Teacher Appreciation Week (5-7-20)

Teacher Appreciation Week (5-7-20)

Weekand schools all over the country are finding unique ways on how to show thanks kq2's danielle soxy has the story on how the teachers at webster learning center showed appreciation <<<joy was in the air today at the webster learning center.the staff gathered to celebrate teacher appreciation week and to see some familiar faces for the first time.

"we just wanted to get everybody together.

See some old faces that we've missed and give a chance for everyone to reconnect--and some free food and snacks along the way, too."

It was supposed to be a drive-thru style lunch turning into a parking lot barbeque out and socializing and it's been really really fun to see everybody"fun was the theme--especially for the principalwho said he wanted to make everyone smile today."you know things have been so unusual and unordinary right now.

Just anything.

A little light-heartedness, a few laughs.

We want this to be a fun event for everybody.but today's event means a little more to one particular teacher..."i've been with the st.

Joe school district for 30 years.

I started in alternative education.

One of the first things we started doing was grilling for kids.

We think it's important to get together and spend some time eating and sharing stories."

John is retiring after 30 years.

Today's event is one of his lasts...and he's finishing just how he started..."started here grilling and ending doing the same thing.

Food and fellowship go together and it's a good group of people who work together to help make kids successful."reporting in st.

Josephdanielle sachse, kq2 news>>> the teachers mentioned how much they miss their students and that they can't wait to see them in the fall.