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https:\/\/www.staples.com\/sbd\/cre\/products\/190707\/thank-a-teacher\/? <\/a>
\nHOW TO ENTER: During the Sweepstakes Period, enter via Twitter and\/or Instagram (each a “Social Media Platform”), as instructed below for a chance to win a prize for a school (“School”) where the teacher mentioned in your Entry has taught. Schools must be an accredited K-12 school located in one of the 50 United States or Washington, D.C. PRIZES WILL ONLY BE AWARDED TO SCHOOLS; ENTRANTS OR TEACHERS DO NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A PRIZE.<\/p>\n

TWITTER METHOD OF ENTRY: Tweet a statement, photo or video thanking a teacher who had a positive impact in your life, including the hashtags #ThankATeacher, #sweepstakes and tag @StaplesStores to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (your “Entry”). You must have a Twitter account to enter via Twitter. If you do not have a Twitter account, visit www.Twitter.com for a free account. Including #ThankATeacher, #sweepstakes and tagging @StaplesStores in an Entry (i.e., your tweet) during the Sweepstakes Period constitutes your agreement to these Official Rules and that your Entry may be posted in a gallery. Alternatively, visit a participating Staples store and locate a Sweepstakes display to clearly handprint a statement thanking a teacher who had a positive impact in your life using a provided Post-it\u2122 note and a TRU RED\u2122 pen, while supplies last, and follow the instructions provided to Tweet a picture of your note.<\/p>\n

INSTAGRAM METHOD OF ENTRY: Using your web-enabled mobile device, post a statement, photo or video thanking a teacher who had a positive impact in your life, including the hashtags #ThankATeacher, #sweepstakes and tag @StaplesStores to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (your “Entry”). You must have an Instagram account to enter via Instagram. If you do not have an Instagram account, visit www.Instagram.com to download the app. Including #ThankATeacher, #sweepstakes and tagging @StaplesStores in an Entry (i.e., your post) during the Sweepstakes Period constitutes your agreement to these Official Rules and that your Entry may be posted in a gallery. Alternatively, visit a participating Staples store and locate a Sweepstakes display to clearly handprint a statement thanking a teacher who had a positive impact in your life using a provided Post-it\u2122 note and a TRU RED\u2122 pen, while supplies last, and follow the instructions provided to post a picture of your note on Instagram. <\/p>\n

PRIZES TO BE AWARDED TO A SCHOOL WHERE THE TEACHER MENTIONED IN WINNING ENTRY HAS TAUGHT; NO PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO ENTRANTS\/WINNERS. Ten (10) Grand Prizes – a $10,000 Staples Gift Card<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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