The school supplies are gone!

I try really hard to make sure my children's teachers don't want for anything during the year. I know there are kids out there that don't have parents that care enough to be bothered to send in the supplies, and I know that some have families that just can't afford it. I feel like if the teacher has what she needs, and the kids have what they need, then things run smoother and my own child will get a better education. I know that teachers spend a lot of their own money on supplies and decorations and extras, and it really adds up. Our family is fortunate enough right now to be able to send some extra, and I'm happy to do so because I think education is so important. I wish more of our tax money would go towards these supplies, like it did when I was a kid. I think all my mom had to send with us on the first day was a notebook and a few pencils, and maybe a box of crayons. I think it is important to teach through example to your kids. Education is a priority in our house, and I reinforce this idea in several ways, one of which is doing my best to help make sure that her classroom has what it needs to teach the kids what they need to learn. If that means buying a few extra boxes of crayons or pencils, then I don't mind at all.

 

And you will find most people on here feel the same way. No one minds doing their fair share.

 

:iagree:

I feel the exact same way.

 

We got extra's and took the extra's to school, guess what the teacher said, keep the extra's at home. I was shocked..but the paper was so cheap I didn't mind..the pencils as well..and I don't have money flowing in here..but I know there would have been someone there for my daughter if needed be.
sheri

 

We took in extras too...maybe that's why it got under my skin. My son told me when he got home that on orientation the teacher told me to put in the wrong cubby. That's where it was lost. But even after she divided up what she had (between I don't know who can ya tell it's still under my skin?) I still had to go out after school for a couple of supplies. She also forgot his milk at snack time. First day jitters for everyone I guess.

 

thank you all so much for reminding me - ain't missing having kids in school:lol::lol:

 

I understand the frustration. In the chaos of Day One, stuff does happen.

I would suggest, that if this is the very worst thing that you'll have to worry about this week or this month, you've got it made.

 

Is a person not allowed to vent without someone being condescending?

 

Don't be a smart ***.

 

Ah, but remember, 'round these parts teachers are never to be questioned or believed to be anything but perfect! :mrgreen:

 

I'm glad I wasn't on here when DS's Kindergarten teacher misplaced his milk money on his first day of school and he got no milk. None, nada. I sent it, she lost it. It happens, but dang, his first day of school? I was ticked! :mrgreen: Milk with snack is important to 5 year olds. Especially when every other kid got theirs and he didn't.

 

LOL... easy, easy..... :jester:

 

yikes, after reading all this stuff about school and kids the last 2 days, I am glad I don't have kids. I think I will stick with cats for now. :cheers:

 

Ok I see the comparison is equal: Squeelers= Pussy cats.....:jester::jester::jester:

 

You just wait... please refresh my memory what your team again?

 

I can understand your frustration. My mom and myself bought TONS of stuff and i personally took it in to the teacher. DS is in first grade and there was a full box plus about 3 bags of stuff that I took in. With the economy like it is now, there are people who want the best for their children, yet they cannot afford it. If it takes stress off the teacher and helps another child I'm happy and fine with it.
I encourage DS to share everything and remind him constantly that there are other kids in his class that do not have the things he does. The teacher was happy and hopefully the other kids who benefit will be happy. It's hard enough being a kid today, let alone being a kid with parents who cannot afford to get you everything you need.

K

 

I don't have kids in elementary any more just one in HS andI still have to go out and buy some stuff for her. It is hard wehn they get into HS because you really don't know what they are going to really need. When things are on sale, I do stock up on paper, pencils, pens, folders, dividers, etc. Then I have to wait until I get the papers from the teachers as to what "extra" stuff they need or what size 3 ring binder they need. I have to go get DD some post it's, another binder, some kleenex (yep, required for one of her classes), can't get the calculator they want ~ can't afford it, and something else.

I do remember back when my kids were in elementary school, I use to have to send "general" supplies, including Kleenex, paper towels, hand soap, colored construction paper and stuff like that. Then they use to have their own stuff like notebook paper, pencil holder, crayons, etc. When my kids went to Catholic school before we moved here to NC I also had to supply snack items, napkins, paper cups, juice drinks.