ACADEMIC RESULTS • Graphic Organizers • Cutouts • Character Education Posters • Criteria Charts • Story Boards • Manipulatives • Venn Diagrams • Word Walls • Rubrics • Maps
Educate.
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT • Personalized Awards • Progress Charts • Honor Roll Awards • Scholarship Announcements • Student of the Week Posters • Staff Appreciation Posters
Motivate.
INCREASED PARTICIPATION • Bulletin Boards • Anti-Bullying Posters • Mission Statement Visuals • Fundraiser Signage • Welcome Signs • Test Instruction Charts • Parent/Teacher Association Signage • State Standards Expectations • Safety, Rules and Consequences Posters • Sports Activities Banners
Communicate.
School SUCCESS
FUNDING SOURCES & GRANTS Ideas for purchasing VariQuest products • Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title V, Title VI • Carl Perkins Career & Technical Education • IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Act • FFE - Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment & Construction • Parent Teacher Organization • Gates Foundation • Association of Student Body • General Budget • School Store • National Urban Alliance TABLE OF CONTENTS VariQuest™ Design Center 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Poster Maker Paper & Accessories . . . . . . . 16 VariQuest™ Awards Maker 400 . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Awards Maker Supplies & Accessories . . . . 27 VariQuest™ Cutout Maker 1800 . . . . . . . . . . 28 Electronic Dies & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 37 VariQuest™ Cold Laminator 1200 . . . . . . . . . 38 ProFinish™ Cold Laminating Systems . . . . . . 40 All prices in this catalog are for schools only and are accurate as of publication, but are subject to change without notice. All offers in this catalog expire on July 31, 2008. Prices are valid for the United States only.
PosterPrinter™ Systems Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 VisiMate® System Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Funding Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Introducing the VariQuest™ Design Center 1000 Touch Screen and Software The easy-to-use VariQuest Design Center guides you through the creation of personalized cutouts, posters, banners, awards, stickers and more! Perfect for the busy teacher or volunteer, the Design Center is easy enough for student use too. Our diverse cutout, poster, banner and awards templates allow you to transform your school and classroom into a robust visual learning environment.
• Easy touch screen technology • The central hub for all VariQuest products • Pre-loaded with Design Center Software designed specifically for educators (a $495 value) • Thousands of pre-designed and customizable graphics, shapes and templates—no design skills required! • Easy to set up, learn and use
Design Center 1000 Product Description:
VariQuest Design Center 1000 pre-loaded with VariQuest Design Center Software
Machine Weight:
23 lbs
Machine Dimensions:
13.03" (H) x 13.54" (W) x 11.22" (D)
Technical Specifications:
USB/Parallel Printer Compatible
Price: $2,995.00 Catalog #: DC1000
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VariQuest™ Visual Learning Tools Introducing VariQuest Visual Learning Tools— innovative products designed to help teachers, administrators, volunteers and staff work more effectively and improve student achievement.
Poster Maker 3600
Our new line of products includes the Design Center Touch Screen and Software, the Poster Maker—a next-generation version of our popular PosterPrinter™ System—the Awards Maker, the Cutout Maker and the Cold Laminator.
Cutout Maker 1800
Design Center 1000
DESIGN CENTER 1000
Using VariQuest Visual Learning Tools, educators can create personalized posters, banners, cutouts, awards and stickers to help increase test scores, improve school-wide communication and participation, reward student and teacher accomplishments and reinforce positive behavior.
Awards Maker 400
Cold Laminator 1200
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VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 Your Essential Visual Learning Tool Since the introduction of the first Varitronics® PosterPrinter™ System in 1988, thousands of educators have relied on this remarkable tool to help them Educate, Motivate and Communicate.
See Page 16 for Poster Maker Paper Colors and Sizes
• Fast! Easy to use! • No messy inks or toners • Automatic cutter for multiple posters • Automatic supply recognition (paper color, size and amount remaining on roll) • Reliable, durable, easy to maintain
Poster Maker 3600 Product Description:
VariQuest Poster Maker 3600
Print Speed:
Approx. 120 Seconds for a 23" x 32" poster
Machine Weight:
38 lbs
Print Method:
Thermal Transfer
Machine Dimensions:
8.5" (H) x 40.7" (W) x 12.4" (D)
Print Resolution:
300 DPI
Technical Specifications:
USB Compatible
Price: $5,995.00 Catalog #: PM3600
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• Create Uniformity Across Classrooms • Be Prepared for Walk-Throughs • Communicate your School’s Goals and Plans
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23" 29" 36"
Karen Burger Assistant Principal Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School Columbia, MO
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“Just about every teacher and administrator in our school has found unique and creative ways to use our Poster Maker to enhance the learning environment for students at our school. We use the Poster Maker to post school expectations, recognize award winners and communicate rules. Our school has a clear vision and communicates the vision through the display of posters. The Poster Maker addresses communication needs by allowing us to provide a consistent and ever-present reminder of expectations in every school setting.”
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The Design Center and the Poster Maker STEP 1: Choose a poster template.
STEP 2: Customize the text and graphics.
STEP 3: Choose the number of copies and print.
The Poster Maker prints in seconds!
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Let’s Make a Poster!
The Poster Maker in Stand-Alone Mode STEP 1: Place an original document face down in the scanner bed.
STEP 2: Press the green button.
The Poster Maker prints in seconds!
POSTER MAKER 3600
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These and more than 300 pre-designed, easy-to-personalize templates are included with the Poster Maker 3600!
EDUCATE Use the Poster Maker to educate students through the use of: Graphic Organizers Character Education Posters
Expand reading comprehension by activating prior knowledge and teaching generalization of knowledge.
Criteria Charts Story Boards State Standards Expectations Maps Word Walls Venn Diagrams Scoring Rubrics Comparison Charts Enlarged Worksheets History Timelines Study Questions Unit Outlines Student Assignments Enlarged Newspaper Articles Multiplication Tables Formula Charts
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“The Poster Maker helps teachers and staff create a print-rich environment to support Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies curriculum. Charts, graphs, word walls, timelines and other visuals are created with the Poster Maker.� Leavina Lee, Principal Glade Hill Elementary Glade Hill, VA
Clearly define and communicate grading criteria to encourage student understanding of the grading process.
POSTER MAKER 3600
Posters shown can be printed on our four available paper sizes: 36", 29", 23" and 17". visit www.variquest.com or call 1-800-328-0585
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These and more than 300 pre-designed, easy-to-personalize templates are included with the Poster Maker 3600!
EDUCATE Use the Poster Maker to educate students through the use of: Graphic Organizers
Promote standards mastery and retention by clearly and consistently communicating state standards.
Character Education Posters Criteria Charts Story Boards State Standards Expectations Maps Word Walls Venn Diagrams Scoring Rubrics Comparison Charts Enlarged Worksheets History Timelines Study Questions Unit Outlines Student Assignments Enlarged Newspaper Articles Multiplication Tables Formula Charts
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“We use the Poster Maker to produce original posters for student use in the French language. Before the Poster Maker, it was difficult for our teachers to get posters in French or to produce customized large-print teaching aids.” Dr. Fatima Lawson, Principal L’Etoile du Nord St. Paul, MN
Communicate lessons, directions and activities in more than one language to support differentiated instruction.
POSTER MAKER 3600
Posters shown can be printed on our four available paper sizes: 36", 29", 23" and 17". visit www.variquest.com or call 1-800-328-0585
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These and more than 300 pre-designed, easy-to-personalize templates are included with the Poster Maker 3600!
MOTIVATE Use the Poster Maker to motivate students through the use of: Progress Charts Honor Roll Announcements Scholarship Announcements Student of the Week Posters Leadership Recognition Posters Sports Achievement Posters Birthday Posters Graduation Recognition
“Our Poster Maker is being used for a variety of activities. One very special activity is to recognize Citizens of the Month. We make a poster with a student’s picture and display it in the hallway. At the end of the month, the student receives the poster to take home.” Sabrina Mathis, Title I East Lynn Elementary East Lynn, WV
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“Making our goals and results visible to everyone who enters our school is the biggest need our Poster Maker fulfills. It has proven to be invaluable.” Karen Osmanski, Principal Rupley Elementary Elk Grove Village, IL
“The Poster Maker impacts student achievement through its versatility. We will continue to find innovative ways to enhance instruction as well as to showcase students.” Sherri Randall, Principal Mozelle Brown Elementary School Whitehouse, TX
POSTER MAKER 3600
Posters and banners shown can be printed on our four available paper sizes: 36", 29", 23" and 17". visit www.variquest.com or call 1-800-328-0585
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These and more than 300 pre-designed, easy-to-personalize templates are included with the Poster Maker 3600!
COMMUNICATE Use the Poster Maker to communicate with students, parents and faculty through the use of: Mission Statement Visuals Classroom Rules Posters Parent-Teacher Conference Announcements
Teachers Involving Parents in School (TIPS)1 “Educators are increasingly aware of the importance of involving parents in the education of their children. Research shows that parent involvement improves student achievement. When parents are involved, children do better in school. Parental encouragement and assistance contribute to students’ higher achievement, report card grades, better attitudes, and higher aspirations.”
Anti-Bullying Posters Test Instruction Charts Fundraising Event Posters Welcome Signs Playground Rules Posters Band Concert Announcements Test Schedules Staff Appreciation Posters 1
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Epstein, J. L., Salinas, K. C., & Van Voorhis, F. L. (2001). Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork (TIPS) Manuals. Baltimore, MD: Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Johns Hopkins University.
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“The creative opportunities that the Poster Maker provides us are innumerable. Daily schedules, announcements, fundraising activities, and the promotion of our athletic activities are just a few.” Dr. Charles D. Scanlon, Assistant Principal Camden Middle School Kingsland, GA
“Our staff loves the Poster Maker. We use it to make posters for athletic events and school announcements. The Poster Maker fills a need to create many different types of visuals that efficiently pass information to students and staff in a short period of time.” Scott G. Horsch, Principal Manteno Middle School Manteno, IL
Posters shown can be printed on our four available paper sizes: 36", 29", 23" and 17". visit www.variquest.com or call 1-800-328-0585
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Students involved in extracurricular activities and clubs typically receive better grades than those who are not involved. Activities improve the overall student by teaching character-building lessons, helping students develop social skills and encouraging participation and responsibility.
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TTP – Thermal Transfer Plus Paper • Long lasting! For posters to be used year after year • Can be hot or cold laminated • Resists fading in sunlight
POSTER MAKER PAPER 36" Paper Create maximumimpact visuals for any application! 29" Paper Create visuals for presentations and for use in large areas such as auditoriums or gymnasiums. 23" Paper Create visuals, posters and banners for use in classrooms, hallways and offices. 17" Paper Create signs for use on bulletin boards, display cases and classroom doors.
• 85 feet per roll, makes approximately 30 standard* posters Black on White
Blue on White
Green on White
Red on White
White on Black
White on Blue
White on Green
White on Red
Black, Blue, Green and Red available in 17", 23", 29" & 36" Hunter Green on White White on Hunter Green
Purple on White
Maroon on White
White on Purple
White on Maroon
Hunter Green, Purple and Maroon available in 23" & 36"
HIGH IMPACT — Thermal Transfer Plus Paper Black on Yellow
Black on Pink
Black on Orange
Black on Red
Yellow on Black
Pink on Black
Orange on Black
Red on Black
High Impact Yellow, Pink, Orange and Red available in 23"
* Standard poster size = 23" x 32"
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DTP – Direct Thermal Paper • Your “every day” paper • Can be cold laminated only • 100 feet per roll, makes approximately 36 standard* posters Red on White
Blue on White
Black on White
White on Red
White on Blue
White on Black
Red, Blue and Black available in 17", 23", 29" & 36" Black on Light Pink
Black on Light Yellow
Black on Light Blue
Light Pink on Black
Light Yellow on Black
Light Blue on Black
Light Pink, Light Yellow and Light Blue available in 23"
HDP – Heavy Duty Poly Paper • Suitable for outdoor applications • Water and tear resistant
Black on White
Red on White
White on Black
White on Red
23" HDP (DTP) 100' per roll
23" HDP (TTP) 85' per roll
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With automatic supply sensing, the Poster Maker displays the type, size and color of the installed paper roll. The amount of paper remaining on the roll is also displayed!
POSTER MAKER 3600
POSTER MAKER 3600 SUPPLY RECOGNITION PAPER
• Ideal for banners
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For use with the VariQuest Poster Maker 3600* VariQuest Poster Maker 3600 Supply Recognition Paper TTP – Thermal Transfer Plus Paper Colors
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VariQuest Poster Maker 3600 Supply Recognition Paper DTP – Direct Thermal Paper Colors
Black on White Blue on White Red on White Black on White Blue on White Red on White Black on Light Pink Black on Light Blue Black on Light Yellow Black on White Blue on White Red on White Black on White Blue on White Red on White
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Ultra Light Poster Sleeves Product Description
23" x 31" Vertical (10 pack)
Catalog #
Price
1-6655-01
$69.95
*NOTE: See page 42 for PosterPrinter™ Systems Paper. visit www.variquest.com or call 1-800-328-0585
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Black on White (DTP) Red on White (TTP)
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FREE PAPER OFFER Get 2 FREE rolls of Poster Maker Paper with the purchase of 10 individual rolls*
$220 value
Get 4 FREE rolls of Poster Maker Paper with the purchase of 16 individual rolls*
$440 value
Get 6 FREE rolls of Poster Maker Paper with the purchase of 22 individual rolls*
$660 value
Free rolls of paper: • 23" Black/White TTP • 23" Black/White DTP
Free rolls of paper: • 23" Black/White TTP • 23" Blue/White TTP • 23" Black/White DTP • 23" Blue/White DTP
Free rolls of paper: • 23" Black/White TTP • 23" Blue/White TTP • 23" Black/White DTP (2 rolls) • 23" Blue/White DTP • 23" Hunter Green/White TTP
*Any size, any color, TTP, DTP or HDP paper
*Any size, any color, TTP, DTP or HDP paper
*Any size, any color, TTP, DTP or HDP paper
Offer expires July 31, 2008. Please reference this offer when placing your order. To place an order, please contact your local VariQuest™ Dealer. Free paper offer is also available for PosterPrinter Paper. Contact your local Dealer for details.
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Success Stories
“Meadowview School is absolutely
delighted with our Poster Maker. We are using it to enlarge and post many of the Graphic Organizers we have developed over the years to help students with Problem Solving, Writing and Reading. Though we had to tuck in our belts in other areas, we made the decision that this was a wonderful way to use our building funds that would pay us back many times over in the future.” Sandra Duran, Principal Meadowview School Woodridge, IL
“We use the Poster Maker to make large Venn Diagrams, signs for student registration, story maps, large floor-size game boards, graphic organizers, outline formats and many other things!
The Poster Maker enhances instruction. It solves the problem of visuals not being large enough for large class sizes to see or large groups of parents trying to orientate themselves in the gymnasium. The Poster Maker also gives students the chance to write on laminated posters to demonstrate skills. Performance assessments like this are invaluable!” Susan Borden Mill Valley Elementary, Muskego, WI
Elayne Elsky, Principal Haskell Elementary School, Granada Hills, CA
The Poster Maker was funded through our local school funds. After meeting with a representative of the product, I decided to try it out. It has exceeded my expectations and I highly encourage other schools to purchase it as well.” Richard K. Richardson, Principal Charles R. Henderson Elementary School, Chicago, IL
“The Poster Maker is being used by teachers who need posters of guidelines and rules. Some teachers design their own motivational posters for their classroom doors. Do Not Disturb and Testing posters have been made for teachers giving state or other tests. One of the biggest needs the Poster Maker solves is the creation of sports schedules that our Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) make every year for a fundraiser.
The Poster Maker solves the problem of having to take posters to an outside vendor. Instead, the posters can be made by students at school.” Jennifer Tague, Teacher Linn High School, Linn, KS
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“I just had to take a moment to let you know that we have discovered another wonder of the world: the Poster Maker and the ProFinish™ Cold Laminating System! There isn’t a day that goes by since we purchased the equipment that we don’t say, ‘How did we get along without it?’”
“I would like to tell you how beneficial the Poster Maker has been to our school. As an administrator, I am in constant need of material being enlarged for various events including book fairs, family nights and other meetings. I have always ended up doing this work myself, assigning staff to do it or outsourcing the projects altogether. With the Poster Maker, all of these issues are resolved.
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VariQuest Awards Maker 400 Education should be a rewarding experience. Rewarding students, teachers and staff has never been this easy and affordable. Use the VariQuest Awards Maker to instantly create customized awards, trophy plates, bumper stickers, nametags, parking permits and more!
• Create an award plaque for under $5
Recognizing students with personalized awards gives them a sense of accomplishment and helps create a direct correlation between praise and goal achievement. Create a motivational and rewarding learning environment with the Awards Maker – your on-the-spotrecognition visual learning tool.
• Print a sticker in less than 5 seconds! • High-quality, instantly dry output • Over 300 customizable, pre-designed templates • Sticker media and ribbons available in various sizes and colors THE AWARDS MAKER COMES WITH A RECOGNITION KIT (A $680 VALUE) THAT INCLUDES: 1 Roll of Gold Sticker Media 1 Roll of Silver Sticker Media 1 Roll of Black Ribbon 52 Black Plaques
Awards Maker 400 Product Description:
VariQuest Awards Maker 400
Print Speed:
3" per second
Machine Weight:
5 lbs
Print Method:
Thermal Transfer
Machine Dimensions:
7" (H) x 8" (W) x 10.5" (D)
Memory:
2MB
Technical Specifications:
USB/Parallel Compatible
Price: $2,995.00 Catalog #: AM400
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Let’s Make an Award!
The Design Center and the Awards Maker
STEP 1: Choose an award template.
STEP 2: Customize the text and graphics.
STEP 3: Choose the number of copies and print.
The Awards Maker prints in seconds!
AWARDS MAKER 400
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These and more than 300 pre-designed, easy-to-personalize templates are included with the Awards Maker 400!
MOTIVATE Use the Awards Maker to motive students through the use of: Perfect Attendance Awards Honor Roll Bumper Stickers Character Education Stickers Leadership Awards Student of the Week Awards Outstanding Reader Awards Math Awards
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Research consistently confirms that positive feedback and praise motivates a student more than negative feedback. Use the Awards Maker to help build self confidence in your students.
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Recognize individual progress with customized awards. Use the Awards Maker to help students make the connection between effort, achievement and recognition. Reward students for demonstrating good character.
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Encourage and reward students as they strive towards a reading goal.
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COMMUNICATE Use the Awards Maker to communicate with students, parents and faculty through the use of: Directional Signage Nametags Parking Permits Happy Birthday Stickers Athletic Team Bumper Stickers
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VariQuest Awards Maker 400 Supplies Awards Maker Sticker Media Media Type Application Specialty
Create 200 standard* award stickers per roll of tape
Sticker Color
Awards/Trophies
Size
Adhesive
Catalog # Price
Gold Florentine
4" x 100'
Semi-Permanent
412SP $199.95
Silver Florentine
4" x 100'
Semi-Permanent
413SP $199.95
Specialty
Bumper Stickers
White
3" x 100'
Permanent
310P
$99.95
Specialty
Nametags
White
3" x 100'
Semi-Permanent
310SP
$99.95
Specialty
Parking Permits
Clear
3" x 100'
Semi-Permanent
311SP
$99.95
General
Stickers/ Signage
White
3" x 100'
Removable
310R
$99.95
White
4" x 100'
Removable
410R
$179.95
Bright Blue
3" x 100'
Removable
301R
$149.95
Basic Black
3" x 100'
Removable
300R
$149.95
Ruby Red
3" x 100'
Removable
302R
$149.95
Yellow Shine
3" x 100'
Removable
307R
$149.95
Cool Green
3" x 100'
Removable
303R
$149.95
Perfect Purple
3" x 100'
Removable
306R
$149.95
Orange Glow
3" x 100'
Removable
309R
$149.95
Awards Maker Ribbons
Create 580 standard* award stickers per roll of ribbon Color
Size
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Price
Black
4" x 290'
400RB
$79.95
Blue
4" x 290'
401RB
$79.95
Green
4" x 290'
403RB
$79.95
Red
4" x 290'
402RB
$79.95
White
4" x 290'
410RB
$79.95
Gold
4" x 290'
412RB
$99.95
Silver
4" x 290'
413RB
$99.95
Size
Catalog #
Price
Cherry, 52 plaques per box
5" x 7"
20082-00
$199.95
White, 52 plaques per box
5" x 7"
3001A
$199.95
Black, 52 plaques per box
5" x 7"
3002A
$199.95
Awards Maker Wooden Plaques Color
Combo Award Kit**
Catalog #
Price
All Purpose Kit
Catalog #
Price
• 1 box of 52 black plaques
• 3" white sticker media - bumper sticker
• 1 roll of gold sticker media
• 3" white sticker media - general sticker
• 1 roll of silver sticker media
• 3" clear sticker media - parking permit sticker
• 1 roll of black ribbon
• 3" yellow sticker media - general sticker • 1 roll of blue ribbon • 1 roll of red ribbon
**Ships with every Awards Maker 400
3006A
*Standard Award Sticker size = 4" x 6"
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$599.95
3008A
$449.95
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Introducing the VariQuest™ Cutout Maker 1800 The VariQuest Cutout Maker is the first of its kind. This innovative tool allows you to quickly, easily and affordably create unique cutouts in a wide range of sizes.
rev.o.lu.tion.ary (adjective) So new and different as to cause a major change in something. • Thousands of contemporary and distinctive shapes, fonts and collections!
Choose a shape from our vast library of electronic dies and then change the size of your cutout for different educational applications. Buying different sizes of the same die is a thing of the past! Our versatile, electronic tool is easy and safe enough for student use.
• No manual cutting • Cuts multiple cutouts, allowing you to multi-task • No die storage racks needed; saves valuable space • Pre-designed curriculum, craft and bulletin board collections THE CUTOUT MAKER COMES WITH OUR TOP 100 SHAPES, 1 FONT, USA MAP COLLECTION AND A MAINTENANCE KIT (AN $1820 VALUE)
Cutout Maker 1800 Product Description: Machine Weight: Machine Dimensions: Technical Specifications: Cutting Speed:
VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 41 lbs 12.5" (H) x 32" (W) x 21.5" (D) USB Compatible Approx. 4" per second
Minimum Cut Size: Maximum Cut Size:
Shape dependent: starting at 1" x 1" Shape dependent: 11.5" x 17.5"; up to 2' x 3' when tiling
Materials that can be cut:
Construction paper, cold-laminated construction paper, cardstock and bond paper
Price: $5,995.00 Catalog #: CM1800
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Let’s Make a Cutout!
The Design Center and the Cutout Maker
STEP 2: Select the size and quantity of cutouts.
STEP 3: Place material on the bed and press Go.
The Cutout Maker cuts in seconds!
To see our extensive and ever expanding offering of VariQuest™ Electronic Dies, visit www.variquest.com or ask your VariQuest Representative to see a Content Guide.
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CUTOUT MAKER 1800
STEP 1: Choose a cutout template.
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The Advantages of Electronic Dies VariQuest Electronic Dies
Mechanical Dies
Scalable (Numerous Sizes)
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No
Proportionally-Correct Collections
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No
$8-10 per die
$50 per die
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Depending on the shape, scalable in increments of 1/100th of an inch, from 1" to 18" or larger with tiling. Based on comparisons of mechanical die-cutting systems (12/06).
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Materials That Can Be Cut • Construction paper • Cold-laminated construction paper • Cardstock • Bond paper
One Electronic Die. Many Sizes Create cutouts in the size you need—from 1" to 18"—and save money by maximizing the use of your material with the Cutout Maker’s “Add More to the Job” feature.
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Enrich your curriculum by incorporating cutouts.
Do something you have never been able to do with a traditional die cutting system–create a U.S. map (with each of the 50 states) proportionally correct and scalable! Puzzle-United States*
Our Top 100 Shapes are included with the Cutout Maker! Stegosaurus-Dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus Rex-Dinosaurs Dog-Pets Plain Door Hanger Duck 1-Spring Bald Eagle 2-Birds Eggs 1-Spring Fish 2-Summer Flag-Patriotic Flower Nametag Footprint-Anatomy Frog 1-Frogs Gingerbread 2-Christmas Girl 1-People Cap 2-Graduation Hand/Open-Anatomy Smile-Emotions Heart 1-Valentine’s Day Horse 1-Pets House Frame Thomas Jefferson-President’s Day Kite 2-Spring Abraham Lincoln-President’s Day Maple Leaf-Fall Martin Luther King Mittens-Apparel Treble/Bass Clef-Music Music Notes 1-Music Oak Leaf-Fall Olympic Rings-Sports Paw Print-Cats Pencil 2-School Oval 1 Frame Pig-Farm
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Pine Tree-Winter Pumpkin 1-Halloween Boy 1 Finger Puppet Girl 1 Finger Puppet 4 Piece Puzzle Rabbit-Pets Sailboat-Transportation School Bus-Transportation Schoolhouse 2-School Shamrock 3-St. Patrick’s Day Circle-Math Shapes Diamond-Math Shapes Oval-Math Shapes Rectangle-Math Shapes Square-Math Shapes Triangle-Math Shapes Snowflake 1-Winter Snowman 2-Winter Spider 1-Halloween Star-Math Shapes Sun 1-Summer Tangram 1-Math Teddy Bear Nametag Box Car 2-Transportation Caboose 1-Transportation Locomotive 1-Transportation Tank Car 2-Transportation Tree-Summer Wild Turkey-Birds Umbrella 1-Spring USA-Patriotic George Washington-President’s Day *Color representation
CUTOUT MAKER 1800
Airplane 1-Transportation Alligator-Zoo Animal Ant-Summer Apple 1-School Award-Awards Balloons 7-Celebrations Bat 1-Fall Bell-Christmas Birthday Cake 2-Celebrations Book Closed-Media Book Pages-Media Elephant Bookmark Heart 2 Bookmark Boy 1-People Butterfly-Spring Camera-Travel Candy Cane-Christmas Car 1-Transportation Cat-Pets Chick-Spring Light-Christmas Clock-Telling Time Africa-Continents Antarctica-Continents Asia-Continents Australia-Continents Europe-Continents North America-Continents South America-Continents Cornucopia-Thanksgiving Cow-Farm Crayon 1-School Brontosaurus-Dinosaurs Pterodactyl-Dinosaurs
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Improve Student Learning—Educate, Motivate and Communicate through the use of cutouts.
Butterfly-Spring
Boy 1 Finger Puppet
Abraham LincolnPresident’s Day
North America-Continents
Cap 2-Graduation
Heart 2 Bookmark
Cornucopia-Thanksgiving
Maple Leaf-Fall
4 Piece Puzzle
Music Notes 1-Music
Schoolhouse 2-School
Pencil 2-School
Clock-Telling Time
Stegosaurus-Dinosaurs
Pineapple 1-Fruit
Support concrete learning of mathematics through the use of math cutouts.
Snowman 2-Winter
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School Bus-Transportation
Tangram 1-Math
To see our extensive and ever expanding offering of VariQuest™ Electronic Dies, visit www.variquest.com or ask your VariQuest Representative to see a Content Guide.
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Create student name cutouts to promote letter recognition and sight word mastery.
We now offer these two popular fonts...
...in addition to our VariQuest™ Exclusive Fonts
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CUTOUT MAKER 1800
D’NEALIAN® is a registered trademark of Sanman Associates, Inc. ZB Fonts Copyright © 1996 Zaner-Bloser, Inc., Educational Publishers
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Alphabet flash cards—only available with the Cutout Maker!
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Thousands of shapes designed for today’s classroom!
Torso 2-Anatomy
Snowman 9-Winter
Trophy 5-Awards
Dragon 2Chinese New Year
Basketball Player 3Sports
Trapezoid-Math Shapes
Birthday 1 Border
Movie Clapper Frame
School Bus 3-School
Triceratops-Dinosaurs
Birthday Cake 2Celebrations
Asia-Continents
Horse 1-Pets
Diamond-Math Shapes
Mittens-Apparel
Umbrella 1-Spring
Alligator-Zoo Animal
Spider 1-Halloween
Camera-Travel
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CUTOUT MAKER 1800
Shamrock 3St. Patrick’s Day
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Bring lessons to life with VariQuest Bulletin Board Collections Use our creative and colorful bulletin board collections to visually reinforce your curriculum. Bulletin board displays add excitement to learning while supporting lessons in math, reading, science, history, geography and more.
Students take an active part in learning when they help with bulletin board displays. Change displays often to keep students interested and engaged.
Calendar
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Child Craft
Bulletin board displays used in the classroom are powerful education tools, not simply decoration. When used in conjunction with lessons, bulletin board displays emphasize and become an extension of your lesson plans. Enhance your curriculum and save time and money with pre-designed VariQuest Bulletin Board Collections.
Food Pyramid
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Electronic Dies Content available on CDs Product Description
Fonts: Letters, numbers & symbols
Shapes: Activate shapes from our robust library. Order/install a shape credit CD.
Collections: Groupings of related shapes. Collection categories include curriculum activities, bulletin boards and child crafts.
Catalog #
Price
Visit www.variquest.com $199.95 to view all fonts. Contact your VariQuest Representative to order. 20 credits 125 credits
S2001CD S2002CD Visit www.variquest.com to view all shapes.
$199.95 $999.95
Visit www.variquest.com $199.95 to view all collections. $299.95 Contact your VariQuest Representative to order. $499.95
Cutout Maker Accessories Product Description
Price
Maintenance Kit*: 5 blades, a blade/chad removal tool, tweezers, and instructions.
2001A
$119.95
Blades (5-pack)
2005A
$89.95
Blade/Chad Removal Tool
2006A
$16.95
Tweezers
2007A
$12.95
Cutting Mat
2004A
$79.95
*Included with the machine
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CUTOUT MAKER 1800
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VariQuest™ Cold Laminator 1200 Laminate paper up to 12" wide. The VariQuest Cold Laminator 1200 requires no electricity and is easy to use. Perfect for laminating standard size 12" x 18" or 9" x 12" construction paper!
Cold Laminator 1200 Product Description:
VariQuest Cold Laminator 1200 with a 15' Sample Roll of Dual-Sided Laminate
Machine Weight:
10 lbs
Machine Dimensions:
13.25" (H) x 13.75" (W) x 18.25" (D)
Price: $395.00 Catalog #: CL1200
Cold Laminator 1200 Supply Product Description 12" x 100' Dual-Sided Laminate
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Catalog #
Price
1200DS
$99.95
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Educate. Motivate. Communicate.™ And Laminate! Advantages of High-Quality Cold Lamination • No warming up or cooling down required • No fumes • Low maintenance • No bubbling and wrinkling • Trim laminate without edges separating • Durable; use and reuse laminated output • Quick and easy to use
The Cold Laminator 1200 is the perfect complement to the VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800. Laminate paper first and then cut out fonts, shapes and collections. Edges won’t separate when cut, allowing students to handle and use cutouts again and again!
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COLD LAMINATOR 11200
The VariQuest™ Cutout Maker 1800 & VariQuest Cold Laminator 1200
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Cold Laminators
Laminate posters and banners up to 38" wide and 300' long! The ProFinish XL Cold Laminating System features a foot pedal for easy control. It includes a stand. Ideal for large visuals to be used year after year! Price: $4,995.00 Catalog #: 20007-00
ProFinish XL Cold Laminating System (38" and 24") Supplies Product Description
Catalog #
Price
24" x 300' Dual-Sided Laminate* — DTP** Compatible — 5 mil. laminate 38" x 300' Dual-Sided Laminate — DTP** Compatible — 5 mil. laminate
20008-00 20062-00
$249.95 $299.95
*Item 20008-00 is 24" laminate on a 38" core for use in the ProFinish XL machine only. **DTP = Direct Thermal Paper.
Cooperative Learning and Peer Editing in the Classroom With the Poster Maker and ProFinish Cold Laminating System (38" & 24" models only) together, Graphic Organizers are enlarged, laminated and used in small group settings to encourage group decision-making. Write with Dry Erase markers and then simply wipe the laminate clean!
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Educate. Motivate. Communicate.™ And Laminate!
Laminate posters and banners up to 24" wide. The ProFinish Cold Laminating System requires no electricity and is easy to use. Price: $1,995.00 Catalog #: 14555-02
ProFinish Cold Laminating System (24") Supplies Product Description
Catalog #
Price
24" x 300' Dual-Sided Laminate — DTP** Compatible — 5 mil. laminate
14553-01
$249.95
**DTP = Direct Thermal Paper.
Laminate up to 9" wide letter or legal-sized documents. The ProFinish Jr. requires no electricity and is easy to use. Laminate student artwork, tests and more!
ProFinish Jr. (9") Supplies Product Description 9" x 50' Dual-Sided Laminate — 5 mil. laminate **DTP = Direct Thermal Paper.
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Catalog # 200032-00
Price $39.95
PROFINISH COLD LAMINATING SYSTEMS
Price: $119.95 Catalog #: 200031-00
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Systems
PosterPrinter Systems Paper* TTP – Thermal Transfer Plus Paper Colors
17" Catalog # Price
Black on White Paper
13489-00 $99.95
23" Catalog # Price 6082-00 $129.95
29" Catalog # Price
36" Catalog # Price
13490-00 $159.95
13491-00 $189.95
Blue on White Paper
13489-01 $99.95
6082-01 $129.95
13490-01 $159.95
13491-01 $189.95
Red on White Paper
13489-02 $99.95
6082-02 $129.95
13490-02 $159.95
13491-02 $189.95
Green on White Paper
13489-03 $99.95
6082-03 $129.95
13490-03 $159.95
Hunter Green on White Paper
13842-00 $129.95
Maroon on White Paper
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13140-00 $129.95
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13491-06 $189.95
Purple on White Paper
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13141-00 $129.95
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13491-05$189.95
High Impact Black on Yellow Paper
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20063-00 $129.95
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High Impact Black on Pink Paper
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20064-00 $129.95
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High Impact Black on Orange Paper
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20078-00 $129.95
High Impact Black on Red Paper
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20079-00 $129.95
Variety Pack (4-Pack) Blue/Red/Green/Black on White Paper
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4-6441-00 $459.95
High Impact Variety Pack (4-Pack) Black on Yellow/Pink/Orange/Red Paper
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20087-00 $459.95
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13491-03 $189.95
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13491-04$189.95
Free – paper offer (page–20) –is also available for– PosterPrinter Paper. –Contact your local– Dealer for details. –
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DTP – Standard Direct Thermal Paper Colors
17" Catalog # Price
Black on White Paper
13492-00 $69.95
Blue on White Paper
13492-01 $69.95
Red on White Paper
13492-02 $69.95
23" Catalog # Price
29" Catalog # Price
36" Catalog # Price
3603-00 $89.95
13493-00 $109.95
13494-00 $129.95
3603-01 $89.95
13493-01 $109.95
13494-01 $129.95 13494-02 $129.95
3603-02 $89.95
13493-02 $109.95
Black on Light Pink Paper
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3604-00 $89.95
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3605-00 $89.95
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3606-00 $89.95
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4-6338-00 $319.95
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4-6339-01 $319.95
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**2 Blue/1 Red/1 Black Color on White Paper
HDP – Heavy Duty Poly Paper Colors Black on White Standard (Direct Thermal) Red on White (Thermal Transfer Plus)
23" Catalog # Price 8078-00 $129.95 10566-00 $209.95
*NOTE: See page 18 for VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 Paper.
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VisiMate Media
VisiMate Printing Ribbons
VisiMate Sticker Media
Monochrome Ribbons
Product Description Ruby Red Orange Glow Yellow Shine Cool Green Bright Blue Perfect Purple Basic Black White White White
Size 4" x 100' 4" x 100' 4" x 100' 4" x 100' 4" x 100' 4" x 100' 4" x 100' 4" x 100' 2.25" x 100' 0.5" x 100'
Adhesive Catalog # Removable 76660 Removable 76678 Removable 76658 Removable 76677 Removable 76676 Removable 76679 Removable 76680 Removable 76681 Removable 76682 Removable 76684
Price $79.95 $79.95 $79.95 $79.95 $79.95 $79.95 $79.95 $79.95 $69.95 $59.95
Product Description Red Blue Green Black White Gold Luster Silver Luster
Product Description White Vinyl Clear Vinyl Brushed Gold
Size 4" x 50' 4" x 50' 4.25" x 50'
Adhesive Catalog # Price Permanent 80718 $89.95 Permanent 81101 $89.95 Permanent 76685 $99.95
Product Description White Magnetic White Magnetic Clear Static Cling Vinyl
Size 4.25" x 25' 2.50" x 25' 4.25" x 50'
Adhesive NA NA NA
Catalog # Price 76686 $79.95 76687 $79.95 76690 $79.95
Catalog # 76743 76745 76747 76739 76741 76755 76757
Price $89.95 $89.95 $89.95 $89.95 $89.95 $89.95 $89.95
Size 4" x 200' 4" x 200'
Catalog # 76795 76794
Price $89.95 $89.95
Full Color Ribbons Product Description Full Color CMYK 8" Panels Full Color CMYK 16" Panels
VisiMate Specialty Media
Size 4" x 200' 4" x 200' 4" x 200' 4" x 200' 4" x 200' 4" x 200' 4" x 200'
VisiMate Accessories Product Description Serial Cable Kit VisiMate Memory Card - 64MB Stylus Pens (3-pk) Mouse Plotter Cutter Replacement Blade Transfer Tape (4" x 200') Replacement Cleaning Kit Cleaning Swabs 5" x 7" Wooden Plaque - 52/Box
Catalog # 76805 76810 76809 76808 76811 76737 7089-00 20055-00 20082-00
Price $49.95 $39.95 $29.95 $14.95 $29.95 $49.95 $9.95 $11.95 $199.95
PROFINISH COLD LAMINATING SYSTEMS
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Support your School’s Athletic Teams • Create posters to showcase school teams and players. • Have posters available for sale at games and in your school store. • Sell posters to students, faculty, parents and fans! Individual cost for a 23" x 32" TTP poster = $4.33 Cost to create 100 posters = $433.00 Sell each poster for $10.00 Revenue: $1,000.00
PROFIT TO YOUR SCHOOL: $567.00
Celebrate Student Birthdays • Offer parents the opportunity to have a customized birthday poster created especially for their child. • Personalize the poster with a message from the child’s parents. • Display the poster in the hallway or classroom and let the student keep the poster. Individual cost for a 23" x 32" TTP poster = $4.33 Sell each poster for $10.00
PROFIT TO YOUR SCHOOL: $5.67 PER POSTER
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Put the Fun in Fundraising!
Capture a Special Moment • Set up a fundraising station at your school dance, using the Design Center, Poster Maker and a digital camera. • Take digital photos of couples or groups of friends. • Import the photo into a pre-designed poster template that includes your school name and dance theme. • Create the poster and collect money on the spot. Individual cost for a 23" x 32" TTP poster = $4.33 Cost to create 500 posters = $2,165.00 Sell each poster for $15.00 Revenue: $7,500.00
PROFIT TO YOUR SCHOOL: $5,335.00
Show your School Pride • Create bumper stickers to support school athletic teams. • Have bumper stickers available for sale at games and in your school store. • Sell bumper stickers to student athletes, parents and fans!
PROFIT TO YOUR SCHOOL: $430.00
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FUNDING CENTER
Individual cost for a 3" x 10" bumper sticker = $.70 Cost (includes sticker media and ribbon) to create 100 bumper stickers = $70.00 Sell each bumper sticker for $5.00 Revenue: $500.00
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Ideas for purchasing VariQuest products FUNDING SOURCE/ GRANT
JUSTIFICATION
APPLICATIONS
Title I, Part A Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
Support student reading and math achievement
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Reading First - Title I, Part B Student Reading Skills Improvement Grant
Support student reading achievement
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Post state reading standards in every classroom Post state math standards in every classroom Display rubrics and grading expectations Utilize posters to encourage peer editing and cooperative learning Post your mission statement and strategic plan throughout the school Recognize individual progress with customized awards Create progress tracking awards Use math manipulatives to classify, reinforce and organize key learning concepts Use letter manipulatives to promote alphabet recognition (early readers and English Language Development students) Create manipulatives of 100 most frequently-used English words (early readers and English Language Development students) Promote phenomic awareness and decoding skills through “Big Book” creation of teaching materials Create posters to encourage parental involvement through volunteering and Parent/Teacher Organizations Teach students how to use touch screen technology to produce academic products
Comprehensive School Reform - Title I, Part F
Support enhanced involvement of parents
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Title II, Part D Enhancing Education through Technology Title III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students Title IV, Part A Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Advance the integration of technology in the classroom
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Support English Language Development instruction
• Incorporate bilingual cutouts on bulletin boards • Create bilingual classroom visuals, school signage and awards
Promote awareness of school policies and programs
• Customize drug prevention and intervention posters (use the school name and mascot to help students relate to messages) • Reward students with “I Am Drug-Free” stickers and awards • Utilize creative manipulatives as part of the novelty pillar of differentiated instruction
Title IV, Part B 21st Century Learning Centers
Communicate with students, parents and the community
• Display character education posters in the classroom • Motivate students through the use of progress charts and graphs • Create posters to communicate school program activities • Use posters to increase awareness of community literacy courses for parents
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Funding Sources & Grants
Ideas for purchasing VariQuest products FUNDING SOURCE/ GRANT
JUSTIFICATION
APPLICATIONS
Title V, Part D Gifted and Talented Education IDEA, Part B Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Support differentiated instruction
• Create posters outlining multiple-step processes as part of the complexity pillar of differentiated instruction • Enlarge worksheets • Communicate through the use of large bulletin board displays • Create large graphic organizers
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act
Support Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements for visuallyimpaired/special education students Support career and technical education programs; strengthen the connections between secondary and postsecondary education Communicate through the use of building signs and posters Support school, state and community character education initiatives
Parent/Teacher Organizations Association of Student Body departments
Raise funds through parent, teacher, student and community involvement Raise funds and encourage school pride
Literacy Grants/Program Funds
Support goals and key concepts of awarded grants
General Budget
Help teachers, administrators, volunteers and staff work more effectively and improve student achievement
Other—vending machine profits, school store revenue
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• Create building signage to assist students, teachers and parents • Post rules and expectations in every classroom • Post anti-bullying messages throughout the school • Create posters to define and encourage positive attributes such as attitude, respect, citizenship, fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness • Reward good character and good behavior through the use of awards and stickers • Create posters to communicate fundraising programs and events such as book fairs, school carnivals, car washes, community yard sales and fun runs • Create and sell customized posters and banners for profit—Prom and Homecoming Dances, graduation, athletic teams/players, birthdays, community business sponsors • Create and sell customized bumper stickers for profit—school name and mascot, student of the month, honor roll members, school athletic teams • Motivate students with personalized reading awards • Create charts to communicate program goals and progress • Reinforce key learning concepts by enlarging strategies and reminders • Save time by utilizing pre-designed poster, award and bulletin board templates
FUNDING CENTER
FFE List (Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Construction The Partnerships in Character Education Program
• Support integration of career and technical education by providing occupationally-relevant equipment • Create posters to display academic and technical standards • Create manipulatives and visuals for special populations • Develop entrepreneurial, student-run programs
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