Shop This Idea! “Stay Afloat, It’s Almost Summer” Teacher Appreciation Event

 

Flamingo pool float drink holders for your teachers’ fave beverages? Yes, please!

by Kerri Beauchesne

09/05/2024

Help your teachers toast to the end of the school year with this fun summer send-off idea from the Hamilton Christian School PTO in Lake Charles, La.! The PTO was able to pull off this event for less than $200 for 46 teachers and staff (décor, drinks, and snacks). Here’s everything your group will need to pull off this low-key celebration for teachers.

@ptotoday Stay afloat, teachers! It’s been a long year and having a miniature pool float to hold your beverage just feels right. 🦩📸 @hcspto #teacherappreciation #PTOlife #ptopresident #teacherappreciationweek ♬ original sound - PTOToday ✨ School Family Media

1. “Stay Afloat, It’s Almost Summer” sign

HCS PTO printed their sign locally on photo poster paper and taped to a neon pink poster board to make it sturdy (and cute!). You can use their Canva template below.

 

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2. Pool float drink holders

The only trouble your teachers will have is deciding which one to pick...the rainbow unicorn or the pink crab? Tough decision!

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3. Tan faux grass tissue paper fringe table skirt

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4. Summer hibiscus grass skirt deck fringe

Place around a wagon with the drinks.

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5. Beach straw hat

You’ll want one for each PTO volunteer, of course.

 

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6. Hawaiian flower garlands

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7. Straw hut

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8. Flamingo rubber ducks

Hide them around the school for a tropical scavenger hunt for teachers!

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9. Inflatable cooler

Keep drinks and yogurts cool—just inflate and fill with ice.

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10. Grass skirt trash can cover (for recycling cans)

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11. Beach photo backdrop

This is a fun add-on for teachers to snap a few selfies!

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12. Pink spoons (50-count)

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Don’t forget to bring a portable speaker to play music! You can find themed playlists on streaming services like Spotify and Pandora.

Shopping List: Snacks and beverages for 46 teachers and staff

  • 12-pack Coke
  • 12-pack Dr. Pepper
  • 12-pack Diet Coke
  • 12-pack cream soda
  • 12-pack Spindrift pineapple sparkling water
  • Three 16-count Chobani yogurt
  • One 48-count pack Brownie Bites
  • Three 16-count Dole Pineapple Tidbits and Tropical Fruit
  • One bag clementines
  • Two 2-lb packs strawberries
  • Two 3-lb packs seedless grapes

 

 

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