First, one of our student teachers who interned with us at TPS this year is interested in tutoring kids over the summer. She is charging $25 an hour. If you would like her contact information, please let me know!
Secondly, I have a really exciting sucess story and community resource to share. A former TPS parent has recently fulfilled her dream of opening a resale and consignment shop that gives 20% of its profits back to the community. I will not go into personal details, but in brief, this is a mother who has weathered difficult times, and she and her daughter have taught me lessons about strength, people, and "doing the right thing" that remain close to my heart to this day.
If you ever are looking for a place to donate or sell on consignment things like clothing, furniture, and household items, this is a small business that would appreciate your support! Of course, you can shop there too. It looks like they have tons of VHS tapes, DVDs, clothing, various decor items, and even some cute handpainted kids' furniture. They say their prices are so low, you will think they are crazy! It looks to me like they also rent booths in the store, so if you had lots of things to sell or know someone who does, they have spaces available for that.
You can see more pictures on the website below!
The owner would especially like to give back to our school, so she has a neat opportunity for us! It is called School Bucks. Basically it is a card that you would present when you shop at the store. Just by showing it, you will receive 5% of your purchase total in "come back" dollars for you to spend on a future shopping trip, AND she will donate another 5% of your purchase total to TPS! Isn't that amazing?! What a win-win. If you would like a card, please just let me know and I will send one home with your child.
The store is called Nu-Beginnings, and you can see their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/nubeginningsresaleandconsignment
You'll find Nu-Beginnings at 307 Skyland Blvd. On the map, it looks to me like you would turn right onto Skyland from traveling north on 69, then you would pass Old Montgomery Hwy and 5th Ave, and look for the store on your right, in the same shopping center as the antique mall. If you pass Skyland Drive, you've gone too far. The phone number is 752-0550.
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