Social Ideas
Moderate
Program: Student Teacher Send-Off
Level: Moderate
Materials:
• Chairperson for the event
• Location for the event
• Invitations created for the student teachers
• Marketing materials
• Food supplies
• Gifts/packages for the student teachers

How to:
1. Choose who will chair this event.
2. Set up date and location (park for a picnic, counselor’s house for a barbeque, or the school for an ice cream social). Location will help you determine what food needs to be purchased.
3. Create invitations for student teachers and put up flyers and other marketing materials for the rest of the membership. Purchase food, gifts, and decorations.
4. Ask members to RSVP so the amount of food purchased will be sufficient.
5. Purchase the food, gifts for student teachers, and decorations.
6. The chairperson and committee for this event should arrive at the location at least 1-1/2 hours before to set up.
7. As members arrive they can begin eating and socializing. When there are enough people in attendance have a few icebreakers or games planned to keep things upbeat and moving. After the games are over, begin giving gifts to those members who are about to begin student teaching.
8. Ask for feedback about the event.

Add a twist:
• Add a speaker or small workshop to the program.