![]() ![]() It can be stressful driving a school bus, and it feels good to be thanked for a job well done.Ĭarmen Marshall drives special education students for Hampton City Schools in Hampton, Virginia. That’s why even the smallest gifts they receive from their riders are so meaningful. Since the pandemic, the job has become even more challenging as a historic national school bus driver shortage creates longer drive times, more crowded buses with consolidated routes, and fewer substitute drivers to fill in when the regular driver is sick or needs a day off. It’s that time of year when students and families express their gratitude to their bus drivers with heartfelt gifts that show how much they appreciate them.ĭriving a school bus packed with children is no small task, especially when their excitement about the holiday break reaches fever pitch. “That was also quite memorable,” Johnson added. One year, he got a book, The Killer Angels, a historical novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, because the student knew he was interested in the Civil War. Though he’s not a coffee drinker himself, “my wife sure appreciates them,” he said. Jimmy” by his students, has received what he estimates to be “about a bazillion” coffee mugs as well as Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks gift cards. ![]() “Needless to say, we were a few minutes behind schedule the rest of the morning.” with a plate of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, still warm from the oven, with a tall glass of cold milk to go with it,” he recalled fondly. “Without a doubt, it was when a student’s mother met me at my bus at 7:30 a.m. But there’s one that really stands out, even though it happened 15 years ago. Thanks again for the great ideas.After driving a school bus in Vermont for more than three decades, James Johnson has received his share of holiday gifts from thoughtful students and families. Have plenty now closing the thread as far as needing more ideas for cards. Can't decide on three top ideas, so three will be hearing from me. Having each child handwrite their own message is how I'd do it, if that were possible, then surprise the driver with the stack! Good luck!!! This suggestion may help you, or you may keep searching for a message from parents to the drivers. He wrote from personal experience being with me on the bus. I'M GLAD YOU TAKE ME TO SCHOOL." If his parents had written me a card of thanks, they would not have worded it like he did. JACKY, FOR BEING MY BUS DRIVER AND FOR BEING SAFE. On the outside of his card, he had left it like it was, such as Hi! Happy Valentine's Day! On the inside, he had scratched through the silly wording intended for another child. I received a Valentine card from a 3rd grade boy, and though it was intended for fellow classmates, as they all give away so many cards for that, he had transformed one of the cards so it would be just for me, his bus driver. As a bus driver, I am delighted to receive a little handwritten card from a student, regardless of the student's grade or age. After all, it is the passengers who see the driver day after day. Your idea is great, but rather than focus on what the parents might wish to say to their child's bus driver, I would set up the Thank You card so it would be from the child or passenger to the driver. Send your thought to me at, subject: Greeting card inside comment idea. The thought must be your own or public domain, not copy-written material. I'll even throw in a free card and school bus safety CD to the person coming up with the best thought that I believe exceeds my attempt. Would appreciate thoughts that might fit such a card. I placed on the front the greeting card "Thank You," and on the inside,"for your dedication to duty and especially for keeping kids safe."ĭoesn't sound that warm to me. I've tried different thoughts but not sure they are what a parent might say in thanks. ![]() I'm working on a 'Thank You' card for parents to give to their bus drivers this Christmas or at the end of the school year. ![]()
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