Idea File Fall 2023

T here’s nothing quite like the beginning of a new school year. The clean classroom, the eager crop of new students and – if you’re lucky – new equipment. If you have the means to stock your classroom or you have a little bit extra in the budget, here are some items that could make you and your entire staff’s lives easier. Don’t have the budget? Put it on your wish list! You never know when a community member might want to donate to the program.

1. Stick y Notes Sticky notes have so many great uses. They’re great for reminders, for editing yearbook proofs, for brainstorming and more! Plus, they’re so cheap you could even get a set for every student on your staff. Did you know see-through sticky notes are an option now? Becky Tate, CJE, the yearbook adviser at Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park, Kansas, recommends them. “My yearbook editors asked me to purchase some clear post-it notes in addition to the regular post-it notes I already purchase for the classroom,” Tate said. “Fast forward to the end of the year, and I’ve really appreciated these. We place them on the proofs and then make comments. It’s especially helpful on pages that have dark backgrounds that make marking SR XLI TEKI HMƾGYPX - PSZI MX [LIR XLI OMHW ORS[ just what we need – and we needed these. I just didn’t know they existed.” 2. Writing Utensils You’re going to need to take notes and make edits this year, so make sure you stock up on markers (permanent and dry erase), pens and highlighters in plenty of colors. Don’t forget metallic markers for writing on dark surfaces. Save money by ordering in bulk when possible. These make great editor gifts too! 3. Stickers Show yearbook pride with stickers! Walsworth sells yearbook-themed stickers in the Advisers Market. If you want something unique to your yearbook staff, have one of your designers create something. Many companies print custom stickers for a reasonable price. 4. Press passes and lanyards Reduce stress for your staffers, administrators and yourself with press passes. Students can wear them when they’re out taking photos or conducting interviews so everyone knows XLI]ƅVI SR SƾGMEP FYWMRIWW -X EPWS MQTVSZIW recognition for your yearbook.

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