Borders(R) Increases Teacher Discount to 30% During Educator Appreciation Week at Borders and Waldenbooks Stores Nationwide Sept. 29 Through Oct. 7

/PRNewswire/ -- A great 30% discount, networking opportunities, activities, giveaways and fun for the whole family -- this and much more await educators during Educator Appreciation Week, Sept. 29 through Oct. 7 at nearly all Borders stores as well as select Waldenbooks stores nationwide. During this special week, Borders will honor current and retired teachers, librarians, licensed homeschoolers, school administrators and daycare facilitators with 30% off the list price of nearly everything in stores including books, teaching resources and materials, music, movies, educational toys and games, gifts and stationery and even Seattle's Best Coffee cafe products. To take advantage of the 30% discount, educators need only present proof of educators status, which can be a paystub or an identification card with a current date. (Homeschoolers must present their homeschool certification.) Borders recently increased its everyday classroom discount to 25% off classroom purchases, but the special 30% discount during Educator Appreciation Week can be applied toward classroom purchases as well as items for personal enjoyment.

Educator Appreciation Week - Highlights

Educator Appreciation Week will officially kick off Tuesday, Sept. 29 with a "Teacher Town Hall" reception at 7 p.m. in virtually all Borders stores and select Waldenbooks stores nationwide. During the reception, educators will be encouraged to share their inspirations, challenges, and triumphs - whatever is on their minds - with other educators in an open and sharing atmosphere. The Borders' Kids' Specialists will be on hand to make product recommendations and answer questions about the retailer's new expanded Kids Department, which includes hundreds of educational toys and games, and Borders' new "Teaching Zones," which feature educational workbooks, curriculum development books, inspirational narratives and many non-book items. Attendees can enjoy various giveaways throughout the evening including bookmarks and posters.

The marquee event of Educator Appreciation Week will take place Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. when the retailer will host a "Wild Rumpus Teacher Celebration," themed after the book -- and upcoming feature film --"Where the Wild Things Are." Educators are encouraged to bring their whole families to this event for an evening of fun including arts and crafts and storytelling activities for the kids as well as giveaways, a raffle of the "Where the Wild Things Are" movie poster -- and of course, the opportunity to shop and get a 30% discount on Borders' huge selection of books, music, movies, toys and games as well as other items for the whole family.

Everyday Classroom Discount

While enjoying Educator Appreciation Week, educators are encouraged to sign up for the free Borders Classroom Discount Card, which provides an everyday 25% discount off the list price of all books, music CDs, toys and games, and 10% off DVDs for classroom use. In addition, for the first time, educators can now combine their classroom purchase discount with their free Borders Rewards membership and earn $5 in "Borders Bucks" for every $150 in annual qualifying purchases as well as valuable discounts and offers.

Daily Inspiration

Borders has created an online resource trove at www.borders.com/teaching dedicated to meeting the professional needs of educators. The site is rich with expert recommendations for classroom materials for all stages of learning and development as well as enriching features, such as the Teaching Zone Video Channel where educators can garner a daily dose of heartwarming inspiration from such bestselling authors as Pat Conroy and Kate DiCamillo, who talk about the importance of learning and the critical roles teachers played in their lives. The site also includes "postcards to inspire," touching e-messages that can be quickly and easily sent to special teachers -- just because.

In addition, Borders has also created the "Borders Teaching Zone" Facebook page where educators can muse about the latest developments in the world of education, learn about hot new and upcoming titles and get the lowdown on upcoming events at Borders.

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Verizon Employees in Georgia Donate $5,662 Worth of School Supplies to Assist Area Schools

/PRNewswire/ -- Verizon employees at employee work locations across Georgia collected $5,662 worth of school supplies to donate to Woodland Elementary School in Atlanta and Mimosa Elementary School in Roswell, Ga., during a recent Tools for School drive.

More than 500 Verizon locations throughout the country took part in the three-week campaign to collect new pens and pencils, rulers, crayons, backpacks and other items children need to start the school year. In all, employees donated more than $500,000 worth of supplies to more than 400 schools and nonprofits across the U.S., with a specific focus on schools with a large population of students from low-income families. A complete list of organizations receiving the donations can be found at: http://foundation.verizon.com/toolsforschool/docs/TFS2009_Beneficiaries_Final. pdf.

"Verizon has a long history of supporting education," said Michelle Robinson, Verizon president -- Southeast region. "Whether it's by providing free interactive educational resources for parents and teachers through Verizon Thinkfinity.org or by volunteering to assist an after-school program, Verizon will continue support efforts to provide the tools children need to succeed in the classroom."

Verizon Thinkfinity.org contains thousands of free educational resources including interactive games, videos and activities that make learning fun. Lesson plans, in-class activities and homework help can be found quickly and searched by grade level, keyword, or subject.

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2008, the Verizon Foundation awarded more than $68 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad. It also matched the charitable donations of Verizon employees and retirees, resulting in an additional $26 million in combined contributions to nonprofits. Through Verizon Volunteers, one of the nation's largest employee volunteer programs, Verizon employees and retirees have volunteered more than 3 million hours of community service since 2000. For more information on the foundation, visit www.verizonfoundation.org.

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Fayette DFACS Updates Needs for Upcoming School Year

This is an update for the needs of our children for the upcoming school year:

We are continuing to take requests from DFCS case workers and soon will get requests from school counselors for children who need school supplies. I am attaching a generic list for those of you who might want to help with this project and have not contacted me yet. So far, we have 173 referrals. About 100 of these are already sponsored. We anticipate serving about 450 children through this project.

We also have a school clothing project. Some of you have participated in this project, which we started in 2003. We have had 594 referrals to date, and anticipate about 20-30 requests before school starts on August 11, and a few more after school starts. These children are referred by DFCS case workers or school counselors as well. If you would like to shop for clothing for a specific child or donate a gift card, please contact me for more details, ASAP.

As always, I appreciate you so very much! You truly make a difference for families in our county. Please pass on to your circles if you think they would want to help too!

Sharon Herbert,
Community Resource Specialist
Fayette County DFCS
Fayette County School Supplies – Generic List - 2007

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten:

Crayola Crayons, 16 count
5” fiskar scissors
Crayola markers, fine tip, 8 pack
Waterless anti-bacterial soap
Index cards, 3x5, plain
Large box of tissue
Elmer’s jumbo glue sticks
No. 2 pencils
Paper towels
Jumbo pencils with erasers
3x5 index card file box with A-Z dividers
Box of Ziploc gallon size bags
Box of Ziploc snack size bags
Box of crayola markers, thick classic
Wide ruled notebook paper

First Grade:

No. 2 pencils
Crayola washable thick classic markers
Crayola washable thin classic markers
Pocket folders with brads (various colors)
Glue sticks
Elmer’s school glue, 4 oz.
Crayola crayons, 16 count
Crayola watercolors, 8 color set
Fiskar scissors, 5”
Wide ruled notebook paper
Box of tissue
Paper towels
Composition notebook, hard cover

Second Grade:

Clipboard standard letter size
Composition book, 70 count, wide rule
Crayola crayons, 24 count
Erasers, pencil cap
Folder, 2 pocket with brads (various colors)
Glue sticks, Elmer’s
3x5 index cards, 100 count, ruled
3x5 A to Z index file card guides
3x5 index file box
Crayola classic set, thick markers
Expo chisel tip dry erase, 4 pack
No. 2 pencils
Fiskar 5” scissors,
Box of tissue
Crayola, washable watercolors
Wide ruled notebook paper

Third Grade:

Notebook dividers with pockets and tabs
Subject dividers for notebooks
No.2 pencils
Crayola crayons, 24 count
Fiskar scissors, 5”
Highlighter, yellow
Elmer’s glue, 4 oz.
Glue sticks
Assorted dry erase markers
Pink pearl large eraser
Paper towels
Box of tissue
2 pocket folder with brads, assorted colors
Crayola colored pencils, 12 pack
2” binder, 3 ring
Crayola washable markers
Pencil top erasers
Ziplock baggies
Wide ruled notebook paper

Fourth Grade:

Set of assorted highlighters
Pack of Expo dry erase markers, assorted colors
Notebook dividers with tabs
Clipboard, 9x12.5”
Box of tissue
No. 2 pencils
Cap erasers
Crayola colored pencils, 12 pack
Wide ruled filler paper
Black sharpie marker
Pack of assorted markers
Fiskar scissors, 5”
Elmer’s glue stick, small
2 pocket folders with brads, assorted colors
Pencil holder for binder
3x5 lined index cards
4x6 ruled index cards, white, 100 count

Fifth Grade:

Highlighters, assorted colors
Colored pencils, 12 count
Red medium point ink pen
Wide ruled filler paper
50 count graph paper, 4 square inch
No. 2 pencils
Elmer’s glue stick
Pocket folders with brads, assorted colors
Protractor
Compass
Box of tissue
Paper towels
Black fine point dry erase marker
Vinyl pencil bag for binder
Fiskar scissors, 7”
4x6, 100 count ruled index cards
¾ inch Magic Scotch tape with dispenser
2” binder, 3 rings

Sixth Grade:

Large 3 ring binder
Notebook pocket dividers
Zippered pencil case
Black and red pens (no gel pens)
Colored pencils
Assorted highlighters
No. 2 pencils
Graph paper
Hole reinforcers
Covers for all books
Box of tissue
Expo dry erase markers, low odor
Wide ruled notebook paper

Seventh Grade:

Large 3 ring binder
Pocket folders with brads, assorted colors
No. 2 pencils
Black and red pens
Yellow highlighters
Colored pencils
Notebook dividers
Ruler and protractor
Glue sticks
Hole reinforcers
3x5 cards
Graph paper
Book Covers
Box of tissue
Expo dry erase markers, low odor
Wide ruled notebook paper

Eighth Grade:

Large 3 ring binder
Notebook dividers, no pockets
Pencil pouch
Blue, black, and red pens
Hole reinforcers
Glue sticks
3x5 cards on spiral
No. 2 pencils
Highlighters
Colored pencils
Box of tissue
Box of band-aids
Pack of AAA batteries
Expo dry erase markers, low odor
Wide ruled notebook paper

Ninth through Twelfth Grade:

Notebook paper, college ruled
No. 2 pencils
Cap Erasers
Pencil pouch
Assorted pocket folders with brads
Erasable pens, black or blue
Small notebook
Large 3 ring binder
Notebook dividers with tabs
3x5 index cards
Assorted highlighters
Colored pencils