Helpline House

For the Teachers’ School Supply family, it’s always giving time. And when I say “family”, I mean it. My granddaughter came to me the day after Christmas and asked if we could do something for those who didn’t have a very good Christmas. I mentioned an organization in our hometown called Helpline House, which feeds, clothes and shelters those in need. She asked if we could collect money for those they serve. And her little brother, never to be counted out, volunteered to join us.

We parked ourselves in front of our local Town and Country Supermarket and braved the cold for 3 hours to collect over $115 for Helpline House. You can support the work of Helpline House yourself! Just click on www.helplinehouse.org

Teachers Partners With Candeo School

Candeo School Peoria, Arizona has been ranked “Excelling” by the Arizona Department of Education. Founded by visionary educator Stephanie Musser, Candeo serves as the feeder school to the top-performing college preparatory middle and high schools in the nation. Their program is academically rigorous - well beyond state standards - and sets high expectations for student performance.

They feature:

• A teacher-to-student ratio of 1:15

• Class sizes of 18-26

• Highly qualified, well-trained, certified teachers

• A culture of performance

• Content-rich curriculum including Latin, Handwriting, Classics, Singapore Math, Music, and Visual Arts

• Instructional blocking in reading and math within grade levels (for acceleration)

• Junk-food free campus

• Love and Logic Discipline

So when Teachers’ School Supply was chosen in 2008 as the company to completely outfit this new academy of 500 elementary school youngsters, we were quite honored. Since that time, we’ve continued to serve Candeo as the school has expanded. But we don’t just sell to Candeo. We service what we sell. Recently, Stephanie brought to our attention that the color of the 32 cafeteria tables she ordered didn’t match the school décor. I felt terrible because we sold her those tables. So I made arrangements with the manufacturer, Midwest Folding, to replace the table tops and benches and I hired a crew to switch them out – all at Teachers’ School Supply’s expense. But wait…there’s more! I was recently at a trade show and made arrangements with Early Childhood Resources to donate all the items in their booth (chairs, tables, foam climbers, mobile organizers and sand & water tables) to Candeo. See pictures of some of the loot they received above, plus a picture of a happy Stephanie Musser with her beautiful, newly-refurbished cafeteria tables. What can Teachers’ School Supply do for your school?

Hanoi Sales Trip

In the words of TSS President, Richard Lasser:

I just got back from Hanoi, Vietnam, where I was privileged to meet with the staffs of some great international schools. Our first stop was the brand, spanking new Concordia International School, which will open next fall in 28,000 square feet of a shiny, new high-rise tower in the north end of this bustling city. A city which runs on the perpetual energy of its enterprising 20-30 somethings, who buzz around the crowded streets on motor scooters, weaving in and out of the unpredictable traffic in a kind of motorized dance. Led by the ever-smiling Steve Winkelman, and ably assisted by Meg Brainard and her staff, Concordia will serve 200 elementary school children of foreign workers in this fast-growing city. After two years, they’ll move to their own campus and continue to grow. Perhaps to the size of the well-established United Nations International School, (UNIS) where we met with business manager David King, and his procurement specialist Mrs. Van. David’s quite a guy. Prior to coming to UNIS, he was instrumental in helping Cambodia’s fledgling government set accounting standards that will serve the country and its population for generations. Talk about leaving a legacy! UNIS is opening a new wing, and Teachers’ School Supply hopes to help outfit it as only we can do. My last meeting was with Mrs. Hang, Procurement Executive at the lovely Hanoi International School, whose motto is “making a world of difference.” And it’s obvious they are. Enjoy the photos of my trip to this fascinating city, which is the wild, wild west, firmly rooted in the east. Hope you can make it there someday.

Richard A. Lasser
President

Teachers' Supports Harlem Children's Zone

By sponsoring a scholarship program for a top student, Teachers’ School Supply is able to show its support and appreciation for Harlem Children’s Zone.

President Richard Lasser traveled to New York to present the winner with a scholarship check which was awarded to Dominque Bradham-Riddy, the student with the highest academic performance.

Harlem Children’s Zone is a not for profit organization that operates the Promise Academy Charter Schools in Harlem. Recently Harlem Children’s Zone has received national attention for its efforts in setting up and maintaining effective charter schools.

Equitas Charter School Fund-Raiser in LA

Teachers' School Supply President Richard Lasser at the fund-raiser for the new Equitas Charter School in Los Angeles. Malka Borrego and Nora ordered all their school furniture from Richard and everything will be delivered in time for the start of school in just two weeks!

Sales trip to New York

Hi All,
Just back from a whirlwind 2-week sales trip to New York where I visited 15 charter schools, DonorsChoose.org and the Graham-Windham charitable organization. A great trip with the wonderful people who sacrifice so much for the children of New York and across the country. Here are a few pictures.

Teachers' School Supply's own Richard Lasser at Yankee Stadium.

Richard Lasser, the President of Teachers' School Supply visits with Victor Rios of Promise Academy at the New Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won!