Celebrating Our Teachers 

Letter sent to DCPS educators from Chancellor Rhee

Dear DCPS Educator,

This is National Teacher Appreciation week, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work.

I believe the work that occurs in your classroom each day is some of the hardest and most important work in this country. Your commitment to the success, well being and safety of our students shows. I know your job is not always easy, and sometimes the rewards are not obvious, but know that your work affects many lives, and many futures, every day that you stand in front of your classroom.

Our graduation rates are increasing and our students are achieving at an unprecedented pace. This is absolutely due to your skill and commitment. You are essential to the success of our students, and DCPS cannot improve as a district without you.

On behalf of myself, the staff at the central office, and the people of Washington DC: thank you for all you do for our students every day.

Sincerely,

Michelle Rhee
Chancellor

Video message to DCPS educators from Chancellor Rhee

Ways you can help celebrate DCPS teachers:

• Read notes of gratitude for DCPS teachers from the community.
• Learn some free, easy ways to say thank you to the special teachers in your child’s life in this month's Parent News.
• Hear from a few fabulous DCPS educators in their own words.
• Watch profiles of outstanding educators on District Knowledge Network (Comcast channel 99, RCN channel 18 and Verizon channel 12).

School News - Celebrating DCPS Teachers:

	Veteran DCPS Teachers Provide Education for Generations
	Jefferson Middle School Educator Honored with Induction to National Teachers Hall of Fame

	View the proclamation by Mayor Adrian M. Fenty