Orders open November 3
With a donation to HEF for Gratitude Gifts, you can support our grants that fund amazing classroom projects AND send a thank-you gift to a Hopkins teacher or staff member who has made a difference for your child. You can also send one to a coworker if you are a Hopkins staff member.
Parents! Does your kid have a favorite teacher? A bunch of great teachers? A really caring bus driver? The most motivating coach? A super understanding para? Or did a staff member go above and beyond for your child? They deserve a Gratitude Gift!
Teachers and staff! Do you have a great teaching partner? The perfect para? An amazing admin? Do you have a coworker who has your back and makes every day better? They deserve a Gratitude Gift!
We know you are busy. Let us help! You order. We deliver.
Show appreciation to Hopkins teachers and staff with treats and a sweet personal note and help HEF fund our next big idea.
Donate $25 this fall for a Gratitude Gift, and your special person will receive*:
A personalized thank you note
One Breadsmith mini loaf of chocolate chip banana bread* or an allergen-friendly alternative**
$15 gift card from Craft & Crew Hospitality, which includes Pub 819, Duke’s on 7, Stanley’s NE Bar Room, The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar, The Block Food + Drink, The Bar Draft House, WELLS Roadside, and Green 2 Go.
Spread the Love: We will also set up a spread of Breadsmith bread in staff rooms for all Hopkins teachers and staff.
* Staff who receive more than one Gratitude Gift will receive a certificate for an additional mini loaf of Breadsmith bread for each additional gift.
** Staff with noted allergies will receive an allergen-friendly alternative. If you have not already shared your allergies with us, please fill out this form.
You will need to fill out a separate order for each person on your list and then go to your cart for checkout.
Below, you can look up the exact spelling of a Hopkins Public Schools teacher or staff member’s name.
Call for Partnership
Do you own a company or know a company that would consider partnering with HEF for Gratitude Gifts? Each fall and spring, Hopkins parents order 350-400 Gratitude Gifts for teachers across the district. These gifts include a personalized card and gift.
Gratitude Gifts are a simple way to support the Hopkins Education Foundation’s work to make a difference for all students and staff, and at the same time, show appreciation to teachers and staff! Consider partnering with HEF on Gratitude Gifts.
Examples of how you can help:
Sponsor Gratitude Gifts with a monetary donation.
Donate or discount items for gifts, such as small succulent plants, cookies, donuts, cupcakes, and more.
Donate gift cards for your restaurant, coffee shop, brewery, or business (value of $10-$25 each).
Email Jacqui Barnard at jacqui.barnard@hopkinsschools.org or call 952-988-5223 to inquire about a partnership.
“I enjoy being involved in my community and staying active in my children’s education. I find it rewarding to help teachers educate and inspire the next generation.”
-Jim Cameron, BLVD Kitchen and Bar,
Gratitude Gifts partner
