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October 18, 2016

Christmas Messages from Teachers to Students

Christmas Messages from Teachers to Students

Students are often the shining stars of your day, and the holiday season is a great time to let them know it. Sending a holiday card to your students shows them you care, can help strengthen your bond, and may even serve as a subconscious, cheery reminder that they have homework due right after Christmas break.

Your holiday greeting cards don’t have to be textbook boring. By choosing an image that catches your eye and writing a personalized message, you can send a memorable holiday card that reflects your own teaching style and personality or your school’s personality and traditions. We’ll even help you out with a few examples of traditional, funny and clever Christmas messages from teachers noted below.

Feel free to use the holiday messages verbatim, or simply as a starting point to jumpstart your own creativity.

Peace Hope Love Joy Traditional Holiday Card

Traditional Christmas Messages from Teachers

Traditional Christmas messages from teachers can stick with the standard themes of peace, goodwill, and joy for the holiday season. But you can also add a dash of teacher influence by mentioning things like wisdom, intelligence, creativity, and other elements that you cherish as a teacher. Traditional messages are also a good place to bring up common Christmas references like shining stars and angels.

May your Christmas be filled with

Merriment and bliss – and your

New Year with infinite learning.

Happy Holidays!

***

The Christmas star shines bright in the sky.

Star students like you do the same in my class.

Merry Christmas!

Funny Snowmen Holiday Card

Humorous Christmas Messages from Teachers

If your class typically leaves students in stitches, one of our funny Christmas messages might be right up your alley. Humorous messages on these holiday greeting cards can mention specific teaching topics or subjects. You can also write them as a math problem or other equation that gives your students yet another chance to chuckle.

If one elf had 12 candy canes,

And another elf had 12 candy canes,

How many candy canes did Santa have?

He got all 24 of them, of course. He’s Santa!

Hope your holidays add up to a fabulous season.

***

Don’t worry.

I told Santa you always showed up and handed in your homework on time.

You should definitely end up on the “Nice” list.

Merry Christmas from your favorite teacher!

Snowman Angel Holiday Card

Modern and Clever Messages from Teachers

Modern and clever Christmas messages from teachers are known for putting a twist on something typically associated with the holiday season. Your choices are huge, with options that include reindeer, twinkling stars, Santa and his elves, angels, blinking lights, and any member of the group included in the traditional nativity scene. We went for the wise men.

The three wise men didn’t get that way

without listening to their teachers.

You’re well on your way to their status.

Merry Christmas to an exceptional student!

Warm Winter Wishes Holiday Card
One of our favorite Christmas cards!

Teachers that get remembered are those that make a notable impact on students of all ages. The impact can come from captivating lessons, building positive relationships, and showing you really care. Sending holiday cards to your students can definitely contribute to the latter two. While you’re on your own for lessons plans, PaperDirect has your holiday card needs covered – shop today!

October 2, 2015

12 Employee Award Ideas Inspired by Christmas

12 Employee Award Ideas Inspired by

Hear that? Sleigh bells ringing in the lane as Christmas rapidly approaches? Before you know it, the weather forecast will be cold and snowy and it’ll be time to celebrate the holidays with your employees. When hosting a holiday event in your office, these 12 Christmas employee award ideas are fun ways to recognize your staff before the year’s end.

Mr. Christmas

Whether it’s the holiday season or a late work night powering through a major project, Mr. (or Ms.) Christmas is always there to boost employee morale. Mr./Ms. Christmas is your company’s loudest cheerleader, inspiring coworkers to make it work during challenging tasks or periods. Reward your employee with the most spirit and positive attitude the Mr./Ms. Christmas title.

Employee gift or award idea for Christmas

The Rudolph Award

Santa Claus called on the outcasted Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to light the way for his sleigh on a foggy Christmas Eve. Therefore, The Rudolph Award goes to your company’s strongest leader. This award recipient is the person who lit the way for your business when times were darkest.

Santa’s Little Helper

Where would your business be without your customer support staff? Recognize the customer service representative at your company who went the extra mile for your clients or customers during the holiday season or throughout the year.  

The Mrs. Claus Award

Every office has a nurturing parental figure who always has a warm hug and a few minutes to listen to concerns and issues. The Mrs. Claus Award goes to the office mom/dad, that employee who is taking care of the staff, whatever it is they might need.

Hardest Working Elf

Maybe this goes to the salesperson with the highest numbers for the quarter, or the entry-level employee who worked nights and weekends on a variety of assignments. Award your hardest-working employee this fun-filled honor to show your appreciation for all the time and effort they’ve dedicated to your business.

Use this stationery paper for ugly sweater contests

Ugliest Christmas Sweater

A great way to lighten the mood during the holiday season is by hosting an ugly sweater competition. Then, at your office Christmas party, announce the winner of the prestigious award. Be sure to get lots of pictures of the ugly sweater nominees to show off during the award ceremony, for a few extra laughs.

snowman

Prettiest Ornament Award

Just like that one gorgeous Christmas ornament your family has treasured for generations, every office has one person who is always dressed to the nines and this award goes to that  best dressed iemployee. The Prettiest Ornament Award should be given to that one person who has a keen sense of style and looks impeccable, even on Casual Fridays.

Customize these papers for certificates

The Abominable Snowman

Some people simply love the winter. They take their kids sledding, they slalom the ski slopes any chance they get, and they’re snowman-crafting abilities are unbeatable. Award your employee’s passion for wintertime with The Abominable Snowman award.

Finest Christmas Fare

During swimsuit season, you deplore this employee’s baking skills and generous spirit but when it’s the holiday season, this person is your absolute favorite. Whether it’s handmade cookies, expertly-crafted candies, or a variety of other calorie-laden treats, thank the employee who has stuffed you full of sweets throughout the year with the Finest Christmas Fare award.

Ebenezer Scrooge/Grinch

While this employee might be a bit gruff and rough around the edges, this person captures the kindness of the holiday season with any nonprofit or charitable work they do outside of the office. Even though Scrooge and The Grinch seemed like cruel-hearted jerks on the outside, both ultimately gave into the Christmas spirit and embraced the Season of Giving. Honor the giving spirit of an employee in your office with the Ebenezer Scrooge/Grinch award.

Hand out Tumblers as Christmas gifts or awards

Christmas Tree Climber

While your company has already recognized the hard work of certain employees by promoting them, the Christmas Tree Climber award celebrates one worker’s climb to the top. This is your chance to call attention to this employee’s incredible strides for the company over the past year.

Most-Beloved Christmas Tradition

Loyalty is a valuable trait that tends to be overlooked. Your company’s Most-Beloved Christmas Tradition award goes to the person who has worked with your business the longest. Through successful years and lean ones, this employee showed up for work every day regardless of whether things were looking up or down.

The Christmas season will be much more enjoyable at your place of business with fun awards like the ones listed above. Use any or all of these ideas, and don’t forget to come up other creative employee award ideas, too!

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