Virginians can send special thank-you cards for Teacher Appreciation Week
April 3, 2023
Most people remember that special teacher or teachers who helped spark their imagination and learning. That’s the idea behind the Virginia Lottery’s Thank a Teacher campaign.
For the eighth year, the Lottery, in partnership with The Supply Room, IGT, and NeoPollard Interactive, is encouraging Virginians to send special thank-you cards to recognize K-12 public school teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8 – 12, 2023).
The thank-you cards feature artwork designed by three Virginia public school students. The designs were submitted in a statewide competition, and the winners were selected by a distinguished group of art educators and community members. Those three winners, one each from elementary, middle and high school, are:
- Leah Salzberg, a 5th grader at Brownsville Elementary School in Albemarle County
- Allie Beatley, a 7th grader at Grafton Middle School in York County
- Vaidehi Murthy, a 10th grader at Deep Run High School in Henrico County
Qualifying teachers who receive a thank-you note can enter a drawing for a chance to win a Virginia-themed vacation from the Virginia Lottery as well as $2,500 in supplies for their school, courtesy of The Supply Room.
“Teachers are at the heart of the Lottery’s role to support K-12 public education in Virignia, and we love the opportunity to celebrate all their hard work through the Thank a Teacher campaign,” said Virginia Lottery Executive Director Kelly Gee. “We are excited to be awarding four lucky teachers with a much-deserved vacation and supplies for their schools, courtesy of our partner at The Supply Room.”
To send a digital thank-you note or to request hard-copy notes for your school, please visit https://thankateacherva.com/. Hard-copy notes also are available through participating PTA chapters and all Virginia Lottery customer service centers. Digital notes must be sent by May 12, 2023. Teachers have until May 19, 2023, to enter the drawing.
All Virginia Lottery profits go to K-12 education in Virginia. In Fiscal Year 2022, the Lottery raised more than $779 million for K-12 education, making up approximately 10 percent of Virginia’s total K-12 school budget. For a complete list of Lottery funds distributed to Virginia school districts, visit the Virginia Lottery’s Giving Back page. For general information or to play games online, visit the Virginia Lottery’s website or download the Lottery’s app. Connect with the Lottery on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
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