Teachers Choice for 2009-2010

I just received this information:
The Teacher’s Choice allocations are as follows:
$150 for all teachers;
$100 for social workers, school psychologists and guidance counselors;
$50 for school secretaries; and
$75 for lab specialists.
The purchasing period runs from Aug. 1, 2009 through March 15, 2010. You must save your receipts.
Everyone eligible to participate in the Teacher’s Choice program will receive a separate allocation from the DOE in December to cover purchases made anywhere – as long as the purchases are for appropriate educational materials for use in a classroom or other professional assignment.
Remember that unreimbursed spending on school supplies is also tax-deductible.
Also take advantage of Staples’ Teacher Appreciation Day on August 19 in Manhattan Staples stores and August 22 in stores in the other four boroughs. The first 100 teachers in each store receive a free gift bag while supplies last. Go here for details.