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Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

How is it NOT criminal that loan companies deny income-based plans to public servants? How is a $2,700/mo loan payment “feasible” on a $50k teacher salary before taxes, bills, childcare, groceries? It’s predatory and pushes good educators out.

November 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Starting my FMLA tomorrow to take care of some health issues and give my body time to heal. As much as I know I need this time, it’s still hard knowing that teacher FMLA is unpaid. No income for weeks while also managing recovery is stressful.

November 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

It’s #PrimeDay and a few people asked for my personal wishlist 💛
I rarely share it, but if you’d like to send a little love today, here it is:
📦 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Thank you for thinking of teachers — it really means more than you know.
#ClearTheList

October 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

It’s #PrimeDay and lots of classroom essentials are on sale! 🍎
If you’ve ever wanted to help #ClearTheList, today’s the best day to do it — even small items make a huge difference 💛
📦 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#ClearTheList

a colorful greeting card that says happy teachers day

October 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

A few people asked for my personal wishlist, so here it is 💛
I’m not great at sharing it, but on #NationalTeacherDay I’m reminding myself it’s okay to accept help too.
📦 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#ClearTheList

October 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Happy National Teacher Day!
If you’ve ever wondered how to thank a teacher — coffee and school supplies are the magic combo ☕📦
My students and I would be so grateful for any help clearing our list today!
🧾 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#ClearTheList #TeachersOfX #NationalTeacherDay

ALT: a colorful greeting card that says happy teachers day

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October 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

We’re still looking for donations for our Fuel Cart! Any help is appreciated. ❤️ Support by:
🛒 Harbor Freight gift card www.harborfreight.com/digital-gift...
🍎 Ordering snacks www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
💵 Donating via Vemno

Together we can make this surprise happen for our athletes & trainers!

September 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Big news! 🎉 We found the perfect cart for our Fuel Cart project ON SALE at @harborfreight.bsky.social ! The catch? The sale ends TODAY. We need help to grab it & surprise our athletic trainers + athletes.

If you’d like to help please consider donating a gift card from Harbor Freight

#ClearTheList

September 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Big news! 🎉 We found the perfect cart for our Fuel Cart project ON SALE at @harborfreight.bsky.social ! The catch? The sale ends TODAY. We need help to grab it & surprise our athletic trainers + athletes. ❤️

Please let me know if you wish to help!

harborfreight.com/digital-gift-c…#ClearTheListst

https://harborfreight.com/digital-gift-c…

September 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

It’s Homecoming! 🏈🎉 Our athletic trainers give 13+ hr days to care for athletes—today they’re on the sidelines making it all possible. ❤️ We’re surprising them with a Fuel Cart & we need help stocking it!

Every item makes a difference!

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList

September 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Our athletic trainers were back at school before sunrise today & won’t leave until after 6pm. 💪 We’re surprising them with a Fuel Cart for our athletes, but we need help stocking it. Every item matters. ❤️

👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList #FuelTheBillies

a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag

September 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Our trainers gave 13+ hours today for our athletes. 🏈❤️ Help us surprise them with a Fuel Cart stocked with snacks & supplies! 👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList

September 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

It’s Monday, which means our athletic trainers were at the school before 5am and won’t leave until after 6pm. 💪 They give so much to keep our athletes healthy—we want to surprise them with a Fuel Cart stocked with snacks & supplies. ❤️

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList #FuelTheBillies

September 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

It’s Sunday, but tomorrow our athletic trainers will be back at school before 5am for treatments & practices💪 They give everything for our athletes. We want to surprise them with a Fuel Cart to show how much they’re appreciated. ❤️
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList #FuelTheBillies

ALT: a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag

September 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Our student athletes push themselves daily, and our trainers give 13+ hours to keep them safe, strong, & ready. 💪 We’re surprising them with a Fuel Cart stocked with snacks & supplies. Want to help us make it happen? ❤️

👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList #FuelTheBillies

September 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Our athletic trainers give 13+ hours a day caring for our athletes—early mornings, long practices, late-night games. 💪 We’re surprising them with a Fuel Cart to keep our athletes fueled & show them love. 🏈❤️

Help us stock it here 👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList #FuelTheBillies

September 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Our athletic trainers give 13+ hours a day caring for our athletes—early mornings, long practices, late-night games. We’re surprising them with a Fuel Cart to keep our athletes fueled & show them love. 🏈❤️

Help us stock it here 👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

#ClearTheList #FuelTheBillies

September 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

We’re working on a surprise for our athletic trainers who spend 13+ hour days caring for our athletes. They teach, treat, tape, and travel—always putting athletes first. Help us stock a Fuel Cart so they and our athletes feel the love! ❤️
👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

a person with a tattoo on their leg is getting a bandage on their foot .

September 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Athletic trainers are the unsung heroes of every season! We’re building a surprise Fuel Cart to keep our athletes fueled and to show just how much our trainers mean to us. 🥨🏀 Any help stocking it is so appreciated!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#clearthelist #athletictrainers #NATA

ALT: a person with a tattoo on their leg is getting a bandage on their foot .

a woman in a red dress is holding a microphone and saying you get a snack you get a snack .

September 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Guys… one of students today accidentally knocked my phone off the table and SHADDERED it…

September 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

One thing my students ALWAYS need? Snacks. 🍎✨
Hungry kids can’t focus, and having snacks in the classroom helps them stay energized & ready to learn. 💛 Still hoping to get these cleared from my wishlist!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#ClearTheList

ALT: a woman in a red dress is holding a microphone and saying you get a snack you get a snack .

three minions wearing football helmets are running on a football field .

September 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

It’s football season in Texas 🏈✨
While teams are chasing touchdowns, this teacher is chasing a cleared classroom wishlist. 🍎📚

Help me score big for my students by tackling the last few items + project gift cards! 💛
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#ClearTheList

ALT: three minions wearing football helmets are running on a football field .

a cartoon of snoopy holding a pair of scissors and a red cup

September 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Our first big project is coming up, and my students are so excited! 💡🎨 Gift cards on my wishlist will go toward supplies like clay, acrylic paints, brushes, and other hands-on materials to bring history projects to life. 💛

👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#ClearTheList

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a man with red hair and glasses is standing in front of a group project

September 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

Our first big project is coming up soon, and I’d love to make sure every student has the materials they need to succeed 💛📚 Clearing the last of my wishlist would help us start strong and keep the focus on learning (not what we’re missing). ✨
👉 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
#ClearTheList

ALT: a man with red hair and glasses is standing in front of a group project

a cartoon of charlie brown and snoopy sitting on a dock at sunset

September 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM

Sydney Scheidemantel

@sydneyscheide.bsky.social

First day of September! 🍂
Manifesting caramel apple, cooler weather, and a CLEARED wishlist for teachers everywhere 💛📚
#ClearTheList

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

ALT: a cartoon of charlie brown and snoopy sitting on a dock at sunset