From navigating classroom "Zoom bombings" to supporting students with no internet connection, this year, teachers across the nation have been stepping up in greater ways due to the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone, even businesses, has taken notice.
For Teacher Appreciation Week, which begins May 4 and extends through May 8, some restaurants are offering everything from pizza buffets to cellphone plans in order tospread the love.
Dates of the offers and participation can vary by location.To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Also, somewill require you to have a restaurant's app or be signed up for emails.
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In some cases, a valid teacher ID is required to get a holdof the freebie or theTeacher Appreciation discount. (Sorry, parents and guardians who have been doublingas teachersat home. You're eligible only where indicated.)
Teacher Appreciation Week deals
Barnes & Noble: The bookstore is offering discounts of up to 25% off the publisher’s list price duringTeacher Appreciation Week.
Bruegger’s Bagels: Bruegger’s is offering 20% off all gift card purchases next week from May 4-10.
Chicken Salad Chick: Chicken Salad Chick is awarding free chicken salad for a year. Students, families and staff members can nominate a teacher in the comments on local store Facebook pages now through May 3.
Cicis Pizza: From May 5-10, guests can purchase large specialty pizzas at participating locations for $5.99 online. The deal can be found at www.cicis.com/offersand excludes the meat eater, supreme and zesty veggie pizzas.
Costco:Teachers can join Costco as a new member and receive a $30 Costco Shop Card. Educators can visit Costco's discount page.
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches:For Teachers Appreciation Week, educators can receive 20% off anentire order with the code 7537.
Einstein Bros. Bagels:People who want to show their appreciation to teachers can gift them a treat from Einstein Bros. Bagels. The companyis offering selected bagel gifts available to send to all the new teachers.Customers can gift bagels via Door Dash.Homeschooling parents are included.
Jimmy John's: Jimmy John’s is offering a limited-time national promotion of $5 off all orders of $20 or more now through May 17. Guests can use promo code 5OFF20 before placing an order online or via Jimmy John’s App
Michaels: Teachers can get20% off their entire purchase during the week of May 3-9.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes:Teachers can get $3 off a purchase of $10 or more using coupon code THANKS for and online orders only from May 4-8.
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Office Depot/OfficeMax: From May 4 through May 9, teachers who are Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards members will receive 5X (10%) back in rewards on a qualifying purchase when presenting this coupon or entering the online code 25433638 and the rewards number at checkout.
Osmo for Schools: Through May 31, Osmo for Schools offers 50% off a version of its Genius Kit developed for educators featuring easy-to-clean, durable, washable plastic pieces, plus free shipping to schools or student homes.
Papa Gino's Pizzeria: Get 15% off online orders by using thecode 7832. You can order by visitingpapaginos.com/
Pieology Pizzeria: People can now easily send their favorite teacher a 1-2 person Pieology Care Pack that includes two3-topping pizzas made with their PieRise Thick Crustfor only $14.99.To send a Pieology Care Pack, visitpieolo.gy/sendlove.
Pinkberry: Teachers will receive 50% off any swirl, one per person, per visit, with valid ID, the week of May 3-9t.
Rosetta Stone: Three-month free subscription to students and parents. Offer is available to parents and guardians of K-12 Students who either attend a school that is closed in response to COVID-19 or are homeschooled. Offer includes a 3-month, no-cost Rosetta Stone for Students subscription for new users.
Silk + Sonder: Teachers can use the code THANKYOU.EDU for one month free with S+S ($19.95 off monthly subscription), the all-in-one reflection, intention and action journal that makes proactive self-care easy, fun and relevant.
SONIC: Guests can use the SONIC app for contactless ordering and enter promo code “TEACHERS” to enjoy a free Large Drink or Slush with purchase, May 4-8 at any drive-in. Download the app here.
Royal Hawaiian Orchards: Teachers can visitroyalhawaiianorchards.comand use the code HEROES. Active May 4-17 No ID required, all nurses, homeschooling parents, teachers are welcome and encouraged!
Verizon: Teachers can get an unlimited plan discount startingfrom$10 a month per account to$20 a month per account. Customers canapply online through Verizon's discount page.
vineyard vines: vineyard vines is thanking teachers, educators, and administrators for all that they do for our children having a 15% teacher discount.
This story will be updated with additional deals. Businesses with 20 or more locationscan submit information to be added here.
