UTRUST
APPRECIATION DAYS
The Utrust Appreciation Days aims to cultivate in students the essential skill of recognizing and expressing appreciation to school staff for things they do for them each day. The program enhances morale, fosters better relationships, boosts attendance and performance and encourages collaboration, ultimately, enriching the overall educational experience for everyone involved.
This program is led by a student leadership team (A-Team) to facilitate celebration of staff members on eight different appreciation days.
“Educating the mind without educating the
heart is no education at all.”
Aristotle
This program exists to make appreciation visible, practical, and sustainable. Rather than adding another task to educators’ plates, it provides simple opportunities to reinforce the culture every school hopes to create—a place where every person knows they matter. Because when people feel appreciated, they are more likely to stay, to serve, to care, and to inspire others to do the same.
A culture of appreciation is not an extra initiative.
It is the foundation upon which great schools are built.
Key Dates
- 6/15 Themes Announced
- 7/1 Packets Available
- 7/15 Culture Grants Open
- 7/15 Appreciation Grants Open
- 8/31 Culture Grants Due
- 8/31 Appreciation Grants Due
- 11/1 Mini Grants Open
- 11/14 Member Dinner
8 Appreciation Days
- Bus Driver Day 9/11
- Custodian Day 10/23
- Superintendent Day 11/13
- Food Service Day 1/8
- Principal Day 2/5
- Special Area Teacher Day 3/5
- Support Staff Day 4/2
- Teacher Day 5/7
