Could there be a more exciting month for teachers and students than September? It’s a time when children reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. It’s also a time when children experience a wide range of emotions — anticipation, excitement, nervousness, and sometimes fear of the unknown. But, for most, back to school time [...]
Filed under: Back to School on August 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
As summer comes to a close, it makes me think about how valuable that time is for teachers. Looking back, summer was always a time to recharge my energy for the classroom. By June, I was hot, tired, and ready for some rejuvenation. Don’t get me wrong… I loved being a teacher, but after the [...]
Filed under: Back to School, chicago, Education News, Opinion on August 24th, 2011 | No Comments »
Okay… I know, I know… who has time to bake cookies this time of year, right? But, I stumbled across this recipe from Celebrations and thought it was worthy of passing along. Create edible chalkboards with these delish chocolate peanut butter cookies. Personalize the them with any school message or back-to-school saying. Bake the [...]
Filed under: Back to School, For Parents on August 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Does the thought of running around a supply store with your back to school lists in hand give you a headache? Want to make Back-to-School shopping a little less confusing? A little less expensive? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, we have something just for you! Chicago School Supply and SchooDoodle.com [...]
Filed under: Back to School, Featured Products, For Parents, Teacher Resources on July 29th, 2011 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year again! Depending on where you live, the 2011-2012 school year is just weeks (in some cases days) away and it is time for families to prepare to make that big shift from summer mode to back to school mode. When we shared these ten back to school tips for parents last [...]
Filed under: Back to School, For Parents on July 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Big news for Chicago area baseball fans! On Saturday, August 13, The Chicago White Sox are celebrating the beginning of the 2011/2012 school year with specially priced game tickets for all students, teachers, and staff. Don’t forget to stay for the post-game fireworks! Back to School Ticket Offer White Sox vs. Royals Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:10pm [...]
Filed under: Back to School on July 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
On the Road with Chicago School Supply CEO, Michael Ockrim I had the pleasure of attending the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) Ed Expo last week (April 7-9) in San Antonio Texas and what an adventure! I flew in and out in 36 hours! The Ed Expo is a major Back-to-School purchasing event where [...]
Filed under: Back to School, Company News and Highlights on April 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
Happy New Year everyone! 2011 is here- that means students and teachers will soon be returning to the classroom and life as we know it will resume. Bringing ourselves back from Winter break can sometimes be a challenge; but setting positive intentions for the new year can bring the boost that you need to effectively [...]
Filed under: Back to School, Teacher Resources on January 3rd, 2011 | No Comments »
The Washington Post reported today that President Barack Obama delivered his second annual back-to-school speech on Tuesday. The President addressed students, teachers and school administrators at the Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Philadelphia, PA. In his message, he stressed the importance of students taking personal responsibility and encouraged them to “work hard” [...]
Filed under: Back to School, Education News on September 15th, 2010 | No Comments »
Back-to-school is all the talk these days! Even Baseball is getting into the Back-to-School spirit! The Chicago White Sox are hosting a Back to School Day at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday, September 12th.. Students and their families can take advantage of special discounted tickets and watch the White Sox take on the Kansas [...]
Filed under: Back to School, chicago on August 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
