TEACHER NEWSLETTER
August  2018
POLL OF THE MONTH
August Poll

On average, how many pencils does a student use in a school year?
 


SHOPPING SCHEDULE


March 2018 Shopping Schedule 

Week A: 8/6 - 8/9
Week B: 8/13 - 8/16
Week C: 8/20 - 8/23
Week D: 8/27 - 8/30

Regular Store Hours
Monday-Thursday 
                   2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.*
*Please make sure to arrive by 6:00 to ensure that our volunteers are able to leave when the store closes at 6:30 p.m.
 
  Saturday Shopping Schedule
8/11 & 8/25
(9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

 
SPONSOR
OF THE MONTH

Thank you to our generous  sponsor: 

Siemens

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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
Paola Lucetti
Joseph Rohs
Jim Watkins
Erin Wisecup

STAFF

Stephen Bernstein
Director of Marketing & Communications

Amy Cheney
President & CEO

Stefanie Clayton
School Outreach Coordinator
 
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

Cameron Napier
Store Manager

Sara Plaskett
Crafts with Conviction Coordinator

Sarah Westrich
Director of Programs

Colleen Whittington
Administrative Assistant

Betsy Wilson
Director of Development
[email protected] 


Can you smell new crayons and freshly sharpened pencils?
 
As the old Staples TV commercial said, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" I don't know about you, but I grew up feeling excitement about the first day of school. It was time for fresh new notebooks, sharp pencils, perfect pink erasers and pristine crayons. I felt proud of my "new stuff" and energized to "go get 'em!"
 
As a teacher, you may have your own version of excitement about the start of a new school year.
 
At Crayons to Computers, we believe that education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and that everyone deserves the same opportunity for a great education. We know you see plenty of need in your classroom. Please know that we are proud to partner with you who are on the front lines - to help make a difference in the lives of so many in our region.
 
Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for teaching the next generation. Thank you for caring.
 
Here's to a great school year! Now - let's go get 'em!

Amy Cheney
President & CEO

Outfit A Teacher - August 6 - 30

Macy's knows there is nothing more important to students' success than their teachers. To say thanks, Macy's wants to make sure our teachers start the school year looking and feeling their very best! 

Macy's will outfit four teachers who contribute toward a generous matching grant* from the Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee. We need your help! Crayons is asking all our teacher shoppers to help us match this $10,000 grant. It is a great opportunity to double your impact.

If you value having access to free supplies from Crayons, please consider a donation of any amount. Even $5 goes a long way towards helping us provide students in need with the tools to succeed in school. While contributions of any size are welcome and appreciated, gifts of $20 or more will be entered into a drawing each week between August 6 - 30. The winner will receive Macy's "Outfit a Teacher" prize package including a complimentary styling session and $250 Macy's gift card.


Important Changes: Hours & Week Assignments
NEW HOURS:
Monday - Thursday
2:30PM - 6:30PM
The Free Store hours of operation have changed based on feedback from our Teacher Survey.

NEW WEEK ASSIGNMENTS:
The Free Store is switching to a four-week shopping rotation. If you were previously a Week E shopper, your shopping week has been reassigned. Please check the links below to find your shopping week.



SHOPPING COMPANIONS:
Shopping companions (children, spouses, friends) are allowed to accompany you to the store. In August, please keep in mind that the store will be very busy when determining IF you bring anyone and who to bring. Please keep all children close when shopping.

Product Highlights
CWC Shape Journals
Globe shape journals are perfect for open-ended journal activities in many subjects, including Geography, Environmental Science, Foreign Languages, and more! Open to all grade levels, limit 50 while supplies last.

Cover Stock, Assorted
These sheets are perfect for art, craft and class projects. Pick some up while supplies last.






Window Writers
These no-mess, weather resistant writers are great for decorating windows, mirrors and plastic. Available while supplies last.
 
 



Hand Sanitizer
Stock up on these 8 oz. dispensers for your classroom while supplies last.






Tableware Mix N Match
Be ready for your next classroom party with these decorative tableware items, available while supplies last.

Family Dollar Hosts School Supply Drive

Push4Pencils Supply Drive
Saturday, August 4
10AM - 2PM
Family Dollar (Forest Park/Mt. Healthy location)
2299 Waycross Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240


Family Dollar  is celebrating the grand opening of their Forest Park/Mt. Healthy location by  hosting a Push4Pencils supply drive to benefit Crayons to Computers.  Donations of new school supplies will be accepted between 10AM - 2PM. 

Please share this opportunity with friends and family and take advantage of Ohio's Tax-Free Weekend (August 3-5).

Apply Now for Teacher Supply Boxes

It's the second year for the Kids in Need Foundation's Teacher Supply Box Program.  Selected teachers will receive two boxes filled with supplies for an entire classroom. Contents of boxes will differ based on grade level taught and will include 12 different core school supplies from pencils and paper to markers and folders. The retail value of each award is roughly $500.

What you need to do:  Visit the  Teacher Supply Box  website from July 18th - August 19th, 2018 to submit an application online and provide some basic info about the school, classroom, and shipping details.

3 Teachers, 2 Minutes, 1 Cart ... GO!
Left to right: Janet Albright, Michelle Baggett and Nancy Holt

Our 3-2-1 Matching Grant Contest Winners  were given two minutes to shop for anything they could fit in their carts. From backpacks to hand sanitizer, they took advantage of every second filling their carts with essentials for the classroom. We thank them for their generosity toward our matching grant and for the entertainment they provided as they dashed through the store.

See more photos HERE.

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