05/08/2026
This week, we proudly celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, and our hearts are absolutely full of gratitude for the incredible preschool and school-age team that makes our program so special.
Every single day, our teachers show up with dedication, compassion, and purpose - playing a vital role in shaping the healthy growth and development of our nation’s youth. Through the intentional use of the HighScope curriculum, our children are empowered to take initiative, make choices, and build confidence as active learners. With the support of the Second Step curriculum, our team nurtures social-emotional skills, helping children develop empathy, problem-solving abilities, and strong relationships that will guide them throughout their lives. This work matters deeply, and it does not go unnoticed.
To celebrate this amazing team, we enjoyed a full week of appreciation fun:
🍩Monday kicked things off with “You ‘donut’ know how much we appreciate you!” - a sweet start with donuts to match our sweet staff.
🥤Tuesday we were “Soda-lighted to have teachers and staff like you!” with a fun and refreshing dirty soda bar.
🍿Wednesday reminded us that our teachers make us “pop” with appreciation, celebrated with popcorn and flavored water.
🍎Thursday honored our team as the “apple of our eye” with a delicious caramel apple bar.
🌮 And today, we wrapped up the week recognizing that our team is “nacho” average teachers—with a well-deserved nacho bar celebration!
👚Thanks to generous monetary donations, we were able to treat our teachers to personalized cups, shirts, notebooks, and sweet treats!
🩷 This week would not have been possible without the incredible support from our community. We extend a heartfelt thank you to the many families who contributed, the LCB administration team, Kalamazoo County Ready 4s, and Celebration Cinema for helping us make this week so meaningful and memorable.
To our teachers: thank you for your passion, your patience, your creativity, and your unwavering commitment to children and families. You are making a lasting impact every single day, and we are beyond grateful to have such an exceptional team.
We appreciate you - not just this week, but always. 🩵