WHY APPRECIATION DAYS?

• Employees make a difference in students' lives every day.
  
• Appreciation creates better work and learning environments.
• People don't know they are appreciated unless someone tells them.
  
• Structured appreciation days make sure everyone is involved and honored.
• Showing appreciation is a vital, yet often overlooked aspect of strong leadership.
• Offers the opportunity for students to lead.

• The Employee Appreciation Program organizes 8 days a year for various employees.
• Using student led A-Teams, everyone in the school gets involved.
• The EAP Packets are free to Utrust members and available at a nominal fee for other school systems.
• Each appreciation packets utilizes a different theme to honor and recognize the designated employees for that day.  

• It starts with you.
• Students pick up on the attitude of gratitude concept and begin to express appreciation in other areas of their lives.
• Appreciation breeds appreciation. Start now!

• YES! Every packet has suggestions and activities to get you started showing appreciation.
• Packets include graphics you can customize for your school.
  
• You can follow the easy instructions or take it to another level using your own creativity.

Who Gets Honored…And When?

The Employee Appreciation Program gives accolades to eight groups of employees:

► Bus Drivers...September 

► Custodians…October 

► Superintendents…November 

► Food Service Personnel…January 

► Principals & Assistant Principals…February 

► Professional Services Providers…March 

► Administrative & Instructional Support Staff…April 

► Teachers…May 

If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Dameron Johnson at 615-452-7761 or by e-mail at djohnson@tnuct.com.