's not forget the 40+ AMAZING staff beyond classroom teachers!
- Families can "adopt" a staff member to give a card or flower.
- Join the Poster Making Party on Friday, April 25 in B19, starting at 3pm.

Don't forget to include Support Staff

If another teacher or aide helps in your class, invite families to show appreciation for them too. See the Staff Favorites List for ideas of that they like.

Non-Classroom Dingeman Staff

Front Office: Irma Martinez, Donna Rezanka, and Ivy Lam

Special Education: Ms. Leilia Johnson, Mr. Michael McCoy, and Ms. Mary Jordan 

Music Teachers: On campus on Tuesday

PE Teachers: Coach O’Leary and Coach Teachout

Building Services Staff: Ben Kilroy and Thomas Gutierrez

Principal: Mr. Pedrotti 

Vice Principal: Mrs. Miller

Health Office Nurses: Ms. Avorh and Ms. Gibson

Counselors: Steven Susalla and Keri Patton

Library: Mrs. DaVersa 

Adapted Physical Education: Torrie Cababa

Psychologist: Ms. Cain

Speech Language Pathologist: Sarah Yuen, Karine Chakarian, and Lisa Lafoon

Occupational Therapist: Kristin McDonald

Physical Therapist: Jenise Murray

Paraeducators: Kaheen Abdullah, Kristyne Bender, Danielle Calhoun, Susan Chavez, Phuong Duong, Sherlie Gelin, Madison Hall, Tammy Morales, Jisun Ok, Vanessa Perez, Rosa Sandoval, Nancy SanFilippo, and Manal Siddiq

Cafeteria Staff: Jacky Spanjer, Tayeba Mohammadzai, Mohammad Popalzai, and Libby Rasgaitis

Noon Duty: Sherlie Gelin, Ivy Lam, Ruqayya Noreen, Swarnalakshimi Nagarajan, and April Stone

And the wonderful SAY staff!

Join us for our annual World’s Fair event, where we’ll celebrate the rich diversity of cultures from around the globe and raise funds for our school! On Friday, May 16 from 3-6:30 p.m., right here on campus, all students, families, and friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with games, activities, delicious food, and exciting entertainment. Discover what makes each culture unique through interactive exhibits and engaging activities that highlight the traditions, customs, and stories that bring us all together. For more information, please contact Claudine Ricanor Kollmeyer: claudinericanor@dingeman.net

We are looking for cultural ambassadors, booth vendors and sponsors for the World's Fair. Cultural Amabassadors will help coordinate stations to highlight and educate different cultures for our attendees.  Booth vendors and sponsorship opportunities are available for small businesses and organizations who would like to have visibility within our Dingeman community.  

We are in need of volunteers to help throughout the event.  Please fill out the form here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ry1nhjujpCOWousCnJa5TqVDeA_VUpv0AinysIIbNW8/edit?ts=6808085e to sign up!  We also welcome students who are in need to community hours.