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Teacher Gifts: Gifts for Teachers: End of Year, Retirement & Christmas Gift Ideas For Teachers Personalized Teacher Gifts Engraved Teacher Jewelry Gifts Caryn.com Store Holiday Store: Gift Center & Suggestion Guide Stocking Stuffers Get the Entertainment Coupon Book and help us help animal rescue! Christmas Decorations & Party Supplies Gift Ideas For Her Gift Ideas For Kids Gift Ideas For Him Gift Ideas For Teachers We set up this page to help you find teacher gifts that are sure to please, because getting gifts for teachers is not always the easiest thing to do! Teacher thank you gifts are a nice way to give a lift to someone who often goes underappreciated. But whether it's a teacher retirement gift, a Christmas gift or an end-of-year teacher gift, teacher appreciation gifts can be tough gifts to buy, especially if you don't know the teachers that well. Best case scenario is you know a lot about the teacher you are buying a gift for, and if he or she has a hobby outside of the classroom like gardening, knitting or flying a kite, at least you have a distinct direction to head in where you know they'll love what you get! If this is your situation, look at our Gifts by Special Interest guide for ideas. If you don't know the teacher that well, then check out what's below for some inspiration because we've got some unique teacher gift ideas lined up for you and ready to go: gift ideas for teacher by theme of the subject taught, teacher gift baskets, personalized teacher gifts, teacher candy gifts, teacher gag gift ideas and more. Just as an FYI, Teacher Appreciation Week, is May 1-7, 2005. Art Teacher Gifts Posters & Art Prints 24 Watercolor Pencil Set Fiskars - ShapeBoss - The Ultimate Embossing System Van Gogh Brainy Beanie w/ detachable ear Gift Certificates for Art & Scrapbooking Supplies from Scrapbook.com Gift Certificates by Mail $25.00 Gift Certificate $35.00 Gift Certificate $50.00 Gift Certificate Electronic Gift Certificates $20 | $25 | $35 | $50 | $100 | $150 | $200 | $400 Wind-Up Michelangelo Pillow Wind this beautiful pillow up and an old fashioned music box inside plays "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles. Light-Up Starry Night Pillow When you press the moon on this pillow, watch its stars light up!! Screaming Scream Pillow Release your anxiety with this therapeutic pillow! Munch's masterpiece has been artfully reproduced in pillow form.. This one has the added benefit of screaming for you when you squeeze it! Giggling Mona Lisa Pillow People have pondered her expression for centuries and now it's finally clear: She's been laughing at us all along! Squeeze this beautiful pillow and Mona lets loose a peal of laughter. Drama Teacher Gifts - English Teacher Gifts Writers Finger Puppets Wow, what a play this foursome could put on! Have hours of fun with the superheroes of prose and poetry: the doyenne of modern lit, Virginia Woolf; the big, bad bard himself, Will Shakespeare; a good read in war or peace, Leo Tolstoy; and a writer in the best of times or worst of times, Charles Dickens. The box conveniently converts to a puppet theater. Shakespeare "Play's the Thing"- T-Shirt also in Yellow , Men's (Neutral/Lt. Gray) Shakespeare Play's the Thing- Hooded Sweatshirt Shakespeare "All the World's a Stage" Baseball Jersey (available in red or blue also) Shakespeare Messenger Bag-"The Play's The Thing" Books Drama Books Shakespeare Play's the Thing- Long Sleeve T-Shirt Geography Teacher Gifts- Social Studies Teacher Gifts History Teacher Gifts THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND From California, to the New York Island, this colorful map of he United States is adorned with the capitals, landmarks and wildlife of each state, and is perfect for teaching children about America. Laminated on both sides for extra strength, the map includes 50 stickers to label where loved ones live, from the Redwood Forests all the way to the Gulf Stream waters. Wears four sturdy grommets on its corners for hanging. Fun for the Teachers' Lounge DISAPPEARING CIVIL LIBERTIES MUG Drink your decaf in this dazzling mug and watch your civil liberties disappear - just like in real life! Simply pour in your coffee and watch the painstaking work of the founding fathers vanish before your eyes. GLOBAL WARMING MUG Sure to be a topical topic of conversation, this mug shows off the adverse effects of that annoying global warming. Just pour in a hot cup of coffee, and the ocean starts to spread across the continent as ice caps melt and water levels rise. Brainy Beanies Buddha Ghandi Geography Pillows These festive, hand-embroidered pillows are available representing various countries, states, large cities in the U.S. & vacation destinations. See All Pillows Adirondacks Italy Chicago Yosemite Ireland New York City Math Teacher Gifts - Computer Teacher Gifts Mensa Brain Teasers (Adults) Mensa Riddles (Adults) Music Teacher Gifts These 3 brainy beanie greats have a built in wind-up music box, each featuring one of their masterful compositions. Bach Beethoven Mozart Shakepeare Music Food of Love- Ringer T-shirt Shakespeare Messenger Bag "If Music Be The Food of Love, Play On..." Shakespeare "Music Food of Love"- Baseball Jersey (available in black or blue also) Country Music Banjo Fiddle Guitar Cotton Throw Blanket More Gifts for Music Lovers Music To My Ears Tapestry Throw Psychology Teacher Gifts Wind Up Freud Pillow Relax & unwind with the father of psychoanalysis himself! Wind up this pillow and an old fashioned music box inside plays the song "Memories!" psychologist puppets Go nuts with this wacky pack of puppets! You ll get Freud (the father of psychoanalysis), his daughter Anna Freud (a noted child therapist in Britain), Carl Jung (king of the collective unconscious ) and a red chaise longue so the shrinks can take turns shrinking each other. You and your friends can debate psychological theory, reenact the friendship and breakup of Freud and Jung, and just turn psychoanalytical theory on its head! The box converts to a puppet theater. Freud Brainy Beanie tickle me freud Tickle Freud and he lets his suppressed laughter burst out in a giant Freudian slip of hilarity. In fact his whole body has been known to shake in the throes of scarcely controllable laughter. A little psychoanalysis will reveal that he is particularly ticklish toward his feet. freudian slippers Who couldn't use a bit of good old Freudian analysis? Or at least some good old Freudian slippers! Walk in the master's footsteps with these plush, comfy slippers, or just lounge on the couch and talk about your childhood. Psychological exam not included. Science Teacher Gifts Einstein Brainy Beanie SOLAR SYSTEM SHOWER CURTAIN After freshening up with this shower curtain each day, you'll have all the facts on everyone's favorite solar system. Featuring facts and pictures on all nine planets, and the sun, each curtain is a enjoyable, education addition to a bathroom. Which is the hottest planet? How many Earths can fit inside Jupiter? What is really inside the sun? Just further proof that teaching can be good, clean fun! General Gifts for Teachers- More Teacher Gift Ideas SMART WOMEN MUGS Sipping your coffee or tea can be a perfect time for reading or contemplation, and as these mugs say, "Smart women thirst for knowledge." So stimulate your brain with this fun, stylish ceramic set, complete with a 50s style image of two smart women sharing their own "knowledge" with each other. Sold as a set of two. Shakespeare "Be not Afraid of Greatness"- Ringer T-Shirt Think the teacher on your gift list might be too busy grading papers to find time to go to the movies? Consider a gift subscription to Netflix ! Online DVD Rentals with No Time Limit on Returns! Gotta love it... Shakespeare "Be Not Afraid of Greatness"- Long Sleeve T-Shirt School Days Teacher Cotton Tapestry Throw Blanket Teacher Red Apple Clock Teacher Throw Blanket TEACHER PENCIL BOX Please your favorite teacher or anyone who has taught you some valuable lessons by presenting them with this nostalgic pencil box. Hand painted with original artwork by artist Ian Nicholas, this charming pencil box is decorated with two baby birds being taught their flying lessons by a teacher bird (wearing a graduation cap!) in their classroom, informing us that “the best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book…” Tucked away inside the pencil box is a multiplication table for quick reference, a dandy ruler, and a built-in apple to always have handy for your beloved teacher. It’s the perfect place to store #2 pencils and your favorite school treasures. TEACHERS RULE MUG AND PLATTER Teachers deserve a special token of recognition for all the hard work they do, and what better way to show your favorite teacher just how much you appreciate them than this "Teachers Rule!" platter or mug. The platter even includes a special black marker so that the whole class can sign their names. Follow the directions and you can make what you write on the plate permanent. And the mug is a gift that the teacher can use in their classroom every day. These items are sure to be cherished among the favorite gifts for any teacher. Arts & Crafts Supplies Coffee Gift Baskets & Tea Gift Baskets for the Teacher's Lounge Novelty Gifts @ the Oriental Trading Company Gourmet & Novelty Gift Baskets Gift Certificates Posters & Art Prints And final thought...no doubt a teacher will appreciate the fact that you remembered him or her at the Holidays with a gift. However, consider this. Teachers always love it when you share with the whole class (of course!) Why not find out what your child's classroom most needs and surprise the teacher with a gift in his or her honor that benefits the students too. Maybe it's art materials or books--often teachers go out of pocket to buy those little extras for their students that didn't quite make it into the Departmental budget for that school year. Find out what's hot on your teacher's list. If it's something expensive, talk to some other parents in the class and see if you can coordinate a group that makes it affordable to all involved. Links to All Merchants with Products Featured in these Areas Caryn.com Holiday Store: Main Index

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Calvin College - Planning Ahead - The Tuition Gift Certificate Program Frequently Asked Questions about Calvin College Tuition Gift Certificates Home Tuition Gift Certificate Other Ways to Plan Ahead To Apply FAQ Contact Us Home FAQ Who may purchase Calvin tuition gift certificates? Anyone may purchase Calvin tuition gift certificates for anyone. You do not have to be a parent, grandparent, or relative in order to purchase a certificate for someone. You may even purchase a certificate for yourself, whether you are a current or future Calvin student. Download an application How do I designate or re-designate a tuition gift certificate beneficiary? When someone purchases a certificate, s/he must designate the beneficiary for whom s/he is purchasing the certificate. The purchaser may, at any time before the certificate expires, re-designate the beneficiary of all or some of the certificate units. This can be done by contacting the Calvin College Financial Services Office. If the beneficiary of the certificate is re-designated, the expiration date will be adjusted according to the new beneficiary’s age. The purchaser may give someone else, or even Calvin College, the power to designate or re-designate the beneficiary of the certificate. Alternatively, the purchaser may give someone a contingent power of appointment, which will permit the appointee to designate or re-designate the beneficiary only in the event that the purchaser is unable to do so because of incapacity, death, or any other reason. Do tuition gift certificates expire? Yes. The expiration date of a tuition gift certificate is determined at the time of purchase based on the age of the designated beneficiary. If the beneficiary of the certificate is re-designated, the expiration date will be adjusted according to the new beneficiary’s age. If the certificate expires before it is used, the purchaser is not entitled to a refund of the purchase price. The value of any unused, expired certificate units is credited to the Calvin College Scholarship Fund. If the purchaser has kept his/her address current in Calvin College’s records, the college will give the purchaser a charitable gift receipt for the value of those certificate units, based on tuition cost on the date that the units are credited to the Calvin College Scholarship Fund. What happens if applying tuition gift certificates to a student’s account results in a credit balance? If a student applies units to his/her account and then has a credit balance on the account, s/he has the option of carrying the credit balance forward or having a certificate reissued for the amount of the credit. No cash refunds will be given for credit balances resulting from the application of certificate units toward tuition. What if I need an itemized statement for tax purposes? Calvin College bills its students for a total amount per semester that includes tuition, room, board, fees, and miscellaneous expenses. Certificate units may be applied to part or all of the bill. The college will itemize expenses for anyone who needs an itemization for tax or gift credit purposes. Will tuition gift certificates reduce a student’s eligibility for scholarships or financial aid? Tuition gift certificates do not affect a student’s opportunity to receive merit scholarships. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence without regard to financial resources. On the other hand, need-based scholarships and financial aid are based upon student and family resources. If a parent or student has purchased a tuition gift certificate, s/he must report it on the Calvin College Supplemental Financial Aid Form. A financial aid representative from Calvin’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid would be happy to discuss how the ownership of a tuition gift certificate might affect a student’s eligibility for need-based scholarships or financial aid. If a student is a beneficiary of a tuition gift certificate purchased by someone other than his or her parent or the student him/herself, the certificate is not considered a family resource. However, when the units are applied to payment of tuition, they become a resource and the student's need-based assistance will be reassessed. A financial aid representative will be happy to assist you in planning the most beneficial use of the certificate units available to you. How do I make changes to a tuition gift certificate? The certificate is documentation of the tuition units that are purchased. The official record of the certificate units resides in the Calvin College Financial Services Office . Any changes to the certificate must be made in the records of Calvin College, not merely on the paper certificate that the purchaser holds. How do I purchase a tuition gift certificate? Calvin College tuition gift certificates may be purchased only by giving the college an original, completed application form and personal check. The college cannot accept credit card payments for the certificates or a faxed application without a personal check. Financial Services Calvin College 3201 Burton Street S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 526-6127 (voice) (616) 526-8480 (TTY) Fax: (616) 526-6532 finserv@calvin.edu Calvin College does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex or disability in any of its education programs or activities. Go To Calvin's home page News and events Information Calvin College Contacting Calvin Admissions Search People at Calvin Departments Calvin's website Contact Angela Peterson Last updated Tuesday, August 30, 2005

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Humanist.Archives.Vol.15: 15.012 birthday presents please! 15.012 birthday presents please! From: by way of Willard McCarty ( willard@lists.village.Virginia.EDU ) Date: Thu May 10 2001 - 02:01:03 EDT Next message: by way of Willard McCarty: "15.011 conferences" Previous message: by way of Willard McCarty: "15.010 new books" Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 15, No. 12. Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London < http://www.princeton.edu/~mccarty/humanist/ > < http://www.kcl.ac.uk/humanities/cch/humanist/ > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 06:57:57 +0100 From: Willard McCarty < willard.mccarty@kcl.ac.uk > Subject: birthday presents Dear colleagues: Many thanks on behalf of everyone for the birthday messages. Only one person I know actually orchestrates birthday presents for herself, but the strategy seems to work, so I thought I'd follow her example here. May I suggest, then, that you send to Humanist a birthday present in the form of a question or statement of a problem concerning humanities computing that bothers you most? Some piece of mental grit that gives you tsores every time you go on your mental way. Wonderful gift for Humanist. Yours, WM ----- Dr Willard McCarty / Senior Lecturer / Centre for Computing in the Humanities / King's College London / Strand / London WC2R 2LS / U.K. / +44 (0)20 7848-2784 / ilex.cc.kcl.ac.uk/wlm/ Next message: by way of Willard McCarty: "15.011 conferences" Previous message: by way of Willard McCarty: "15.010 new books" Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] This archive was generated by hypermail 2b30 : Thu May 10 2001 - 02:10:24 EDT

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