The time for celebrating the amazing teachers across our country is upon us. I am 5 1/2 weeks away from completing my 10th year as a teacher, and I must say that it has been an interesting ride. I have taught everything from 4th grade, 3rd grade, kindergarten and now Art. I've had to prepare students for state testing subjects, teach children who were just entering this new concept of school, teach students who don't speak any English and manage to teach 700 students a week. I must say that from all of my experience in teaching, switching to art has been the most difficult task of them all. Managing supplies for 700 students, figuring out how to store and organize projects, not having control of my own time since I'm the receiver of other classes, preparing for school and district shows and to be quite honest having to prove that I am a "real" teacher to those who don't see you as such. It's a pretty thankless job, but in the end seeing the difference you make in the lives of the children makes all of the hard times worth it. Nothing warms my heart more than hearing updates from my children's parents about the wonderful things they're doing now and even getting visits from former students. I'm sure you don't want to hear my whole soap box about how difficult teaching is. That's another topic for another blog post lol. So here we have it. A few deals I've seen and wanted to share with all of my teacher friends. Enjoy :-)! (Deals subject to participation. Please check with your local store to verify participation)
Persona Pizzeria
Buy one salad, get one free May 3rd. Valid for teachers with ID.
The Daiquiri Shoppe
Friday May 5th all educators will receive a personal daiquiri for $3 with the purchase of a Po-boy, basket or salad. Limit 2 per guest 3pm to 8pm.
Krave Cedar Hill
Receive a free breakfast sandwich or muffin w/the purchase of a drink. (7am-noon each day).
Salata
During Teacher Appreciation Week – Wednesday, May 3 through Friday, May 5 – Salata is honoring teachers and school faculty by providing them with a free salad or wrap from 3-6 p.m. This special offer* is open to educators with an official identification badge issued by any local elementary/middle/high school, public or private, including teachers, teachers’ aids and administrators. Educators must present valid school ID – with photo, name of school and current school year – to receive their free meal.
McDonald's Participating North Texas Locations
Teachers receive one FREE breakfast Extra Value Meal. May 3rd and May 10th. Must presentschool I.D.
PDQ
Teachers AND Nurses get 50% off their entire check all day long at PDQ on May 9th. This offer is valid at participating locations with a valid Teachers or Nurses ID.
World of Beer
On May 9th, all educators can enjoy a free Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider or Samuel Adams Draught (or $5 off their check) when they show their educator ID. Offer may vary at participating taverns.
Go Fish Poke
Discounted signature bowls for $9.95 (excluding seafood bowl). May 8th through the 12th must show valid Teacher ID.
Applebees Participating Locations Only
Receive free lunch or dinner on May 6th with valid Teacher ID.
Crawfish Shack
Wednesday May 3rd $4.95/lb boiled crawfish crawfish 4-9pm BYOBooze.
Chipotle
In honor of teachers and their hard work, we’re giving all educators BUY-ONE/GET-ONE FREE BURRITOS, BOWLS, SALADS, OR ORDERS OF TACOS. Teachers, faculty, and staff: bring in your school ID to any Chipotle in the U.S. on Tuesday May 2nd from 3pm-close and we’ll hook you up. Limit one free entree item per teacher customer with the purchase of an entree item of equal or greater value. For in-restaurant orders only; offer not valid for on-line, mobile, fax, Burritos by the Box or catering. Valid only on Tues, May 2nd, 2017 between 3pm local time and close with teacher customer’s valid school ID. Redemption is subject to availability. May not be combined with other coupons, promotions, or special offers. Offer valid at U.S. locations only. Additional restrictions may apply; void where prohibited.
Reunion Tower
In appreciation for all that you do, Reunion Tower invites you to join us for an evening with a view! As a thanks to our past and future educator guests, let us treat you to light refreshments, a field trip experience preview, giveaways and more!
Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75207
Previews every 20 minutes starting at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Free admission and free parking will be provided for current teachers and paraprofessionals at daycares, afterschool programs, and schools K-12 with event pre-registration.
Painting With a Twist Mesquite and Cedar Hill
We LOVE our teachers so we're celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at PWAT Mesquite!
From April 29th - May 4th every teacher that shows their school badge will receive a special prize! (Contact location for specific daily deals)
Big Al's Scoreboard Grill
June 2nd-3rd
Teachers this day is for YOU on Friday June 2nd were rolling out a ton of specials inspired by you and your hard work to educate our community! We want to show you how much yall mean to us so swing by Big Al's Scoreboard Grill and get pampered with GREAT deals for all of your hard work!
Tacos Y Mas
One free street taco per day May 1st through the 5th. Have to present a valid ID.
Palio's Pizza Cafe
May 1st receive a free soda. May 2nd receive a free small cheese bread. May 3rd receive a free dessert (cannoli). May 4th receive a free dinner salad. May 5th receive a free one topping personal size pizza. Have to show a valid Teacher ID.
Mr. Bigotes Taqueria
All teachers and faculty staff will get a 30% discount on their orders May 1st through 5th with valid ID.
Chick Fil A
Our teachers, educators and administrators make a difference every day in our community! We are excited to honor and celebrate them on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at participating Dallas/Fort Worth Area Chick-fil-A restaurants! From 6:00am – 10:30am receive one FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit, or from 10:30am – 8:00pm receive one FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Valid school ID required. One offer per person. Must be present to claim.
The Melting Pot-Addision
3 course dinner for $29.95 May 1st through the 4th.
Picasso's Pizza
20% off of your check. Dine in only. Limit one per table. Please show valid teacher ID to redeem. May 8th through 14th.
CiCi's Pizza
Now it’s time for teachers across the country to get a little extra credit! On Tuesday, May 9, Cicis will honor teachers with a FREE Adult Buffet with a valid school ID.
IHOP
Free Entrees for Educators May 2nd through May 7th 4-10pm.
Check back for updates. Know of a deal that needs to be added to the list? E-mail me at brandisfoodiediary@gmail.com