August 2017 Shopping Schedule
Week E: 7/31 - 8/3
Week A: 8/7 - 8/10
Week B: 8/14 - 8/17
Week C: 8/21 - 8/24
Week D: 8/28 - 8/31
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Regular Store Hours
Monday-Thursday
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.*
*Please make sure to arrive by 6:30 to ensure that our volunteers are able to leave when the store closes at 7 p.m.
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Saturday Shopping Schedule
8/12 & 8/26
(9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
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Thank you to our generous
August sponsor:
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation
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PLEASE JOIN
Crayons to Computers and Trader Joe's in celebrating
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Erin Wisecup
Chair
Nick Rosian
Vice Chair
Erin Dyer
Secretary
Nick Francis
Treasurer
Thomas Boggs
Joe Bunge
Jennifer Dauer
Sam Gingrich
Anthony Glickhouse
Colleen Haas
Diane Iseman
Suzanne Kopcha
Jacklyn McGlothlin
Joseph Rohs
Jim Watkins
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Stephen Bernstein
Director of Marketing & Communications
Stefanie Clayton
School Outreach Coordinator
Analisa Condon
Volunteer Services Manager
Adrian Cunningham
Director of Operations
Susan Frankel
President & CEO
Ned Haynes
Warehouse/Facilities Manager
Whitney Jacobson
Mobile Outreach Coordinator
Sara Plaskett
Crafts with Conviction Coordinator
Cameron Napier
Store Manager
[email protected]
Jim Taylor
Store Merchandiser
Sarah Westrich
Director of Programs
Colleen Whittington
Administrative Assistant
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Dear Friends of Crayons to Computers,
Welcome back for the 2017-18 school year!! Another whirlwind summer has flown by and the team at Crayons to Computers is excited to see all of you shopping with us via our Free Store and Mobile Outreach Programs.
There was no rest for us at Crayons to Computers over the summer months as we have worked:
- To provide as many of the most essential items you need in your classrooms as possible;
- To enhance our preschool and art supply offerings (see below for more details);
- To produce more of your favorite Crafts with Conviction items; and
- To enhance your overall experience with us at Crayons to Computers.
More than 12,000 teachers like you are able to shop with us for the 2017-18 school year with the need to reach nearly 155,000 students in the greater Cincinnati area. We know that back-to-school time can be one of the busiest times of the year and we can't thank you enough for partnering with us to ensure that all students in our region have what they need to be successful in your classrooms.
Happy Back to School!
Susan Frankel
President & CEO
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| Free Store Open Saturday, August 12th and August 26th |
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Welcome back, teachers!!! The Teacher Free Store opened Monday, July 31 to Week E shoppers, and will be open Saturday, August 12th & August 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for shopping.
All Teacher Shoppers are able to shop with us on Saturdays using one of your five flex days.
PLEASE NOTE: No Flex Days may be used during the month of August except for Saturday shopping days (8/12 & 8/26).
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| Teacher Advisory Council Makes Impact |
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| Members of the Teacher Advisory Council (TAC) |
Since 2014, Crayons to Computers has been working behind the scenes with a group of dedicated teachers, who make up our Teacher Advisory Council (TAC). This council was developed as a way to involve the teachers and school staff we serve in making decisions related to the Teacher Free Store. The TAC meets four times each year, with additional questions and discussions handled via email. We collaborate on a variety of topics, including Teacher Free Store Policies, current product offerings, new ways to utilize our resources, current educational requirements and best practices. The TAC represents a varied group of teachers, grade levels, and school districts that we serve.
We are always looking for new additions to our Teacher Advisory Council team. If you are interested in participating, please contact Stefanie at [email protected].
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| Crafts with Conviction Continues to Provide Critical Tools for Success |
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Sarah Westrich and Sara Plaskett with inmates
at Madison Correctional Institution |
Crayons to Computers has been partnering with the Ohio Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation for nearly 20 years, through our Crafts with Conviction (CwC) program! Each month over 400 incarcerated men, women, and youth at 15 different facilities work over 6,000 hours to produce CwC products.
Without their hard work, Crayons would not be able to offer the wide variety of educational activities that are currently offered in the store. We reuse unique materials to produce hands-on activities and other tools that are critical to classroom success. According to our May Teacher Poll, 88% of teacher shoppers shop the CwC section of our Free Store. Check it out the next time you shop.
Please contact our Crafts with Conviction Coordinator, Sara Plaskett, at
[email protected]
with any questions, comments, or ideas.
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Assorted New Books - A collection of new books that range from preschool to school age and beyond. Perfect for engaging thought provoking images in children of all ages! This item is eligible for all grade levels.
Backpacks - Standard backpacks for children of all ages with a note of encouragement in each one, courtesy of the #MyWishForYou Campaign (powered by Crayons to Computers). This item is currently eligible for all grade levels.
Assorted Art Supplies - A mixed array of art supplies that include tempura paint, watercolor paint, modeling clay and many more. This item is eligible for all grade levels.
 Magnetic Slant Boards - These wonderful slanted dry erase boards are perfect for multi-purpose projects, handwriting practice and much more! This item is eligible for all grade levels.
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| Art Integration Workshop Offers Unique Activities for the Classroom |
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| Art Integration Workshop Participants |
In June, an Art Integration Workshop was held at C
rayons to Computers, and was led by James Neville, Art
Teacher at Rockdale Academy. A total of 30 teachers registered for this event. The focus of the workshop was to prov
ide teachers with a variety of unique
activities and lesson plan options, while engaging in the use of a variety of art
techniques
and products. Mr. Neville shared ideas for course activities ranging from English/language arts to scien
ce
and math. The ideas seemed endless, and the teachers really enjoyed the hands-on activities.
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Art activity led by James Neville. |
All products used for the workshop
were donated by
Dixon Ticonderoga
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ach teacher that registere
d was given a set of art supplies for their classroom. Due to the positive feedback from this event, Crayons plans to schedule more art
workshops in the future. Watch your email for more information as dates become available.
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| Announcing New Teacher Supply Boxes for Kids in Need |
The
Kids In Need Foundation
Teacher Supply Grant applications are now officially open! There is a
slight change from previous years, as teachers can now apply to get two large boxes filled with a predetermined assortment of essential school supplies. Applications are open until August 14th!
For more information, and to submit an application, please CLICK HERE.
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