Ideas for letters

January

New Year’s Day (Jan 1): A fresh start to thank those who’ve impacted the past year.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday): Highlighting kindness, respect, and unity.

February

Valentine’s Day (Feb 14): A day to spread love and appreciation to friends, family, and teachers.
Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17): Perfect for spontaneous gratitude notes.

March

Employee Appreciation Day (1st Friday): For staff and faculty who go the extra mile.
International Women’s Day (Mar 8): Celebrate female role models and leaders.
St. Patrick’s Day (Mar 17): Fun, lighthearted notes of luck and appreciation.

April

National Librarian Day (April 16): A chance to thank school or community librarians.
Earth Day (April 22): Gratitude for educators encouraging environmental responsibility.
Administrative Professionals Day (Last Wednesday): Notes for school office staff.

May

Teacher Appreciation Week (1st full week): Highlight teachers with thank-you letters.
Mother’s Day (2nd Sunday): A great time to encourage kids to appreciate moms or role models.
Graduation Season: Thank teachers, coaches, and mentors.

June

Father’s Day (3rd Sunday): Letters for fathers or father figures.
End of School Year: Thank school staff, bus drivers, or classmates.

July

Independence Day (July 4): Letters to celebrate freedom and community leaders.
Parents’ Day (4th Sunday): Acknowledge parental support and love.

August

Back to School Season: Encourage kids to thank past or present teachers and staff.

September

Labor Day (1st Monday): Acknowledging hard-working teachers and staff.
Grandparents Day (1st Sunday after Labor Day): Gratitude letters to grandparents.
World Gratitude Day (Sept 21): Perfect for promoting gratitude-themed letters.

October

World Teachers' Day (Oct 5): International appreciation for teachers.
Boss’s Day (Oct 16): Gratitude for principals, coaches, or mentors.
Halloween (Oct 31): Fun “thank you treats” for bus drivers, custodians, or teachers.

November

Veterans Day (Nov 11): Gratitude for veterans, especially in school communities.
Thanksgiving (4th Thursday): The perfect season for gratitude letters and appreciation.

December

Giving Tuesday (1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving): Promoting acts of kindness and giving back.
Winter Holidays (Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa): Thank teachers, staff, and peers.
New Year’s Eve (Dec 31): Reflecting on and thanking those who shaped the year.