Thanking Teachers

Hi! I’m not really sure on how I thank teachers who wrote me recommendations. I know for sure I’ll be writing a hand written card and personalizing it about everything they’ve done for me through school, but should I also get them a gift card or will the written card be good enough?

I’ve written a bajillion letters over the years, with 2 in my briefcase to get to one of these days. (Juniors, so no immediate reason to get off CC and start writing.)

A thank you note would be very nice. I’ve never gotten a gift card, though my husband has gotten one or two. But it’s absolutely not expected or necessary.