The Box Top Kids

It's Always A Great Time To Read

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Velocity of Books

2012-10-24T06:34:00.001-04:00

Great Falls Maryland

Autumn is a great time to reflect upon changes in our lives.

We review our accomplishments over the last year and would like to share our progress.

While we ARE still collecting Box Tops for Education, we've found it easier to collect books. With a single book we can make a greater impact than a Box Top. The box top program was wonderful, as it taught us how to ask others for assistance to meet our goals to help the community.

To date we've collected more than TEN THOUSAND BOOKS!

Thank you for your support. Your insight and outward support of our programs have helped us to help others.

We believe that with literacy, you can free yourself of many of the restrictions in your life and it helps enable people to be free to be the people that they want to be.

2011-11-27T17:43:00.001-05:00

Interested in buying something on Amazon? Please use the search bar to the right of this page.

2011-11-24T07:43:00.001-05:00

Reading Matters!

Make Your Amazon Purchase Count!

2010-11-26T08:33:00.000-05:00

When you purchase on Amazon using the following link, you are contributing to our educational fund.

Thank you,

Jack and Julian

Almost 1/3 To The Goal of 1,000 Box Tops For Education

2010-02-28T15:32:00.000-05:00

Wow!

Thanks to everyone who turned in their box tops, The Box Top Kids are nearly 1/3 the way to their goal of 1,000 box tops.

Please keep in mind that only the pink label as shown above is needed. These labels are found on the bottom of large Kleenex boxes, Zip-lock bags, Bisquick, Nature Valley Granola Bars and other products.

The Box Top Kids were asked what they will get when they reach the goal of 1,000 Box Tops For Education. There is not a monetary prize or toy. It is simply the knowing that they are helping their community.

Please continue to save and turn in your box tops.

They can be mailed to:

The Box Top Kids

c/o Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC

5603 Oak Place

Bethesda, MD 20817

Mail Your Box Tops In - Please

2010-01-29T13:05:00.000-05:00

All Box Tops For Education should be mailed to:

The Box Top Kids
c/o Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC
5603 Oak Place
Bethesda, Maryland 20817

If you need a self addressed stamped envelope please email us: boxtopkid@gmail.com.

Thank you!

The Box Top Kids

Hydro Pool and Spa

2010-01-24T10:36:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Hernon and Hydro Pool and Spa, (5056 Nicholson Lane -Rockville, MD 20852-3132. (301) 770-7036.

They have agreed to help The Box Top Boys collect Box Tops For Education.

Wow, all these people collecting the box tops for The Box Top Boys, now The Box Top Boys need to go back and check all the boxes.

They also have to go to all the homes of people who are collecting for them and collect the saved box tops.

You can help by collecting and sending in your box tops.

Help The Box Top Boys Reach their goal of 1,000.

Shoppers Food Grocery Store Shows Their Support

2010-01-24T10:25:00.002-05:00

Thanks Shoppers for their continuous collection of small boxes. They are very much needed!

The Box Top Boys wrap the boxes in white paper and decorate them with Box Tops For Education Logos.

This is a lot of work, but we are hoping that both their employees and patrols will deposit the box tops.

It has only been a bit over a week, since the first box was placed. We checked it last night and there were box tops in the box.

It is going to be challenging to reach our goal of 1,000, but you can help. If everyone just collects a few box tops, everyone will benefit.

Edcuational Supply Stores

2010-01-24T10:10:00.000-05:00

We found a great website. It has a directory of educational supply stores.

We hope you find it useful.

http://www.rocknlearn.com/html/find_3xx.html

School Box Rockville - Collection Hub

2010-01-24T09:46:00.001-05:00

School Box, school supply store (5054 Nicholson Lane Rockville, MD 20852-3132 - (301) 770-6677), has agreed to be a collection hub for The Box Top Boys.

If you work or live near White Flint, this is a convenient drop off location for you.

The envelope with the Box Tops For Education logo is in the front window.

This will increase awareness of the program and perhaps get schools some much needed supplies.

Prospect Hill Plantation Inn Shows There Support

2010-01-22T15:13:00.001-05:00

Submit 100 Box Tops to Prospect Hill Plantation Inn and you'll receive a $50.00 gift certificate toward dinner or lodging.

Prospect Hill is a romantic bed and breakfast near Monticello, 10 miles from Charlottesville, Virginia.

It is the most romantic inn you will ever stay at. It boast nearly 50 acres of grounds and a pond. Each room has a working fireplace, most with Jacuzzi tubs.

Breakfast is served in the dining room or delivered to your room.

Come stay at this 1600s historical plantation inn.

Round To It Fitness - New Sponsor

2010-01-22T11:47:00.002-05:00

Matthew Thompson, certified personal trainer is offering one hour of personal training services in exchange for 50 box tops.

Talk to Matthew's current personal training clients and you will see how they can't live without him. Matthew has one of the greatest impacts on their lives, both physically and emotionally.

I've personally heard his clients talk about his services and the effect that he has had on them.

When Matthew elected to go back to college for additional education, they made special arrangements to keep him on as their trainer. He now drives forty-five miles to see them twice a week.

He is committed to the well being of his clients.

Is this the type of personal trainer you want?

Camp Olympia Offers $25.00 Off Summer Camp For 25 Box Tops

2010-01-22T11:35:00.001-05:00

Camp Olympia, Summer Day Sports Camp Shows Their Support.

Camp Olympia is offering a $25.00 credit toward summer camp registration/ tuition for all new campers.

Camp Olympia is a unique summer camp that offers horseback rinding to children of all ages.

They offer tennis and soccer lessons, in addition to other skill building activities..

.... and of course swimming every day. Camp Olympia is in Rockville, Maryland and offers the ultimate day camp experience.

The Box Top Kids Thank Camp Olympia for supporting the collection of box tops.

Visual Cues Make Learning Easier

2010-01-21T10:10:00.004-05:00

How many times have you heard someone say, "If I can picture something I will understand it better?" How about, "If I hear it once I can remember it forever?"

Children have different learning styles too. When they use several senses at the same time it helps them grasp and master new concepts.

Try putting a sheet of ten math problems, without any visual cues, in front of most first graders. What does their body language tell you? You will often see more movement of their entire body. Perhaps they start squirming in their seats.

Take the paper away and give them a moment to relax. Talk about something completely unrelated.

Then put a workbook like the one above in front of them. Very few problems per page with many visual cues. The pictures are simple and easy to understand.

I've looked at 15 different workbooks and Fisher Price is the best one I have ever found. The problem is that it does not appear to go past the first grade.

Obviously people of all ages learn better with visual cues. Is it a coincidence that kids lose their love for learning when they are no longer provided visual cues?

~ Posted by Mom

PS ~ I found this workbook at a used book store and paid $1.50 Much better than the 2nd grade book I settled for last night. Purchased at Staples for $10.00+ (Don't you love Amazon?)

Real Estate Search and Sale ~ Big Sponsor!

2010-01-20T12:30:00.003-05:00

Real Estate Search And Sale, LLC is matching $1.00 credit per box top, for their real estate services.

Maximum contribution 85% of their compensation in a single transaction.

Example: Purchase Price    $500,000
               Commission          $15,000
               *Credit                   $14,250

* In this example, the buyer may submit 14,250 box tops and receive a credit toward the purchase of their home or cash back if allowed by their lender.

The Box Top Kids thank Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC for their generous contribution.

Poverty Ridge ~ Classic Rock Band Shows Their Support

2010-01-18T10:37:00.003-05:00

Cristi Franklin of Poverty Ridge, reconnected with "Box Top Momma" and said she will send in the box tops that she had been collecting for a long time. She will also solicit the support of her fellow band members.

Samples of their music are posted on their website.

We thank Cristi and look forward to listening to her band.

Real Estate Search And Sale, LLC Donates 1,000 Collection Envelopes

2010-01-18T10:34:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC for the donation of 1,000 envelopes, which will be used to pass out to the community.

Community members will use the collection envelopes and "The Box Top Kids" will return to gather all the box tops that the community has clipped.

The Box Top Kids did the math and believe that if they can pass out 1,000 envelopes, every home and business should be able to put at least 5 box tops in each envelope.

How is the distribution of the envelopes going? A bit slow. The first evening they passed out the envelopes it was raining. And young leggs tire quickly. Ten down, Nine hundred ninty to go.

Will JL Tree Join The Cause?

2010-01-15T08:45:00.002-05:00

Will JL Tree help us raise awareness for the Box Tops For Education program?

We sent them a note and are asking them to collect box tops at the office. Perhaps, they will let their customers know that they are collecting the box tops, as well.

John Lewett started JL Tree Service, Inc. over 32 years ago with one truck, a friend and 2 chainsaws. Over the years he has built a company that employs more than 40 people. Read More...

Simple Clipping of Box Tops Allows Schools To Purchase More Supplies

2010-01-15T08:05:00.002-05:00

Everyone is feeling the budget crunch. Your simple Box Top For Education clipping can make a huge impact when it comes to having enough money to purchase educational materials.

This program does not cost you a dime, but it means just that to schools. Each box top is worth about $.10. Combined, this makes contribution equals thousands of dollars for schools.

Free Horseback Riding At Elk Mt. Trails

2010-01-15T03:09:00.007-05:00

We negotiated with Elk Mt. Trails and they agreed to offer one free hour of riding for each person who turns in 100 Box Tops For Education. The caviat is that only one person per party rides free.

Like many organizations, they were more than willing to support our cause. They see value in nurturing children.

Elk Mt. has hosted Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and hundreds of other organizations for many years.

They provide trail rides along the Potomac, near Harpers Ferry. A wonderful outing for a the entire family or a romantic date. Riding Packages .

Meet The Horses
The horses were dressed up for Halloween. Hay rides and picnics were enjoyed by all.

Julian Thompson Jack Thompson

Julian's Cowboy Costume - was a hit on the farm.

Muscleman, Jack goes on a hayride

"Tom's Farm" ~ Elk Mt.Trails

* Trail rides are for children 10 and older please.

Get Your Free Toothbrush And Toothpaste - 10 Box Tops For Educations

2010-01-15T02:49:00.003-05:00

Rockville Dental Arts has agreed to provide everyone that drops off 10 Box Tops For Education with a free toothbrush and toothpaste.

What a great way to help the community and get kids excited about earning tools for great dental hygiene.

100= Free dental cleaning and consultation

Both Rockville Dentists, Dennis S. Norkiewicz, DDS and Dianna F. Lee, DDS have extensive pediatric experience.

The Box Top Kids thank Rockville Dental Arts for their support.

Three More Companies Show Support For The Box Top Kids

2010-01-13T10:06:00.000-05:00

Rockville Dental Arts ~ Bring in 100 Box Tops and they will provide teeth cleaning and consultation and no charge.

Elk Mt., Trails ~ A horseback riding facility near Harpers Ferry has agreed to be a collection hub (we'll negotiate a benefit for bringing in 100+ :)

Camp Olympia ~ Nursery School, Summer Camp and Horseback Riding Facility
has agreed to be a collection hub (we'll negotiate a benefit for bringing in 100+ :)

Make Learning Fun

2010-01-12T06:15:00.001-05:00

Box Tops For Education can help schools purchase educational materials that get kids engaged in learning, opposed to avoiding it.

Teach kids to be lifetime learners by making learning fun.