Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway for two Back to School Teacher Emergency Kits.

Congratulations to the winner, Laura S! Laura, please look for an e-mail from me, so I can get your kits in the mail to you promptly.

For those who did not win, it is easy to make your own Teacher Emergency Kits. Find a small zippered bag (like a cosmetics bag), a little box with compartments (like a bead box from Michael’s Crafts), or a simple gift bag and fill with items that would be helpful to have in your desk or bag that would not be readily available at school.

• travel toothbrush and toothpaste
• aspirin
• mints
• dental floss
• cough drops
• Sharpie pen
• safety pins
• travel comb
• chapstick
• quarters (for the soda machine)
• hair ties or clips
• Band-aids
• Tide to go stick
• travel sized hand lotion
• Smart phone charger