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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Mailing might be an option... don't know if I'd be able to find his address though..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your very own "Coins for A's" program!  |
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Valued Member
United States
422 Posts |
Good for you but, don't expect an "A" in math class
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Valued Member
United States
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If I was the teacher, I would refuse your gift until you are no longer his student. It has nothing to do with you. It is just the amount of scandals surrounding teachers today. It's a CYA thing.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I hate that a thoughtful and generous gesture like that has turned to a concern about foul play. I say offer the gift as purely a gift (no strings attached) and if declined, you know at least part of the reason. If that happens, you can always tell him about CCF! I'm assuming this is HS and I had several teachers I would have thought the same about and would not have been worried about offering a gift like this. Part of it depends on your relationship with the teacher. You could most likely easily find his address but, that would be the most awkward way to approach it.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm also thinking of typing everything on the gift, so he can't tell it's my handwriting... but on the other hand, I'm like the only one who has any interest in coins.... :/
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1609 Posts |
Or, I could wait till the end of the year, so he literally CANT give it back. (I'm switching buildings next year)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
677 Posts |
Perfect. At that point he isn't your teacher anymore, and (I'm assuming) won't be in the future. This sounds like the best way to go, by far.
And I say give it to him in person. In the mail, or dropped on his desk anonymously sounds way more suspicious than giving it to him in front of people. Just do it on the last day of school.
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01/24/2017 08:16 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Roy that is a very generous offer. As several have said, this can create a potential issue -sad that we live in that type of world where a nice gesture is taken as something else. I think your own comment of waiting until the end of the year would be a great option. After class or before you leave school that day. Above all else, the simple fact you are doing this speaks volumes about you.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I hate that a thoughtful and generous gesture like that has turned to a concern about foul play. I say offer the gift as purely a gift (no strings attached) and if declined, you know at least part of the reason. Uhhh, he can face disciplinary action for accepting the gift. I was talking to one of my teachers from high school and they are forbidden to accept gifts from students. Because of all the sex scandals, they are more strict than ever and, also, they are very clear in wanting to create a separation between students and teachers. It does not matter if he offers the coin with "no strings attached." The teacher could lose his job. Some school districts are more strict than others. It's also to avoid things like this happening. This I read on Yahoo yesterday. Dallas teacher blackmailed for $28,000 to hide relationship with studenthttp://kxan.com/2017/01/25/dallas-t...ith-student/ |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's kind of an extreme case not involving a palpable gift being exchanged (depending on your definition). I thought it was funny that the middle-schooler blackmailed the teacher. I wonder what happened to the money.  Roy, I think your idea about the end of the school year is the best. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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New Member
United States
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It all depends on the situation really. I am a teacher and kids bring in gifts all the time. Especially at the holidays or end of the year. Granted, I teach younger children, but it isn't that uncommon. If you are worried in the slightest, hold your gift until the end of the year. Write him/her a nice note explaining why you chose this gift for them. It would be very much appreciated!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Whatever you decide, RoyCoinBoy, please keep your parents in the loop.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Whatever you decide, RoyCoinBoy, please keep your parents in the loop. This is great advice as we all know that your intentions are kind and noble. I was a computer science professor for nearly 40 years and in the early years enjoyed so much interaction with my students. We played baseball together and went on recreational trips together. I still hear from former students who enjoyed that personal time so much. It's a different world now and this makes me so sad. You shouldn't give your teacher a gift with some value because of the legal issues. Sorry...  Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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United States
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I think you could just give him the coin, it really should not be a big deal at all.
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