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It's that time again! Summer vacation is almost over, and your students will soon be heading back to begin a new school year. Once again, we have compiled a wide selection of new products and services to help everyone-students, teachers and administrators alike-get off to a great start.

Cafeteria Automation Made Easy
A touch-screen POS system is the perfect solution for schools that need to automate their cafeteria. Serving a meal to a patron is as easy as touching their on-screen photo. It's so easy that even novice computer users can become an expert in minutes. For schools with a more extensive a la carte menu, touch-screen POS allows you to color code similar food items for easy recognition. Since 1972, eTritionWare has provided cafeteria automation solutions for the K-12 market.
www.eTritionWare.net

Trimfoot
School Issue uniform footwear has only been in the marketplace for several seasons, yet Trimfoot Co. has had tremendous response to the quality and value the brand has to offer its customers. All 15 styles are constructed in high-quality leathers, many comfort features, and, most importantly, non-marking outsoles. School Issue is an in-stock program with orders available to ship within two days of placement. Schools can earn a dollar per pair by participating in Rebate to Educate when students turn in the redeemable coupon on the box. Prodigy is shown with sizing available in both girls' and women's sizes.
www.trimfootco.com

StageRight
StageRight has made their easy-to-set-up choral risers even easier; simply roll into place and unfold it. The easy set-up of the FR-36 Choral Risers gives you the flexibility to use for practices and performances. Improve the sound for both performers and audiences with better blend, mix and projection. The Alla Breve Music Shell is easy to handle and can be rolled into any room and quickly set up to enhance sound. Durable, laminated panels reflect a maximum range of audible frequencies to improve the blend and mix of sounds. Together, the FR-36 Choral Riser and Alla Breve Music Shell will make your performers and events look and sound better for performances of a lifetime.
www.stageright.com

Gibson Practice Mats
Gibson Rainbow Tumbling Mats are perfect for school gyms. Constructed in 2-foot folding panels, this colorful addition to your gym will be everyone's favorite. Seams are sewn to hold under the most demanding use. Two-inch Velcro strips allow the mats to be joined with other mats for a longer working surface. Mats are available in 4'x8' and 5'x10' sizes. Colors include rainbow or royal blue. Gibson Gymnastics has been a leader in gymnastics, dance, cheer and gymnasium equipment since 1974.
www.gibsongymnastics.com

Administrator's Plus from Rediker
Rediker Software's student information software system, Administrator's Plus, quickly and efficiently manages administrative tasks and recordkeeping throughout your school. Since Administrator's Plus is a completely integrated system, student data flows seamlessly between all modules, meaning your staff never has to enter data twice. Administrator's Plus offers technical support and leading-edge features such as built-in report writers, integrated e-mail, electronic portfolios, picture ID cards, skills-based report cards, student information online and on PDAs, the most powerful schedule builder on the market, and much more. You can have Administrator's Plus delivered over the Web or run it on your network.
www.rediker.com

Evos from Landscape Structures
Landscape Structures Inc. has introduced Evos, an entirely new generation of playsystems that will literally change the shape of play. The Evos has a three-dimensional spherical design that offers each kid an infinite number of ways to enter, exit and move through the playsystem. With Evos, play is possible in every direction, and no two play experiences are ever the same. The new collection of challenging Evos play events builds physical strength and agility, develops spatial awareness and balance, and increases coordination and problem-solving skills. Moreover, this free-style unscripted form of play allows kids to continually challenge themselves, which keeps them playing longer and more energetically.
www.playlsi.com

Ameristar Montage
The primary objective for any school facility is to provide the best available environment conducive to effective learning. With the addition of initiating programs to increase campus security, changing several items such as accessibility and aesthetics must be considered. Resorting to the old habit of wrapping the perimeter in chain link fence brings several negative elements into play, including degradation of the property value and the neighborhood surrounding it. Fortunately, advancements in Ameristar fence products' Montage technology have made ornamental fence products available to the market at a slight increase over typical vinyl coated chain link materials. This allows the budgets to be met, increasing the aesthetic value of the property and conveying a welcoming appeal to those occupying or passing by the campus.
www.ameristarfence.com

GameTime's Sky Runner
GameTime's Sky Runner capitalizes on the hottest trend in the playground industry: motion. A spinning apparatus mounted on an upright, the Sky Runner is an economical and compact element that is easily incorporated into existing play areas. It can also accommodate many children at once. Kids take hold of the spinning apparatus, get a running start, push off, and are sent on a twirling ride unlike anything they have ever experienced. The Sky Runner is available in two full-size versions: one with a straight upright, and the other with a tilted upright that takes kids up and down as they twirl. GameTime also offers a Mini-Sky Runner mounted on a shorter upright. www.gametime.com

Holyoke 's Educational Book Express
Holyoke News Company's Educational Book Express division has been proud to provide the finest in paperback and trade books to private and public schools for the last 90 years. These books are currently being used in Reading , English and Literature classes on a daily basis. With an easy-to-reach top discount of 40% off retail, no minimums per title, and free domestic shipping on +1500 copy book orders, schools continue to order time and time again. As a national book distributor, they do business with all major publishers, allowing them to have an endless supply of new and classic titles. To reach the top discount of 40% off retail, schools need only to place an order of 100 books (single title or a mix of titles).
www.holyoke-news.com

Theme Schemes Reproducible Activities
Challenge and engage all ability levels of students with the Theme Schemes Essential Energizer Activity Binder. This invaluable resource includes more than 110 reproducible single class activities to teach American History, World History, Government and Civics, Economics, Geography and more. Teachers will find a multitude of uses for these activities, and they love the easy-to-facilitate instructions. Students discover high-level concepts that build a strong foundation for present and future studies. These activities hook and engage students, yet also foster higher level thinking. In addition to this all-inclusive supplement, you will also find 10 individual titles to choose from. This binder is a must have for middle and high school Social Studies departments. www.themeschemes.com

Flexible Montisa Angle CAD Drafting Benches
Flexible Montisa Angle CAD/Drafting Benches are used by K-12, colleges, and universities throughout the country. Flexible Montisa is the right choice for your educational industry needs. Visit Flexible Furniture's Web site for information about their complete product line, including CAD/Drafting benches, stools, storage cabinets, tech benches, lockers, mailrooms, bookcases, lateral files, and much more.
www.flexiblemontisa.com

Adam Equipment's TBB Triple Beam Balance
A design patent was issued recently to Adam Equipment for its TBB Triple Beam Balance. The TBB's innovative design incorporates many unique and crucial features for today's science classroom. It has a security bracket to protect it from theft, while its tripod legs lift up the balance for optimal visibility during front-of-class demos and below balance/density activities. The TBB includes below-balance weighing as a standard feature at no additional cost. Every TBB offers a full 2610g capacity (with 0.1g readability), at a 610g capacity price. The TBB is built to last with metal housing, stainless steel pan, counterbalance knob, and quality mechanics. www.adamequipment.com/education

The First 60 Days of Teaching from The MASTER Teacher
Beginnings are extremely important. The seeds of success or failure are sown in the first 60 days of the school year. In this best-selling book by best-selling author Robert L. DeBruyn, teachers receive practical strategies and journaling activities for The First Seven Seconds of the First Day, An Eight-Step Plan for the First Day, Five Winning Stances for the Entire Year, The One Rule You Need, and Nine Proven Motivators That Really Work Volume pricing is available.
www.masterteacher.com

Schwab Series 5000 Lateral Files
Schwab Series 5000 Lateral files provide maximum filing capacity for your valuable school records. They are available in two-drawer, three-drawer, and four-drawer models, with six attractive standard colors to choose from. With so many options, Series 5000 Lateral Files will accommodate almost any paper document filing need. Fully equipped for hanging folders, the Schwab design is adjustable to allow for filing of legal, A-4, folio or letter size files in the same cabinet without the need for additional costly accessories. Since 1872, Schwab Corp. has been a leader in protecting the valuable records of businesses and residential customers worldwide.
www.schwabcorp.com

Sculpt-it from Sargent Art
Sculpt-it Air-Hardening Sculpting Material is available in white, as well as five new bright colors. Sculpt-it is a smooth, air-hardening sculpting material that is ideal for freehand modeling and creating realistic figurines and sculptures. Sculpt-it can be painted, drilled, or sanded after drying. Sculpt-it air dries and requires no kiln or heat baking to dry and harden. It dries to an almost ceramic hard surface with minimal shrinkage during the drying process. Sculpt-it can be moistened while pliable. Moistening helps to encourage piece-to-piece adhesion, smoothing and blending. It can also help to avoid any cracking. Colored Sculpt-it can be blended together to create new colors or unique marbling effects.
www.sargentart.com

Pilot Rock Outdoor Site Furniture
When designing, landscaping, building or renovating schools and their campuses, contractors need a dependable source for outdoor furniture. The Pilot Rock brand includes benches, picnic tables, trash and recycling receptacles and bike racks. Each product is of commercial quality, with the abuse of constant public exposure as one design criteria. Many school colors are available in vinyl coated steel and recycled plastic components. Custom engraving and plaques can identify the school, team mascot, clubs or donors. Pilot Rock Park Equipment is designed and manufactured in the United States by R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. Inc. since 1959. www.pilotrock.com

AirPacks from Core Products
With the increasing size of textbooks and the passing of the traditional school locker, the burden of lugging around heavy backpacks is falling directly on the shoulders of the schoolchildren. The AirPacks System from Core Products uses a patented ergonomic design with wide heavily padded shoulder straps and a lumbar air cushion that redistribute weight from the shoulders to the hips and lower body. This promotes a natural upright standing position and allows the weight to be carried by the body's structure more naturally. AirPacks backpacks come in three sizes with flexible top and bottom adjustable straps so they may be individually fit to the child. When properly sized to the child, the AirPacks System actually creates a fulcrum that promotes an upright standing position.
www.coreproducts.com

Jesus Loves the Little Children Carpet
Jesus' love for children and a key Bible passage are illustrated on this alphabet carpet. Start a lesson or discussion about Jesus' life, work, and sacrifice with this friendly carpet featuring a passage from Mark 10:14 and the alphabet. This carpet will be a welcome addition for circle time or anytime in your classroom. The carpet is a commercial-grade nylon cut pile, which prevents wrinkling and creasing and will not wear more than 10% over it lifetime. There is an antibacterial treatment applied to the carpet to help cut down on germs, and it has a double-stitched surged edge to help prevent unraveling.
www.2by2toys.com

Enclosed Message Boards from NCPG
Dress up your display with a fabric indoor enclosed board from Ghent featuring a decorative fabric tackboard. Units come fully equipped with continuous hinges, shatter-resistant acrylic and flat tumble locks. Interior case depth is 1-5/16" for both aluminum and wood units. Ghent 's enclosed fabric tackboards are a beautiful way to keep up with the daily changes. Enclosed bulletin boards are also available with a natural cork self-healing posting surface. Specially engineered aluminum framed models, with natural-colored tackable vinyl bulletin boards and weather-resistant backing, are available for outdoor use. All enclosed message boards are available with one, two or three doors.
www.ncpg.net

McCourt's Mobile Cubby Jr.
The McCourt Mobile Cubby Jr. is heavy-duty all the way and made for constant movement on four casters, yet it is handsomely styled for any active education setting. The overall size is 51.5" long x 24" wide x 31.75" high. It features 15 pigeon holes. Adults and toddlers have good visibility into all 15 compartments. There is a dditional storage on the back side: one large slot for poster size and five smaller slots. This side can be easily hidden from unauthorized hands by simply rolling up against any wall. Sturdy castors are set so that even a 200-pound man cannot overturn the cabinet. It comes in eight colors with black edge band standard.
www.mccourtmfg.com

Foundation for American Christian Education
Noah Webster's 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language , facsimile of the original edition, can equip your students with the original definitions. It is published by the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE), a ministry founded in 1965 that is dedicated to serving individuals and families with an education method and tools that teach Christian self-government and Christian character. The Principle Approach method, modeled after the method of education taught during America 's founding era and the Hebraic method found in the Old Testament, is proven to produce Biblical thinkers and credible Christian scholars. FACE's goal is to remind Americans of the principles of liberty-their unique Christian heritage documented in primary sources. www.face.net

ITDirect from SchoolDude.com
Streamline the entire technology workflow process online from incident request to resolution with ITDirect, the Web-native technology help desk management system from SchoolDude.com. ITDirect manages incident requests related to computers, audio visual and telecommunications equipment. Requesters incidents online and receive e-mail updates as incidents are assigned, updated and completed. With ITDirect, your IT staff receives and completes incidents online, as well as via a wireless/mobile device through integration with ITWireless. 
www.schooldude.com

Sequence States & Capitals from Jax Games
Test your students' knowledge of the states and their capitals in this fun version of the Sequence game from Jax Games. Each card has the name of a capital with its location shown on the state. Players match the state's shape and color on the card to the same state shape and color on the board, and then they place a chip on that space. Five chips in a row wins the game. This game is designed for players ages five and older. www.jaxgames.com

Dutch Mill Bulbs
Everybody loves flowers, and everybody loves simplicity. Dutch Mill Bulbs has been helping groups exceed their fundraising goals since 1960. Their fall and spring programs offer favorites at below garden-shop prices that are guaranteed to grow and bloom. With all items priced at only $5 per package, it's an easy sell for the group and an easy-to-manage program for the group leader. There are no hidden costs, there is no money upfront, and you can earn free prizes or cash awards. Profit potential is unlimited.
www.dutchmillbulbs.com

The Villain of Venice from Majesty Music
Patch the Pirate recordings have been a great way to teach Christian character for more than 25 years, and in this new CD, you will find music, mystery, and mayhem in Venice . The scent of garlic is in the air as gondolas are sinking everywhere. Help the crew solve the mystery with Papa and Mama Carrabba, Sherlock, and the singing cats of Venice . Life-changing lessons are discovered along the way. It's an Italian feast of food, fun, and fantastic truths your whole class will love. Thirteen songs include A Here I Am Christian, Always in Our Place, Garlic Breath, God Is Always Looking, Amazing Grace, The Secret Place, and You Are Too Skinny for Me.
www.majestymusic.com

Magnatag Planning Calendar
Magnatag makes planning an entire school year's worth of activities easy with its Principal's GiantYear Classic 365-Day Planning Calendar magnetic whiteboard kits. The magnetic dry-erase Principal's GiantYear whiteboard is available in three sizes to meet a wide range of school scheduling needs. Activities and plans can be posted using up to 50 different color combinations. Tools included in the Principal's GiantYear board kit are dry-erase pens in four colors, magnetic dates, months, status signal magnets, optional cardholders and cards in multiple colors for quickly locating and making changes.
www.magnatag.com

Geerpres Carts
Geerpres, Inc. has introduced three new carts to its microfiber family of products, the Microfiber Wagon, the Microfiber RX, and the Deluxe Microfiber RX. Each cart is designed to both protect the health of cleaning professionals and maintain a healthy environment for building occupants, workers, and visitors. All three carts are manufactured with corrosion-resistant, stainless steel, using agents that will reduce the growth of harmful germs. In addition, each cart is specially treated with BioShield 75, an EPA registered, USDA approved biostatic antimicrobial surface protectant which helps prevent the growth and transference of bacteria, fungi, mold, and mildew.
www.geerpres.com

Play Mart Safe Surfaces
Play Mart offers a wide variety of safety surfacing options to provide a safe play area for the company's recycled plastic play systems. Surface options include loose-fill (shredded rubber or engineered wood fiber), solid (rubber tiles or poured-in-place rubber), rainbow of color choices for coordinated color schemes, and shredded rubber (recycled tires) safety surfacing combined with the exclusive Recycled Plastic Play Systems (100% recycled HDPE - milk jugs) for a completely "green" play area. Play Mart's play systems are backed by a 100-year warranty and are virtually maintenance free. Color-throughout plastic supports won't fade, and they clean easily. www.playmart.com

Jonti-Craft's Up-n-Down Steps
Jonti-Craft has announced the addition of the Up-n-Down Steps to its lineup of children's organizational furniture. The Up-n-Down Steps helps promote independence and healthy habits by allowing children to reach the water all by themselves. The Up-n-Down Steps include safety features such as side rails with cutout hand holds and safety treads on each step. Jonti-Craft has also introduced several new lines of furniture, including Sproutz, a line of children's furniture made from environmentally friendly material.
www.jonti-craft.com

Gold Medal's Lobby Master
Gold Medal Products presents the Mini Three-in-One Lobby Master. This merchandising wagon is eye-catching and is loaded with all the necessities for making popcorn, cheese corn, and caramel corn. This wagon is equipped for the #2626 Karamel Baby 2.5 gallon Caramel Corn Mixer Cooker with a built in Karamel Kool system. It also includes the #2552 Pop Maxx, 12/14 oz. popper and the #2346 Cheese Shop. This wagon is perfect for any size location, including self-standing.
www.gmpopcorn.com