Any K-12 Teachers Here?

[LTS3]

Target has a "Teacher Prep Event" where teachers can get school supplies at a discount. US only.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/target-teacher-discount-july-2019-36621860

 

[Willowy]

Well that's sort of depressing :/. But nice of them.

I wonder how they'll verify homeschooling parents?

 

[LTS3]

Not sure. Isn't there a TCS member who does homeschooling? I would think a homeschooling parent would have to be, for a lack of a better word, registered with the state education system so the state can make sure the kids are getting a proper education and the education records can be confirmed if the kids go off to college.

 

[Willowy]

I would think a homeschooling parent would have to be, for a lack of a better word, registered with the state education system

Not required in some (most? Not sure of current laws) states. But that is probably what Target will require for the discount.

 

[Lari]

Pre-k here. I do have my teacher id somewhere in my wallet.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Not a teacher, but just wanted to post to give huge props to all who are, especially those who truly care and are committed not only to teaching excellence, but to those they teach.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I homeschool my kiddos. I haven't looked into Target but ACMoore has given me a discount a couple times. I always feel awkward asking for it and I only have when I'm buying school stuff. My school is registered with the state so every year I get a letter verifying that from the Department of Education. Every state is different though. At AcMoore I just showed the letter. One person said we can/should just make our own ID cards. I usually keep my current letter in my wallet just in case someone asks why my kids are out and about at 1pm on a Tuesday. No one ever has.

I probably shouldn't feel awkward and avoid asking for the discount. I'm in the middle of selecting and buying next years books. I've hit some deals on good used ones; but sometimes I just don't. Any savings adds up!

 

[tarasgirl06]

I homeschool my kiddos. I haven't looked into Target but ACMoore has given me a discount a couple times. I always feel awkward asking for it and I only have when I'm buying school stuff. My school is registered with the state so every year I get a letter verifying that from the Department of Education. Every state is different though. At AcMoore I just showed the letter. One person said we can/should just make our own ID cards. I usually keep my current letter in my wallet just in case someone asks why my kids are out and about at 1pm on a Tuesday. No one ever has.

I probably shouldn't feel awkward and avoid asking for the discount. I'm in the middle of selecting and buying next years books. I've hit some deals on good used ones; but sometimes I just don't. Any savings adds up!

Heck no, don't ever feel reticent to save money, MoochNNoodles -- with all the stuff we're being reamed over, we might as well try to save when and where we can and you're certainly within your rights to do so!
Recently I became aware of programs the utilities have for low income customers and you better believe I applied. It's just a little bit off, but every bit helps.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Heck no, don't ever feel reticent to save money, MoochNNoodles -- with all the stuff we're being reamed over, we might as well try to save when and where we can and you're certainly within your rights to do so!
Recently I became aware of programs the utilities have for low income customers and you better believe I applied. It's just a little bit off, but every bit helps.

I know I shouldn't. Maybe I SHOULD just get id cards made. They would be good to have for other places. It's not as if there aren't plenty of private and charter schools and things in the area. We fall under the private category. I pay school taxes and don't utilize the services myself (which I'm fine with) but I don't get any tax breaks or write offs for saving the schools money either.

I'm working on getting my info verified with Target's program. My letters from the state don't have my name on them; just all the other pertinent information.

 

[tarasgirl06]

I know I shouldn't. Maybe I SHOULD just get id cards made. They would be good to have for other places. It's not as if there aren't plenty of private and charter schools and things in the area. We fall under the private category. I pay school taxes and don't utilize the services myself (which I'm fine with) but I don't get any tax breaks or write offs for saving the schools money either.

I'm working on getting my info verified with Target's program. My letters from the state don't have my name on them; just all the other pertinent information.

You're an educator. I'd get the ID if I were you. You're absolutely entitled to this.