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Bounty’s “Teacher Wish List” Giveaway!

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UPDATE: Giveaway has ended! The winner is Cynthia!

I’ve got another giveaway for you, but this one’s got a twist… if you win, you’ll likely have to give your prize to someone else!

Bounty has launched TeacherWishList.com, a place for teachers to post lists of the school supplies needed for in-class use. In turn, parents can view the list online and donate supplies that their children’s classrooms are in need of. (You may not be aware, but teachers typically deal with purchasing classroom supplies out-of-pocket each year for their classes. My own sister is a teacher, and I know she spends quite a bit of her own money each year on items needed both for her room and for her students’ personal use.)

If you’re a teacher, you can post your own teacher wish list on the site, and if you’re a parent, it’s easy to search for your child’s school and teacher to find a wish list for your classroom.

But this week, I’ve got a giveaway for that special teacher in your life! Bounty will provide a $25 gift card in order to help fulfill the back-to-school supply wish list of a classroom of your choice. So, one reader will win this $25 gift card… and in turn, pass their giveaway prize on to a deserving teacher to use for school supplies! (Of course, if the winner happens to be a teacher, he or she is more than welcome to keep the prize for use in his or her own classroom.)

To enter, simply post a reply in the comments under this article! This giveaway begins today, September 22nd, 2011 and runs for one week. The contest will end on September 28th at 11:59pm CST, and on September 29th, one winner will be chosen via a random number generator!

Parents: You can also help spread the word about TeacherWishList.com by becoming a fan of Bounty on Facebook! Don’t forget to search for and fulfill a wish list at TeacherWishList.com for your child’s school too.

Teachers: You can register on TeacherWishList.com to create a free wish list and request school supplies that your classroom would like donated. And, Bounty is running another special giveaway just for teachers too! Through September 27th, teachers can enter to win a $462 prize to help fulfill their classroom wish lists. (Are you wondering why the prize is $462? That’s the amount on average U.S. teachers spend annually out of their own pocket to purchase necessary supplies for their classrooms.) Each school that submits five or more wish lists will also be entered for a chance to win the grand prize: a $25,000 art room makeover with the help of a designer. Enter at this link!

More about Bounty’s TeacherWishList.com:

Created by School Family Media and sponsored by Bounty, the Teacher Wish List service connects parents with their children’s teachers to help provide the classroom supplies needed to ensure every child in every school has the best possible learning environment. By uploading their classroom supply wish lists to TeacherWishList.com, teachers now can communicate all of their classroom supply needs directly to the parents of their students, and parents now have a faster, easier way to get the information they need to donate much-needed school supplies for teachers.

In a recent survey of elementary and middle-school teachers, 71% reported spending an average of $462 per year out of their own pocket on classroom supplies and learning tools.* Teacher Wish List was created to thank teachers for their generosity. (How many other jobs require employees to pay for supplies?) This service makes it even easier for parents to continue to help teachers.

For Teacher Wish List and for School Family Media, it’s all about connecting parents with schools and with teachers to provide the best for kids nationwide.

Legal: This giveaway is sponsored by Bounty and TeacherWishList.com. Responding to this post with a comment qualifies readers to enter. Duplicate posts do not increase chances of winning. The contest began at midnight CST on September 22nd, 2011 and will end at 11:59pm CST on September 28th, 2011. One winner will be chosen via random-number generator on September 29th, 2011 and announced the same day. Winner will receive ONE $25 gift card to pass on to a teacher for the purpose of purchasing classroom school supplies. Products, prizes, information, and giveaway have been provided by Bounty and TeacherWishList.com. I have received a $25 gift card to give to one of my children’s teachers, as well as information to help promote the product as part of this giveaway. Winner will be contacted via the Private Messaging feature of JillCataldo.com and via email. If the winner does not reply to the message within 48 hours of notification, the winner will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be chosen. Fulfillment of prizes to winners will be handled directly by Bounty. Good luck to everyone!

Comments

  3. I would love to win this and give it to my daughters teacher. I always help to buy the little extras that I think they will need.

  5. If I happen to be the lucky recepient of the prize pack I plan on shipping it to a dear friend who is in her 2nd year of teaching in Memphis, TN. Not only is she an amazing and inspiring teacher she is a mother of 3 with two of them being twins!

  6. Teachers spend hundreds when they start and every time they change grades or subjects. Every one who can should help a little.

  7. I think this is a wonderful idea. At the school my child attends, the teachers make a list at the beginning of the school year as a requirement for our children to bring in lots of expensive products that I cannot afford to buy. If you don’t bring in those items, you are looked down upon. I cannot help that;I have enough costs with having to now buy not only school supplies, but also uniforms. I am so greatful that someone has decided to help these teachers out. Thank you.

    Donna

  8. I love this idea!! Schools are always in need of supplies. I have 5 children in school and know how long the supply lists always are. This would be really neat for our school. Thanks!

  9. My husband is a teacher in a poverty area school (As has been my mother for the last twenty five years) and while his room could use a lot, knowing my husband, he’ll give the supplies to his kids. Their families can’t afford supplies like notebooks so we always buy a ton at the beginning of the year so they can succeed!

  10. Just a question…since I have no kids..but I have a DEAR Friend who home schools her children. If I win, I would like to give this to her, if allowed.

  12. My best friend is an art teacher at a low income, urban high school. She buys most of her own supplies and a little help could make her day (she also just finished her final chemo treatment, so this would be an extra bonus)!

  20. I am currently a SAHM who was a teacher in her former life. My husband is also a teacher. My friends and family were always amazed (and a little appalled) at the amount of my own money I would spend on monthly basis for my classroom and students. My parents would often say they had NO IDEA how much teacher did on their own. I am always extremely appreciative of anyone who makes it known. In a society where many frown upon teachers unions, tenure and retirement systems, it is nice to see that some can understand that teachers do indeed EARN what they are paid….and then some!

  21. This is a wonderful giveaway! My son just started Kindergarten and I know his teacher would love this gift for her classroom.

  22. Hey! Will have a hard time selecting a middle school or high school teacher for this giveaway from my children’s awesome teachers.

  23. Just two days ago my daughter told me how her teacher spent $50 of his own money at Kinkos to make hand outs for the class. I am sure a $25 gift card would be a very welcome gift!

  26. I educate my kids at home, and my husband teaches high school. You are correct when you say that teachers spend a lot of their own money! Thanks!

  28. I will definitely pass it along to the Autism school as they rely alot on donations. Every little bit helps the teachers at the school.

  29. What a small but great way to give back to the very important people that are providing our children an education!

  31. Our PTA tries to help, but the teachers always spend their own money for their kids and classrooms. Nice idea!

  32. I used to teach and understand how much a teacher spends out of pocket on supplies for the classroom. I would happily give this to one of my son’s teachers.

  33. I just retired from teaching and know many teachers who would love to create a list like this. Great idea!

  36. I, too, would love to give this to a derserving teachers. Either way, whoever wins, it will go to a good cause.

  38. My sister is a teacher. I know the hours she puts in. she is young and just starting out. she has been a teacher for 3 years now. she just bought her first house. I am very proud of her. This would be a very cool surprise to give her. thankyou jill

  41. Would love to win this for one of my three children’s teachers. They always seem to be in need of some supplies.

  44. Would love this for my school library! All the germs…ugh! Bounty holds up with the Mr Clean anti-bac spray I use!!

  46. I would love to win this for one of my 4 boys’ teachers. I couldn’t be more pleased with our teachers this year! As a former teacher myself, I know how much of the teacher’s own money goes right to his/her students!

  50. My daughter’s awesome third grade teacher could really use this. I’m always trying to send in extra supplies to her. Thanks Jill!

  51. My daughter’s teacher is so deserving of this!! She is also a fellow couponer and I know she does everything she can to help her class!! My daughter is in 5th grd. but was lucky enough to have the same teacher for 4th and 5th grade!! We spent a little extra time and even donated some items as well to help with classroom supplies!! Thanks for all the back to school deals Jill!! I would love to help out Mrs. Wagner even more!!

  52. My son’s teacher is such a great influence on her children and I really think she has such a positive impact on people. She could use all the financial help she can get to make her classroom what it needs to be.

  53. and adores his teacher. He now tells us that he wants to be a teacher just like her. He would be tickled to be able to give her this gift card!

  55. I would Love to give this prize to my daughter who is beginning her new career as a special Ed teacher.

  59. My friend is the secretary/librarian/lunch lady and substitute teacher at the elementary school. No budget for books this year so she is forever picking them up at sales etc. She also picks up clothes so the little guys have something to change into in case they have an accident.
    Teachers are the best.

  63. As a teacher I thnk this is a great idea. I always have a wish list of things that I would like for my classroom. This would help fill some of it.

  64. This is such a great way to give small thanks to the teachers and all they do for our kids. Thanks Jill.

  67. As a school nurse, I see how teachers spend of their own money getting their classrooms ready. I would love to be able to gift this to one of them in my building.

  69. Teachers have to purchase many supplies each year. I always help her out by couponing for the school supplies each year…..this would be greatly appreciated by her. Thanks for all you do!

  70. I know several fabulous teachers who are very deserving of this. If I win, my only quandry will be deciding which teacher to give it to. ;) It’s a good predicament to be in.

  71. Great giveaway, Jill! My husband is a teacher and would love to be able to buy more supplies for his students. He teaches at a school in Chicago, and all of his students are from housing projects and low-income apartments. It would be great for him to use this to buy necessities like pencils and notebook paper for them. Here’s hoping!

  72. I would be torn with which teacher to give this to. Both of my children have the MOST WONDERFUL teachers. I would have to do the “pick a number between 1 and 5 game” :)

  73. My oldest niece just got her first job as a high school math teacher this year. I’d love to be able to give this $25 to her!

  80. I would win this would split it between my son’s pre-k class and my brother’s special ed class

  82. I am a veteran teacher who has been couponing for a few years not only for my family, but for my students as well. Our suburban Illinois school district has cut our supply budget to $50 for the year, increased class sizes to 38 students in each of my classes, and decreased our salaries and benefits. Anything that can help me in my quest to provide a good education for my students would be a Godsend.

  85. As a teacher, indeed I do spend a great deal of my own money on school supplies, especially mid year when supplies run low. Would love to win and help a new teacher at my school. I’m pretty stocked thanks to coupons.

  86. My husband is currently going to school to be a teacher and my aunt is already one. Either one of them would love this!

  87. My son has autism & has been in special education since he was in preschool. He has been blessed with teachers who patiently work with him and genuinely care for him. Kudos to them all. I still owe my son’s current teacher some Elmer’s glue since they do tons of arts and crafts. Here’s keeping my fingers crossed.

  89. I am a teacher and love this contest. I spend a lot for my classroom, but couponing has allowed me to spend less– thanks Jill!

  91. My daughter teaches 1st grade and I would love to win this for her class. she is always spending her own money on classroom supplies! thanks!

  94. and would love to win this, especially since the $200 teacher tax credit for classroom supplies no longer exists.

  96. I know of some well deserving teachers and if I win I would love to give it to one of these special teachers to just brighten their day!

  97. my sons teacher has been a godsend. she always goes the extra mile for her students and their parents. i would love to suprise her with this ;

  99. It is expensive for teachers to have to supply their own classrooms with needed supplies. And my son’s school does not let us know through out the year of items they are low on. This would be great for her! Thanks!

  101. As a middle school teacher, I appreciate all the various and creative ways parents support us. I will be checking out the teacher wish list site very soon!

  104. Our oldest daughter just started her first year of school, she adores her teacher; and she would love to be able to give this to her as a gift. Thanks !

  106. Well I have three boys who have three different teachers. How would I know which teacher to give it to?

  108. I love the teachers at my kids’ school! They are so amazing and, yes, they end up buying a lot out of pocket so this would be wonderful to help them out.

  110. I’m a teacher and just relocated back home to Chicagoland. I can’t believe how much money I’ve spent with my new job! This would come in SOOOOO handy right now…

  112. I am a teacher taking time off to raise my children. I know how much teachers spend each year. A lot! What a great way to pay them back. I would love to pick a favorite teacher and surprise them. Thank you for that opportunity.

  113. I would love to win this for one of my kids teachers. We have some AWESOME teachers at our school who deserve to win this great giveaway.

  114. I’m laying here thinking about which teacher I would give this to and trying to picture their reaction. If I win it, I will have my little guy present it to his lucky teacher!! I’m crossing my fingers and toes!! Thanks for everything, Jill!!

  116. I would love to give this to my sons special ed teacher. She is such an amazing person and does so much for the kids!

  117. I would love to win this for my son’s kindergarten teacher. I have already donated school supplies on top of the required supplies I needed to purchase. We already got a list from the teacher asking for additional supplies. I think it is awful that the teachers have to pay out of their pocket from the small salaries they get for such a tough and important job. This is a great prise. Thanks Jill and thanks Bounty!

  118. I think this is a great idea. I would love to win this for one of my kids’ teachers. Also, I am going to check the site right now to see if either of them have lists posted. :)

  119. My sons 3rd grade teacher has a list, and she knows how to use it! She has taught for over 20 years…and has now taught all 4 of my children.

  122. I would love to win this for my daughter’s teacher. With our schools having so many kids in one classroom, the teacher has many more supplies now to buy. This would be a big help. Thanks!

  126. this is such a great idea! i’m a homeschooling mom, and I’d love to have this for supplies for our school year. BUT, i know of another teacher that might need it more….and she’d LOVE this!

  129. As a former teacher, let me just say, “YAY!”.

    Hoping this catches on for parents so instead of ending up with 58 Yankee Candles and Bath and Body Works soaps, a teacher can get something for his/her classroom that they REALLY need!

    Andrea Peterson
    Houston TX

  132. My son’s teacher truly goes out of her way for my son and I would love to be able to repay her kindness with new supplies for the classroom. Thanks Jill for another great giveaway.

  134. My youngest sister is a 1st grade teacher @ Kennard Elementary–and she quite often has to purchase school supplys to suppliment her classroom. The gift card would be a sweet treat for her -it goes right back to the children :)

  141. Being a teacher is fulfilling. However, it can get expensive. We are always looking for a bargin. We are also super at recycling items in our rooms. We need all the help we can get! Thanks Bounty for thinking of teachers. Where would we be without you?

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