2005-05-03 - 12:12 p.m.
How much does my work lik me? For staff appreciation week we received ziploc baggies of candy. Each of them had a little note in it (with stars and shit). Here's are two:
Note #1 (Front side)
Your devotion to excellence - and never settling for less - makes a difference every day and helps our team reach success. For going above and beyond, we say "thank you" from the heart. We're grateful we can count on you to always do your part.
Note #1 (back side)
Appreciation Snack Pack
Mounds Bar - Because you deserve mounds of appreciation.
Peppermint Pattie - To thank you for your commit-"mint."
Cheese cracker sandwiches - Becasue we know we can count on you - especially at crunch time.
Tootsie Roll - For being a good "roll" model.
Goldfish snack crackers - Because your extra efforts make you a good catch.
Chocolate chip cookies - Because you never crumble under pressure.
100 Grand Bar - Because that's what your salary will be after the raise (not really, I work for a nonprofit). Actually it's - We think your dedication is simply grand!
So if you had enough worker appreciation cheese here's another.
Notecard 2 (front side)
8 ways to keep your commit-"mint" strong
1. Always do your best
2. Choose a positive attitude
3. Get plenty of rest to restore your energy
4. Learn healthful ways to manage stress
5. Set realistic goals for what you can get done each day
6. Be a team player
7. Maintain a sense of humor (why do you think I'm posting the notecard on my blog!)
8. Remember how much we appreciate your comit-"mint"
Notecard 2(back side)
Thanks for your commit-"mint"
Starlight mint - Because your commit-"mint" to education makes you a shining star
Peppermint Pattie - Because you are a lesbian jock with an intellectual girlfriend who calls you sir. (Ok not really). Because you deserve a pat on the back for your commit-"mint" to our students.
Junior Mints - Because you show your commit-"mint" in every school-day tasks, big or small
Spearmint gum - Because your commit-"mint" helps our school community stick together.
Peppermint lifesavers - Because your commit-"mint" to excellence means a "hole' lot to us.
