San Antonio Teacher Appreciation Week Deals, Hanging Gifts

San Antonio teachers can enjoy appreciation this week in a list of locations. From tacos to movies, local businesses are finding ways to show their gratitude to educators.
Some companies give outright freebies, while others give percentages on merchandise. All require a valid school-issued ID.
Start taking notes with the list below.
From 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6, teachers can enjoy one item from the lunch menu for free. All teachers need to do is present school-issued identification.
Las Palapas offers a percentage discount on tickets for teachers.
Mike Sutter/Staff File PhotoLas Palapas
Las Palapas, owned by San Antonio, is offering teachers 25% off their checks Monday through Friday with proper identification.

EVO offers free movies for educators.
giant noiseThe entertainment center chain, which includes movie theaters, is offering screenings for teachers this week. Offer must be redeemed in person with valid ID. The offer is limited to one free movie screening per day.

HTeaO is a Texas-brewed company that offers a menu of iced tea flavors to suit all tastes, from super-sweet to decaffeinated options, with the ability for customers to create their own blends. The chain has amassed a following across the state and now San Antonio is starting to get a taste of it. The new 22127 Bulverde location celebrated a grand opening on May 22. CEO Justin Howe said another location will open on Huebner and teased a third local store.
Courtesy, HTeaOThe brand of sweet tea shops has week-long happy hour fare for teachers. The offer is limited to one drink per person.

In the vineyard and kitchen of Contrada
Courtesy of Ed SullivanIn the vineyard and kitchen of Contrada
The Bexar County Vineyard offers “Teachers Night Out” deals on Thursdays, like 10% off.

Cinnaholic
CinnaholicCinnaholic
The buildable cinnamon roll offers a secret discount code for teachers. To receive the discount, teachers must comment on this post.

Wheelock Street Capital, which has offices in Greenwich and Boston, recently purchased the Contessa Hotel.
ROBIN JERSTAD /San Antonio Express-NewsHotel Contessa
The downtown hotel has a few offers for teachers starting at a 10% teacher appreciation rate through May. Hotel Contessa is also offering an early bird rate of 25% through May 15. Ambler, the hotel’s kitchen and cocktail bar, is also offering food and drink deals this week with valid ID.