JULY ACADEMIC TOOLBOX NEWSLETTER
Summer Greetings from the Toolbox.
It was my intention to get this newsletter written and sent out before today. It just didn't happen, so here it is the 4th of July. Gosh, the store is closed today so maybe can do some catch up. Hope everyone is or did enjoy the 4th. I am sure many spent the day with family and friends, having fun being together, and enjoying the freedom of our country.
Speaking of family and friends, we are having a "family reunion" the weekend of July 18th. The reason for this special time is that Dwight and I will be celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. All I can say about that is "WOW!! We will celebrate with family from Colorado, Arizona, California, and Wisconsin. How exciting is that? Of course the Grandchildren will be here too along with their parents. OK enough of family chat. We are looking forward to spending time with family and friends. Yes, we will be open with Walt and Ginny covering for us the time we will be celebrating.
ATTENTION TEACHERS… MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 8TH, 9TH AND EVEN SUNDAY THE 10TH (noon-5) for three full days for teachers to take the opportunity to stop by, check out the newest school stuff, and get a jump start on the back to school shopping. Yes, this will be our "TEACHER APPRECIATION PARTY", which will include discounts, prizes, and surprises!! Surprises limited to the first 50 purchases each day.
FREQUENT SHOPPER CARD DRAWING WINNER
This month the $25 winner is Linda Corning of Wenatchee, congratulations!
WEBKINZ NEWS… We continue to bring in the monthly new Webkinz, the latest fashions, and the pet of the month. Webkinz continue to be a hot seller and makes for a great birthday gift. We have several pets that are now retired and we are offering 10% off on all in stock retired Webkinz. Pet of Month this month is the Cheeky Monkey on sale for $8.88 while supply lasts.
NEW PRODUCT
New games for all ages from McWiz, a small company from Canada. They have several educational games plus two magnetic travel games. Metamorfo is a two-sided board with tic-tac-toe on one side and 6 by 6 checkers on the other. The pieces are soft ladybugs, caterpillars, and butterflies. When playing checkers, if you make a “king” you get a larger ladybug or if you have the caterpillar your “king” is a butterfly, hence the name of the game. Really cute package that has a handle for easy use when traveling makes it a great gift item.
Several new books and décor items from Teacher Created Materials but the company also introduced a clear vinyl pocket chart that they say will be the only chart you need.
Our 4th Quarter focus will be on family games. If you have a favorite that we don’t presently carry, please give us a call so we can provide the best selection possible. With gas and most other things increasing in price, it seems like a good time to promote the fun and companionship of games.