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CLICK HERE TO DONATE FOR STAFF CHRISTMAS BONUS FUND
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Every single day we get messages and phone calls like these from our Skipstone teachers…

  • “I’m concerned about _____. They just don’t seem to be themselves lately. I contacted mom but I just thought I should share it with you.”

  • “_____ is struggling in class so I spent some time giving her some new strategies that I hope will encourage and help her.”

  • “I am so proud of _____. He was stressed out about the lesson but he kept trying and trying and he finally got it! Then he made a 96 on the test!”

  • “I know it’s not in the budget, but I bought some stuff for an amazing hands-on lesson. The kids loved it!!! Sending you pics!”

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We are constantly overwhelmed by the love and care that our Skipstone teachers have for our Warriors. They SHOW UP every single day. And they do not just show up physically....they show up mentally, emotionally and personally. They spend 7+ hours every day guiding, encouraging and pushing our Warriors to be the very best that they can be. 

 

They “show up” even though…

—They definitely do not get paid what they deserve. (The downfall of having the lowest tuition in our area.) Teaching is a ministry and a “calling” for all of our Skipstone teachers and it shows in everything that they do. 

 

—They use their own funds to purchase teaching tools (and never complain). 

 

—They do not just “leave” mentally and emotionally each day at 4:00. (We get calls regularly from teachers that start with “I hate to call you so late but I’m worried about one of my students and I know I won’t be able to sleep if I don’t share it with you.”)

 

—They get very little positive encouragement from parents. Most parents do not reach out to teachers unless they are upset or angry about something (sorry, but that’s the truth). 

 

Our teachers “show up” every day for the ones we care the most about in the whole world - our precious children!!! It’s time we start “showing up” for them. Skipstone cannot be Skipstone without our amazing teachers. We are truly blessed! 

 

As the holidays are approaching, we need your help to bless our teachers with a tangible love gift for Christmas! Every year our Warrior families give monetary donations and we split the total amount among all of the Skipstone Staff. Last year we reached our goal of $18,000 and $18,000 is our goal again this year! 

 

Please use this donation link above to donate to the Skipstone Staff Christmas Bonus Fund! 

 

***You are more than welcome to give teachers a personal Christmas gift in addition to the donation to the Christmas Bonus Fund. Their “favorites” page is on your child’s Communication Google Classroom if you need some ideas. 

 

Other Great Ideas…

-Amazon gift cards

-Restaurant gift cards

-Notes of appreciation 

-Pray for them daily

-Volunteer in the classroom

-Supervise lunch/recess so they can have a short break 

-Purchase items they need/want for class (Their Amazon Wish Lists are on the Communication Google Classroom)

Skipstone admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available. Skipstone does not discriminate on the basis of race in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, local programs, athletic programs, and other Skipstone administered programs.

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