National School Social Worker Appreciation Week will be celebrated from March 7th - March 13th, 2021, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school social workers.

In SFUSD, “School Social Workers are Essential!" They seek to ensure equitable education opportunities for all students; ensure that students are safe, healthy and ready to learn; and promote respect and dignity for all students and families. Here are a few ways to celebrate your school social worker this week:

• Send them a personal thank you note.  Consider mentioning specific examples of why you appreciate them  
• Promote thank you/appreciation notes to your School Social Worker from teachers and other members of your school community
• Encourage cards/drawings or virtual messages from students (individually or as a classroom group); “This year you taught me …”, “I appreciate the School Social Worker for …”