Thursday, 26 January 2012
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Room mothers give teachers a hand when needed. today image by alwayspp from Fotolia.com
Room mothers are invaluable volunteer parents that help teachers plan events, photocopy assignments and handouts or organize book orders. among a variety of other tasks. These volunteers save teachers hours of time as well as help create experiences for the class that might not be otherwise possible. Giving room mothers a "thank you" gift shows your appreciation for their time and effort.
Journal with Notes
Create a one-of-a-kind journal or organizer for your room mother by collecting thank you notes from every child in the class. Make sure the children specifically note things they appreciate, such as room parties, field trips or games. If the children are young, they can draw pictures. Take these notes and glue them at intervals into a nice journal or organizer for the volunteer.
Parking Spot
"> Give the gift of free and convenient parking. cars parking in parking area image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
Let your volunteers know they are appreciated by designating special parking spots for classroom helpers. Room mothers will certainly be grateful to not have to find a spot on busy days as well as to be close to the school for heavy loads. This gift is thoughtful, free and can last all year.
Large Tote
Keep room mothers' hands free by giving them large shoulder bags or totes that are sturdy enough to hold heavy loads. The class can help decorate the totes with their handprints, special messages or a group drawing. Bags made from recycled materials also help the environment.
Movies
A night at the movies may be just the ticket for parents who've given their time to the classroom. Gift certificates can be purchased at most theaters, including ones that come with popcorn or refreshments. If this is too pricey, consider movie rental gift certificates attached to bags of un-popped popcorn.
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The video game industry offers a large number of options for gaming consoles, video games and online role-playing opportunities. Releasing a successful video game requires resources in technology, advertising and licensing that can limit the ability of game producers to penetrate the market. The video game industry has long been dominated by several well-established corporations that are licensed for multiple gaming platforms or have trademarked a popular gaming console and create programs exclusively for that system.
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts is well-known for its EA Sports and EA Play game collections. The company has agreements with major professional and college sports organizations, which allows game players to play as their favorite teams or athletes.
Electronic Arts produces video games for a wide variety of platforms, including
Microsoft Xbox,
Sony PlayStation,
Nintendo Wii, personal computers and the iPhone.
Electronic Arts is based out of Redwood City, Calif., and has been in business since 1982.
Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard is based out of Santa Monica, Calif., and offers a large portfolio of best-selling video games ranging from Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk to Guitar Hero and Call of Duty. The company merged with Vivendi Games to offer online gaming subscriptions for the popular World of Warcraft game.
Activision Blizzard's games are licensed for a range of gaming platforms.
Nintendo
Nintendo has been producing video games for its own gaming systems since 1985.
Nintendo is one of the most recognized gaming companies, having produced such hits as Tetris, Mario Brothers and Zelda.
Nintendo's original gaming console, the
Nintendo Entertainment System, revolutionized the gaming industry in the 1980s. The company has continued to produce innovative products with the Wii console, featuring wireless, motion-activated game play and products designed to incorporate gaming and physical activity.
Microsoft
Microsoft Games Studios produces video games for three major company-owned platforms: Xbox, Xbox360 and Windows Live.
Microsoft's games cover many genres, including action, puzzles, music and entertainment, trivia and education. The company also offers Xbox Live, an interactive application that allows players voice communication and head-to-head competition during some games. Xbox Live also allows game players to download additional features from
Microsoft using their Xbox console system.
Sony
Sony Computer Entertainment of America Inc. (SCEA) is the company responsible for creating and supporting the PlayStation gaming console series. SCEA is headquartered in Foster City, Calif., and has been selling PlayStation gaming consoles in the United States since 1995. The PlayStation has been released in two updated versions since its original inception and continues to be a leading platform in the video game industry. The company produces and licenses games in all genres for the PlayStation consoles.
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Crispin was a nobly born Roman who, along with his brother Crispinius, became a missionary to Gaul. They took up the cobbler's trade so the faithful wouldn't have to support them - or, depending on the version you read - so they could give shoes to the poor. Crispin and Crispinius were martyred around 256, and over the years their stomping grounds became popular shrines. St. Crispin's Feast Day is October 25.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
Gloves
Scarves
Party Drinks
Party Food
Theater Tickets
Saddles
Henry V Videos
Theater tickets
1)Read the story of Crispin and his brother. Like all stories of the saints, it mingles fact with fantasy and the horrific with the inspiring.
2)Throw a party for all your friends who come under Crispin's patronage: not only cobblers and shoemakers but also weavers, tanners and makers of gloves, lace and saddles.
3)Attend a performance of Shakespeare's "Henry V," or rent a video or audio edition. King Henry invokes Crispin and Crispinius on the eve of the Battle of Agincourt.
4)Buy yourself a new pair of shoes. Or, if you're an equestrian, treat yourself to that new saddle you've been wanting.
5)Buy some shoes, gloves and scarves and give them to the charity of your choice.
Tips & Warnings
Even if you're not Catholic or particularly religious, Saint Crispin's Day is a good day to honor lives well lived, beliefs held dear and shoes well made.
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