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“Fighting for the children while the shrapnel seems only to be killing teacher after teacher.” (ajc)
I wrote a column for the print AJC on national Teacher Appreciation Week, which I will post later today. I decided to post this essay first to kick off the week. This was written by a local teacher who asked me to withhold her name. Here is her piece: > It’s teacher appreciation week, again, and the fact the fact that teacher morale is at the lowest its probably ever been shows that our nation is ignoring the reason that the week was started in the beginning. Think of it as the educational equivalent of taking the "Christ" out of Christmas. A holiday we’ll go on celebrating arbitrarily since it no longer has anything to do with teachers themselves. > > Maybe you’ll send an apple with little Suzie on Monday. Or have little Tommy write a heartfelt note on Wednesday. Then pat yourself on the back on Friday for whatever dollar store treat you gave in thanks to the one person who spends more time with your child than you do. Some of you will do it because the classroom mother …
Gift Giving Series: How to Paper Piece + Free Christmas Tree Pattern
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Wilton 570-1121 Easy Flex 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, Blue $5.91 Silicone Baking Accessories. Silicone is the Wonder Kitchen Tool: it can be used in the oven (up to 500F/260C), toaster over, microwave, refrigerator and freezer and it is virtually unbreakable. These silicone utensils are the perfect tool cold foods: Jell-O, ice sculptures, Candies and hot foods: cake, muffins, bread, pies, main and side dishes and so much more! The flexibility makes removing foo… |
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Cubette Mini Ice Cube Trays $2.99 Get ready to “chill-out” with these cute mini ice cube trays ! The 1/2 inch cubettes are great for crunching and can be used in place of crushed ice for mixed drinks and bottled water. The little cubes chill drinks faster and more evenly because of exposure to more cooling surface area. Because of their small size, they also freeze faster. Just “rinse and twist”* over a wide container and the 90… |
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Wilton 2105-4923 24-Cavity Silicone Brownie-Squares Baking Mold $5.91 Bake fun shaped brownies, decorate, and add a stick for a unique brownie pop treat! Wilton Silicone Molds are flexible so removing your treats is easy, and are safe for freezer, oven (up to 500F/260C), microwave, and dishwasher. Stain and odor resistant. This package contains one silicone mold (13″ x 8-1/2″ x 1″) with (24) 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ cavities and one design. Brownie mix and sticks sold separa… |
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Only Big Band CD You’ll Ever Need $5.10 The greatest names in jazz and swing perform their most influential and unforgettable hits…. |
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Patsy Cline – The Definitive Collection $7.37 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition $5.43 December holds the distinction of single-handedly putting Windham Hill on the map and being the new age album most likely to find its way into music collections of all ilk. In spite of being relentlessly overplayed during the holidays, the solo piano recording has aged quite well. Winston shapes holiday war-horses and original compositions into a captivating contemporary statement. His spare, unde… |
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Walt Disney’s Masterpiece) [VHS] $2.74 Walt Disney’s Classic Masterpiece movie. Comes in plastic protective case enjoyable entertainment for young and old…. |
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[VHS]Peter Pan(Fully Restored 45th Anniversary Limited Edition) (Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection) [VHS] $5.95 Actors: Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson, Heather Angel Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson Writers: Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, J.M. Barrie, Joe Rinaldi Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, THX, HiFi Sound, NTSC Language: English… |
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The Christmas Box [VHS] $9.98 … |
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Sterilite 16428012 Storage Box, White Lid with See-Through Base, 12-Pack, 6-Quart $17.99 This set of 12 Plastic Shoe Boxes from Sterilite are not only great for storing shoes, but also craft items, toys, and school supplies. The white lid with see through base allows you to easily view the contents inside the container. Contoured base creates handles for easy transportation. Safe space by stacking multiple boxes on top of each other…. |