<p>Is it the norm to give gifts at boarding school and if so to whom--teachers, dorm parents, proctors, coaches etc? Would it be insulting to give homebaked goods? DD loves to bake, and we were thinking about having her bring treats back after the Thanksgiving break. There are a lot of folks who have made her transition easy, and we would love to say thanks.</p>
<p>No, I think it’s covered in the 42k.</p>
<p>Of all of the gifts that I have received from students, the most cherished are the handmade cards of thanks. I can’t remember who gave me which coffee cup, but I have a little bundle of the cards that came with them.</p>
<p>So, by all means, send a goodie basket, just have her write her gratitude for the help that has been received on a little card.</p>
<p>I think I still have every thank you note that I’ve ever received; not because I am sentimental (I’m not really), but because it is nice to know that you’ve made a difference. A little reminder of that is a wonderful gift.</p>
<p>My daughter’s experience last year was that some kids gave their teachers small gifts, others did not. She was unable to come home for thanksgiving last year so when she came home for Christmas break we went out and got a box of Christmas cards and she hand wrote notes to all of her teachers and sent them Christmas cards. This year she’ll be home for thanksgiving and we haven’t discussed it yet but I’m assuming she will want to make fudge or cookies to bring back with her for special teachers/advisors etc. It can be a pretty long list if you include all the teachers, advisors, dorm heads, and other adults who have helped along the way.</p>
<p>Ha OPs!!
I believe a special gift and thank you note to his/her adviser from the parents & student would be much appreciated:) ie a box of See’s Candy… <“__”></p>
<p>We gave our D’s English teacher $15,000. She still got a C.</p>
<p>^^Hahahahaha.</p>