TEACHER APPRECIATION EVENTS OCCURING ACROSS THE NATION

H/T to Nikki of Homeschool Illinois Support Group
Each new school year brings promises of colorful learning, and
Crayola® is always proud to be a part of teachers' and
families' back-to-school traditions.

Many of our retail partners are sharing in the excitement by hosting
Teacher Appreciation events. We welcome you to take part in the
following events, coming to retailers near you. Participants will
receive free gifts—as well as some much-deserved recognition. (Free
gifts are available while supplies last.)

Enjoy these events and have a wonderful new school year!

OFFICEMAX®
OfficeMax is hosting Teacher Appreciation Events in the last week of
July and mid-August, depending on when school starts in your area.
Teachers can call their local OfficeMax store or 1-877-OFFICEMAX, to
find local dates and locations. Visit OfficeMax.com to find a store
near you.

OFFICE DEPOT®
Office Depot® is hosting the 13th Annual Teacher Appreciation
Breakfast. Stop in for free breakfast, a free tote bag
(while supplies last) and 10%* off everything all day. Visit
www.school.com and click on "Star Teacher Program" to find the
breakfast near you. Not a Star Teacher yet? Visit your local Office
Depot® store to sign up today!
Note:*10% instant discount is not valid for purchases from
www.techdepot.com, purchases of Gift Cards, computers, wireless,
satellite, Internet or shipping and mailing services. Quantities
limited. While supplies last.

MICHAELS®
Michaels thanks teachers for inspiring creative young minds every
day. Come to Michaels August 20th through 26th and receive a
teachers-only 10% discount off of everything in the store, including
sale items! (School ID may be required.) Also, enter online for a
chance to win a $1,000 Michaels gift card, a classroom full of cool
Crayola products, or other great prizes! Enter at Michaels.com
between August 19th and 26th. For more information about the
Michaels teacher appreciation event, visit www.michaels.com

WAL*MART®
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will be hosting Teacher Appreciation Events
throughout the country from July 21 to July 31, 2006 at more than
3,000 locations. The Wal*Mart Teacher Appreciation program, now in
its 9th year, is designed to help kick off the school year by
showing appreciation to America's teachers.

Each teacher who attends the event will receive a gift package
containing samples from Crayola and other manufacturers of school-
related supplies (while supplies last). For more information,
contact your local store or visit www.wal-mart.com

STAPLES®
Teachers are invited to celebrate the new school year at Teacher
Appreciation Day events in Staples stores nationwide. The first 200
teachers at each event will receive a free canvas goody bag, teacher
planner, and valuable coupons. Find the event near you at
www.staples.com/teacherday (Teachers may be asked to present school
ID.)



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