There’s a time for teaching, and a time for eating. This is the time for eating. (Photo courtesy Christi Messner)
It was more than a well-polished apple.
Community members came together this week and pooled financial resources to show appreciation to local teachers and support staff.
Led by Coupeville Elementary teacher Christi Messner, the effort produced a lunchtime repast to commemorate Teacher Appreciation Week.
But it wasn’t only teachers who benefited, as bus barn employees, custodians, maintenance, open den, food services, and district office workers joined them in chowin’ down.
Sunshine Drip provided the goods, with everyone getting sandwiches, cookies, chips, salad, and a variety of drinks.
Response was strongly positive.
“This is what small town USA is all about!,” said Pamela Davison-Schroeder. “I’ve lived all over this country, I’m proud to call Coupeville home. What an amazing group of beautiful people.”
Messner’s big sister, CHS/CMS Attendance Secretary Barbi Ford, agreed with the sentiment.
“Everyone at CMHS were very appreciative of all the effort that went into this event,” she said. “It was a big hit!
“Thank you Chris, for all you do to support everyone in our school!”
Messner actually raised enough money, she plans to buy gift certificates for local businesses, then hold a drawing to reward some lucky teachers.
And, it’s not too late to get in on the teacher love as our educators continue to provide a lifeline to students during the Age of Coronavirus.
To donate towards the gift certificates, use the allofus@whidbey.net account on PayPal or the Christi Messner account on Venmo.
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