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To donate items there is just one step: drop off washed items. To sell items, there are four easy steps: 1. Read the Instructions (located under the download section), 2. Register to Sell (required), 3. Tag Washed Items, and 4. Drop off items

How do I register?

Click on the Link to Register. Please read all points carefully. If you do not register we cannot ensure you will receive your proceeds. This is the only way we can contact you.
To Register

How and when do I drop off?

Donated or properly tagged items may be dropped off in the Uniform Resale Black Bin, located in the front lobby until May 30, 2 pm. Or, the Uniform Resale volunteers will be taking bagged items starting May 17 in carpool. Monday and Tuesday: afternoon only and Wednesday and Thursday: both morning and afternoon. No need to leave your car. But remember you must register or your items will be considered donate.

Uniform Resale VIP Pass!

Two lucky winners will be drawn to receive a VIP Pass to be used the day of the Uniform Resale, July 27, 2013. This pass will allow the winners to arrive 10 minutes prior to the sale start time, park in reserved spots outside of the gym, and head straight to the front of the line. That is right! Arrive at 11:50 am, park close in and be the first through the doors at 12:00 pm.

To qualify

In order to qualify you need to: Drop off a minimum of 5 "quality" donated or properly tagged sale items by May 30, 2013. Register to sell by May 30, 2013 (link in left pane). No need to register if donating items. Include the Uniform Resale VIP Entry form (see downloads in left pane) completely filled out with your items. The items must be bagged and the Uniform Resale VIP entry form attached securely inside the bag.

Notification

Winners will be contacted well in advance of the sale. Winners will be announced on this web page.

Deadline

ONE ENTRY PER FAMILY. Deadline to enter is May 30, 2013.

The Sale

The Uniform Resale is July 27th from 12-3pm in the school gym. Buy gently used uniform items and required books at bargain prices. Please remember each item is bought individually so bring plenty of cash (preferably ones, fives and tens) or several checks. To see what we will typically charge per item, see the “Price List” document in the downloads section. There is a $1 per person entry fee (excluding children) to help defray the cost of our supplies. Note: Even if you move away and you won't be returning to AA next year, you will still receive your proceeds from items sold.

Top Ten Shopping Tips

1. Go to Dennis and get your kids' sizes AHEAD of time. There is not enough space to allow clothing to be tried on at the sale. Bring a tape measure! If you are looking for pants, you might want to measure your child's inseam so that you can get the right length when sorting through pants.

2. Make a list of desired items. Then use the price list to estimate your total dollar amount.

3. **CASH IS KING!** Bring lots of cash in smaller denominations ($10, $5 and $1). Checks will also be accepted; however, be prepared to write multiple checks to each seller.

4. Know the Uniform requirements for your child's grade ahead of time.

5. Carpool and make it an outing. We suggest, though, coming to the sale without children. It will be faster and easier for you.

6. Bring a small laundry basket or a large cloth bag to carry everything to the check out lines. (Notice the plural in lines?!)

7. Read the signs above the clothes for item locations as well as for the check out lines. There will be a cash only line. It is usually a faster line.

8. Please be considerate of other people at the sale. NO taking a whole pile and hiding in the corner.

9. If you need help during the sale, look for a volunteer. They will easily be identified by red aprons and a smiling face.

10. Have fun! You are saving money, seeing friends and meeting new families. What could be better?

Incredible Clothing Labels

Frustrated on having your child’s sweatshirt leave the house never to return? Worried that if you buy used uniform items that you won’t be able to properly tag your kids items? We have a solution! Mabel Labels is an on-line site where you can purchase custom labels with your child’s name for all variety of items – clothes, shoes, lunch boxes, plastic wear and more.

Click on the “Purchase Labels” link to check it out. There is a bonus! Mabel’s Labels will donate 15-20% (depending on the product) of all purchases to our school. Make sure you use the link on the left (for American Academy) to receive appropriate credit. Last year Mabel Label's paid AAPTO over $200 in proceeds!

For clothing we recommend the Tag Mates because they fit on the Dennis tag without covering up the size, you don’t have to iron them and you can label over someone else’s label. For an item that doesn’t have a clothing tag, we recommend the iron-on label.

Event Calendar

May 20 - 21

Uniform Resale Afternoon Carpool Drop Off

May 22 - May 23

Morning and Afternoon Uniform Resale Carpool Drop Off

Jul 27

Uniform Resale Annual Sale in gym; 12-3 pm

Jul 29

AA Open House @ Dennis Uniform Store; 2 pm - 8 pm