[MissESL]

I teach 7th/8th and I still bring them a little valentine. Possibly. Cultural consideration but in my ELL room, no one gives a rat’s behind about Christmas, but I get a lot on Valentine's Day! I love it!

I don’t think there’s necessarily a problem with skipping the fanfare; however, it is super important that all the staff are on the same page. So if everyone agrees to having a party...then you really should have a party.

I’m sorry you’re getting pushback. Maybe next year, you can include this information in an “important dates” section on your welcome letter as a preview up the year or something.