April 2018 Shopping Schedule
Week B: 4/2 - 4/5
Week C: 4/9 - 4/12
Week D: 4/16 - 4/19
Starting 4/23 the Free Store will be open to all weeks! All shoppers are welcome to shop, regardless of their assigned week, without having to use a flex day.
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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
4/14 & 4/28
(9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
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Thank you to our generous
sponsor:
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TEACHER TUESDAYS:
Thanks to Broadway in Cincinnati, Save $10 per ticket for performances of THE KING AND I on April 10 & April 17, while giving back to Crayons to Computers.
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Nick Rosian
Chair
Suzanne Kopcha
Vice Chair
Erin Dyer
Secretary
Nick Francis
Treasurer
Thomas Boggs
Joe Bunge
Jennifer Dauer
Sam Gingrich
Anthony Glickhouse
Colleen Haas
Diane Iseman
Jacklyn McGlothlin
Joseph Rohs
Jim Watkins
Erin Wisecup
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Stephen Bernstein
Director of Marketing & Communications
Amy Cheney
President & CEO
Stefanie Clayton
School Outreach Coordinator
Adrian Cunningham
Director of Operations
Adam Fischer
Director of Finance
& Administration
Ned Haynes
Warehouse/Facilities Manager
Dave Hicks
Volunteer Coordinator
Whitney Jacobson
Mobile Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
Stan Mcghee
Operations Coordinator
[email protected]
Eric Metz
Inventory Control Manager
Cameron Napier
Store Manager
Sara Plaskett
Crafts with Conviction Coordinator
Sarah Westrich
Director of Programs
Colleen Whittington
Administrative Assistant
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| Matching Grant: Double Your Impact |
We need your help! Throughout the month of April, we are asking our teachers to help us match a generous $10,000 grant from the Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, in support of our Teacher Free Store and Mobile Outreach Program.
While contributions of any size are welcome and appreciated, gifts of $20 or more will be entered into the 3-2-1 Matching Grant Contest. You could WIN a 2-minute shopping extravaganza (no product limits apply--limited only by cart size) in our Teacher Free Store:
3 teachers ... 2 minutes ... 1 cart each.
There will also be 10 second place prizes (Thirty-One Bags) and 20 third place prizes (gift bags filled with goodies/supplies).
For more information, and to donate, please visit:
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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We are constantly amazed by the many kind, caring, and talented teachers who shop with us. Join us for Teacher Appreciation Week, in the Free Store, as Crayons offers you our deepest appreciation.
Celebrate with us the week of April 23rd - 26th. (We will be closed May 7th-10th for an event, so plan to celebrate early!) Stay tuned for further details, but expect drinks and snacks every day, as well as gift card raffles, coupons, and a special event giveaway.
We can't wait to celebrate YOU!
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| Keep Sending 'Ideas for the Classroom' |
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| Photo Booth backdrop |
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"Take a bite out of writing," made from a photo booth backdrop, is one of the newest creative additions to our
Ideas for the Classroom! We encourage all teachers to help us further this useful resource by sharing your innovative and unique projects with us, made from materials received in our Teacher Free Store.
If you have a creative idea or lesson plan you'd like to share with us and your fellow teachers, please contact Stefanie at
[email protected]. All pictures, lesson plans, instructions and activity summaries are welcome!
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2018 Wall Calendars
Assorted wall calendars for the current year. Perfect for organization, clip arts, images, etc.
This item is available to all grade levels, while supplies last.
Tissue Paper
This 8-Pack of tissue paper is perfect for giftbags, gift wrapping and arts and crafts. Grab this awesome item, available to all grade levels, while supplies last.
Assorted Stickers
Who doesn't love stickers? This item is available to all grade levels, while supplies last.
Giftbags
Giftbags are back, thanks to a recent donation from Hallmark. Grab one while supplies last. This item is available for all grade levels.
Ab Trainers
These wonderful fitness tools were generously donated by Spri. Grab them while supplies last! This item is available for all grade levels.
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| The Greater Cincinnati Foundation - Learning Links Grants for Kids |
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation is currently taking applications for its Learning Links program, which is designed to fund innovative education projects for children during the school year. Since 1993, Learning Links has provided grants of up to $1,000 for Greater Cincinnati area classrooms. The deadline for Learning Links applications is
Tuesday, May 15, 2018. If you would like more information, or to complete the application, please
CLICK HERE.
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#HowMuch Teacher Story Contest
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Throughout the month of April,
Kids in Need Foundation (KINF) is looking for your stories about #HowMuch KINF school supplies helped you make an impact in the lives of students.
It could be a meaningful story about one student, or even a story about the entire community.
At the heart of your story must be Kids In Need Foundation school supplies.
The first
1,000
qualifying entrants will receive a $10 gift card from JOANN, along with being entered to win the GRAND PRIZE of a trip for two to the Kids In Need Foundation Night Of A Billion Stars gala in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 6.
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