Feb 2008 Product Spotlight

Flock Transfers from HIX Corporation
We all know screen print inks don't hold up like embroidery. How about an inexpensive alternative? HIX Corporation manufactures polyester fiber, velour heat applied, flock transfers, which are a cost-effective way to represent your school's identity. Crest, mascot, or name, HIX will turn any design into a custom flock graphic iron-on. HIX flock is rugged polyester fiber, durable enough to withstand the most active student and dozens of washes. Pick from 25 colorfast fibers for a 3D look and velvety soft touch. These are fast and easy to use; transfer in 12 seconds with a heat press or home iron.
www.ez-transfers.com

ResourceMate 3.0
ResourceMate 3.0 is a solution to cataloging, searching and circulating your library resources. It is ideal for small to medium libraries. ResourceMate offers full cataloging features, searching features, circulating features, and tools to save time and money. All versions include the popular Import from Internet / ISBN Retrieval / Library Search feature.
www.resourcemate.com

GAMCO
GAMCO has released an update of its popular K-3 Math Concepts 1-2-3 software series-a great complement to classroom instruction in the fundamentals of mathematics. The vibrant new look, feel, and sound of this series motivate students to keep coming back for more learning fun, but Math Concepts 1-2-3 also features many of the things that have made it a classic. Each program module is voiced, perfect for young learners and ELL students. The program's unique journal feature encourages students to write about their mathematical experiences. GAMCO is a division of Siboney Learning Group.
www.gamco.com

FacilityTree's Key Management Module
School administrators and teachers can track, document, and control all physical keys using FacilityTree's Key Management Module. This easy-to-use, on-demand software - one application in FacilityTree's suite of Web-based facility management software - provides a centralized solution to enhanced security and total control over who has access to your facilities. This application will support any lock and key manufacturer or combination of manufacturers, and operates in a key-only or key-and-cylinder mode. All types of keys can be tracked and documented. It includes a reporting function, including complete key history from creation and issuance through removal of key from circulation.
www.facilitytree.com

Gibson Dance and Stretch Bars
Gibson ballet bars are renowned throughout the industry for their superior craftsmanship. No matter the scale of the project, Gibson can customize their bars to meet your exact needs. In fact, Gibson is the largest manufacturer of custom-length ballet bars in the United States . Gibson has provided gymnastics, dance, cheer and developmental equipment to schools and institutions for more than 30 years.
www.gibsongymnastics.com

Ghent Message Centers
Ghent Manufacturing, leader in visual communication products, offers a unique collection of versatile, durable and stylish message centers designed specifically for school and business environments. Thoughtfully made for lasting use, Ghent enclosed, cornerstone and free standing message center models combine the appeal of fine wood and aluminum finishes with the sensibility of shatter-resistant and sturdy, well-built materials. The company's growing line of visual communication aides includes presentation materials, conference cabinets, markerboards, display easels, bulletin boards, chalkboards, enclosed directories, directional signage, and custom products.
www.ghent.com

Barix Exstreamers
Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, has announced the first U.S. K-12 installations of its low-cost, IP-based audio decoders in two private schools. Crean Lutheran South High School of Irvine, California, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School , a K-8 grade school in The Woodlands, Texas , have both installed Barix Exstreamer IP audio decoders to establish reliable, customized classroom bell systems. Barix's low-cost, high-performance IP devices continue to gain momentum in the education world, with numerous recent installations in schools for a variety of applications, including classroom recording, live paging, and campus security.
www.barix.com

Gold Medal Products
Gold Medal Products, the ultimate one stop concession source, has announced the release of its 64th Edition 2008 FUNFOOD Catalog. The definitive guide to profit-building concepts, this full color, 120-page catalog showcases the widest range of equipment and supplies in the concession industry. Everything necessary for producing money-makers (such as Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Sno-Kones, Shave Ice, Nachos, Pizza, Hot Dogs, and Frozen Drinks) can be found in this complete product overview. A wide range of new and enhanced items are featured, including new Poppers, Cotton Candy Machines, Sno Kone Machines, and new Whiz Bang Games. www.gmpopcorn.com

Bretford's Wire Frame Book & Utility Truck
Bretford, Inc., supplier of technology and media furniture that improves how people work and learn, has introduced a new two-wheeled Wire Frame Book & Utility Truck. The new model is ideal for transporting books, DVDs, CDs and other materials in a school or public library. It arrives fully assembled to eliminate set-up hassles and is sized to ship according to UPS standards for reduced delivery costs. Further, it is the only wire book truck with a 12-year standard warranty for complete long-term coverage.
www.bretford.com

mimio
mimio offers interactive whiteboard solutions ideal for fostering innovative and engaging classroom environments. Both the portable and the standalone mimio interactive whiteboard systems offer a full license of mimio Studio, easy-to-use software to create compelling lessons. Bring lessons to life with a library of educational curriculum content galleries that provide template backgrounds and content elements. mimio's interactive capability gives teachers the ability to navigate educational software packages and Web sites, offering resources such as a virtual keyboard.
www.mimio.com

DEMCO Standee Signs
DEMCO Standee Signs combine graphics and words to highlight areas in your school. Choose from many designs, including Information Center , New Arrivals, Movies, Computers, Music, Read with Friends, Garfield, Graphic Novels, Teen Favorites, and Clifford. Measuring approximately 15.5 inches high by 17.5 inches wide by 1 inch deep, DEMCO Standee Signs add color and pizzazz almost anywhere in your school.
www.demco.com

Lyon Antimicrobial Lockers
Lyon Antimicrobial Lockers are finished in an advanced powder coating technology from DuPont and Agion Antimicrobial that inhibits bacterial, mold and odor build-up on locker surfaces, as well as the touch transfer of microbes on locker handles and doors. Any moisture triggers the controlled release of powerful silver ions to provide superior antimicrobial protection for decades. The antimicrobial compound is completely inorganic, less toxic than ordinary table salt, less irritating than talcum powder, and has been approved for medical devices and food contact applications.
www.lyonworkspace.com

Valspar Flooring
Reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in environmentally responsible, high performance flooring products, Valspar Flooring has introduced new Valsport WP-4.1 Sealer and WP-8.1 Finish-eco-friendly yet extremely durable oil modified urethanes (OMU) for use on gymnasium and athletic wood floors. Use of these products can also help contribute toward U.S Green Building Council's LEED sustainable building efforts. Valsport WP-4.1 and WP-8.1 can be used individually with compatible products or together as a complete wood finishing system.
www.valsparflooring.com

American Swing
No child should be denied the fun of swinging! When choosing playground equipment for your school's playground, do not forget children with special needs. American Swing offers high-quality swing sets and swings for both standard playgrounds and those that meet ADA requirements for special needs. The company offers swings and several frames for indoor and outdoor use that are specially made for children with special needs or standard playgrounds. They also carry replacement products to keep your school's playground safe.
www.americanswing.com

Busy Bibles
This soft, hand-crafted book contains 12 Bible stories for ages 3 and older. Each page features a scene from a different Bible story complete with colorful felt and fabric pieces that can be snapped, zipped, buttoned, laced, or tied. An enclosed story sheet helps teachers and parents tell the Old or New Testament story related to each page. It includes a vinyl carrying case. It is great for Sunday School, Children's Church, Christian pre-school, and daycare programs. It is also a perfect gift for your church or school bookstore.
www.busybibles.com

Duplo's DF-920 Fully Automatic Tabletop Folder
With six popular pre-programmed folds and a multitude of custom settings, the DF-920 Fully Automatic Tabletop Folder offers crisp and accurate folding for a variety of office applications such as newsletters, programs, mailers, and much more. Unique sound absorbers inside the machine dramatically reduce the amount of sound during operation. The machine offers high-speed folding up to 280 sheets per minute. The patented feed system ensures reliable feeding and accurate folds for a wide range of paper sizes, weights, and stocks. The DF-920 automatically recognizes five popular paper sizes.
www.duplousa.com

Intercept Corporation's KwikStand Portable Marketing Kiosk
New from Intercept Corporation is a completely portable and highly visible kiosk. Perfect for marketing, recruiting or information booth, the "Intercepter" provides plenty of space for working and large bold graphics, yet it breaks down to transport in a nylon shoulder bag. Made of custom molded high impact plastic, this "go-anywhere" stand is available in one-person, two-person or three-person units. Full graphic printing is also available.
www.interceptcorp.com

Intensity from BCI Burke
BCI Burke's Intensity is an innovative play complex is designed to address the ever-alarming rate of obesity and inactivity in children. Intensity was developed to counteract the detrimental effects of inactivity targeted specifically for the 5 to 12-plus age group. The components have an innovative look and feel, which is one of the elements that intrigues and challenges children of this age. Rather than traditional slides, decks and climbers, Intensity components are more fitness-oriented and challenging to include grids of rope to work muscles whether climbing up or down, spinners that promote flexibility and core torso strengthening, discs that call for balance and agility or a glider that promotes coordination.
www.bciburke.com

Arts Attack Publications
Arts Attack publishes a comprehensive, developmental-sequential visual art curriculum for grades K-8. Using classroom video as the primary motivational and teaching tool, this hands-on, process-oriented program enables any teacher to achieve exceptional classroom results. Available in either DVD or videotape format and consistent with national and state standards, it is used extensively by classroom teachers, parent art docents, and professional art teachers throughout the United States . The Arts Attack curriculum is based on developing skills and understanding through the teaching of art elements and principles.
www.artsattack.com

Critical Thinking Language Smarts Level C
The Language Smarts Level C from the Critical Thinking Co. teaches the language arts concepts and skills students are expected to know in first grade. It also introduces several skills and concepts normally taught in second grade. This fun, mind-building book teaches standards-based language arts and develops critical thinking skills. Language Smarts can serve as a core curriculum for language arts or as a supplemental resource. The book empowers children's minds as they improve their vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, reading, and writing skills. Language Smarts Level C was awarded a bronze medal in the Activity Book category of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards.
www.criticalthinking.com

NetSupport Software
Wherever computers are shared, there is the potential for one person's hacking or innocent mistakes to disrupt others' computing experience. With NetSupport Protect desktop security software from NetSupport Software, the IT staff of educational institutions can readily prevent users from exploring, changing or damaging their Windows operating system, installing unauthorized software, or deleting important files. NetSupport Protect 1.51 can hide files and folders, lock control panels and settings, prevent renaming and deletion of files or folders, prevent file creation by type of file, restrict Internet downloads and control access to USB devices and CDR or DVD drives.
www.netsupport-inc.com

Weekly Reader: Mastering Series
To support learning in and out of the classroom, Weekly Reader Corporation and Innovative Knowledge have teamed up to provide its popular Weekly Reader: Mastering series of educational software to schools free of charge. If a student purchases the software, Weekly Reader and Innovative Knowledge will donate a single user installation to the student's school. The Weekly Reader: Mastering series of educational software incorporates "The Learning System," a proprietary multi-sensory approach to learning, in its software. It is designed to engage and involve students on multiple levels using interactive questions, cutting-edge graphics, and video and audio.
www.innovative-knowledge.com

DPA 4080
Combining exceptional audio quality and low visibility, DPA Microphones has announced the release of the DPA 4080 miniature cardioid lavalier microphone. The new 4080 combines optimal speech intelligibility with a discreet, compact design to create a high-performance lavalier microphone. Achieving maximum gain before feedback, the acoustically pre-equalized 4080 captures the human voice with an exceptionally high degree of definition, providing a very distinguishable and intelligible sound quality. The 4080 is a complete, integrated system combining microphone, windscreen, shock mount, and cable management lapel clip into a compact, elegant solution.
www.dpamicrophones.com