8 THE QUEENS COURIER • HOLIDAY • DECEMBER 17, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com s holiday guide GIFTS FOR THOSE WHO TEACH BY CRAIG W. ARMSTRONG The holidays can be both wonderful and hectic. You want to include everyone on your gift giving list and you want to make their gift special. One special person who shouldn’t be overlooked is that person who is so important to your child. They spent months with them, being patient, watching them grow both intellectually and physically and your child’s life would not be the same without them, they are our teachers. For many children the relationship that they form with a teacher is something they will remember for a lifetime. That teacher may have inspired them, shown them that anything is possible or just been the person they needed at that time in their life. Here are a few gift ideas for these very important people. Let’s start off with the practical approach. It’s no secret that these very important people aren’t paid what they are worth. So, if you don’t have a problem with it, how about some cash? Some folks might fi nd this inappropriate. If you are not one of these people and you think your teacher isn’t either, give them the gift of cash. Another way to go, somewhat like cash is the classic gift cards. Make sure you child knows where their teacher likes to shop or eat and get them a gift card. It’s safe to say that teachers love kids and what better gift from a child, no matter how old, than something homemade? It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate; it just has to come from the heart. For younger kids, get out the crayons and construction paper. For older kids, maybe it’s a letter or a picture with something inscribed. How about some tasty treats? Does your teacher have a sweet tooth or how about something salty? Foods for gifts are universally appreciated, except maybe fruitcake. Instead of fi ghting with administration over classroom supplies, how about giving them as a gift? Some teachers probably don’t have the supplies they want or need. Find out what supplies would make their job easier or more rewarding and give them as a holiday gift. Our teachers are overworked so how about giving them your time? Volunteering to help them with whatever they need might be a welcome surprise. Time is valuable and your time might make all the difference in the world. Consider going big. Contact other parents and pool your money. The gift could be specifi cally for the teacher or again, something to make their job easier. Most teachers love what they do and something that can benefi t their whole class usually makes them happy and proud. Maybe it’s supplies or maybe it’s something bigger like a computer or a SMART Board. If you pool your money, you might be able to give them something really special. Our teachers are a great and sometimes underappreciated part of our children’s lives. With the fast pace of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget these heroes. Take the time, find out what would make them smile and include them on your gift giving list. WITH BOURBON STREET In our brand-new Magnolia Room! 10pm-2am Open Bar, Champagne Toast, Passed Hors d'Oeuvres, Pasta Station, Carving Station, Dessert Station, Live DJ and Dancing. Complimentary Noisemakers with Ball Drop from Times Square! $99.00 per person, inclusive. Reservations must be prepaid upon booking. In the Main Dining Room: A special New Years Eve a la Carte Menu. Reservations Required. At the Downstairs Bar: $40.00 per person for an Open Bar from 10pm-2am. :: 718-224-2200 :: Bourbon Street :: 40-12 Bell Boulevard :: Bayside, NY 11361 Merry Christmas! AUSTIN’S AUSTIN’S FIVE COURSE DINNER | $45 PER PERSON ++ INCLUDES: Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Entrée, Dessert, Coffee or Tea APPETIZERS (CHOICE OF ONE) Lobster Mac and Cheese Croquettes Crispy Fried Oysters with Caviar Crème Fraiche Grilled Zucchini Roll with Goat Cheese Roasted Red Peppers and Capers SOUP Sweet Potato, Corn and Shrimp Chowder SALAD Baby Spinach, Pomegranate and Feta Cheese ENTREES (CHOICE OF ONE) Lamb Chops with Mint Salsa Verde Jumbo Shrimp with Tomato Cream Scampi Sauce Filet Mignon with Truffl ed Mushroom Ragout Red Snapper with Potato-Horse Radish Crust And Roasted Red Pepper Relish Seared Duck Breast with Cherries and Port Wine Sauce Scallops, Shrimp and Lobster with a Sherry Tomato Cream Sauce over Fettuccine DESSERT White Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding, Chocolate Mousse Cake or New York Cheesecake 82-70 Austin Street, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 718-849-3939
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