Gotta have #2 pencils? No problem. Those are standard.
Gotta have tissue for classroom use? Fine, even though my kids will hit allergy season using cheap/sandpaper tissues while other cheap kids bask in the joy of Puff Plus® (with lotion!).
Need dry erase markers because the nations budget is being spent on a devastating war? Fine, I'll get them. (those suckers are pricey!)
Need a certain number of crayons in a box? OK, but I don't get it. If more is better, I could get the huge-ass box with a sharpener all day long, but the 24 count box is a bit tough to find this time of year.
Need an eraser? OK, understandable. But, why does it have to be white? I mean, she's going to be in third grade, and will probably make a few mistakes. Does white erase better than pink? Or are you a racist? Hmmmm???? ARE YOU?
Listen. I've been to two WalMart stores, an Osco, and a Dollar General. If my kids are short a white eraser or have the wrong type of dry erase marker or the folders with pockets have those pesky, unneeded brads in them...SUCK.IT.UP. I've done my best. I've spent over $60 on this meaningless exercise, and I feel like I lost the battle somehow.
Damn public school system. Can I get a second mortgage for supplies that can't be found in Missouri? I'd look harder if I had the disposable cash and the time. I have neither. Deal with what you've got, Ms. teacher lady.
6 comments:
Snap, sister! LOL Have I mentioned how much I love homeschooling? Gyahh...I hated those lists....
~Amy
$60 total for all kids? If thats the case feel lucky. My mom had to spend almost as much on just one kiddo. Plus I was in the store the other day and they have the school supply "prepackaged" kits, either the 3rd or 4th grade was $70. Crazy!
Rhianna
Racism being expressed through eraser requirements?? It all makes sense now!! I'm usually at the forefront of conspiracy theories, but you've scooped me here, Rach. Well done.
xo,
Russ
Someday your children will be grown and you won't be buying school supplies at all. THEY will be buying them for their kids and you can just sit back and quietly laugh to yourself! That's what I do.
Shadie
I always felt I was loosing the battle when our kids (5 of them) were in school. Especially bothersome was the list brought home tonight that was needed TOMORROW ! ! I don't think so! ! ! I'm wasn't going back out at night after I had put in a hard day at work. See you dug up some old junk....glad to get it out.
Girl, I totally am with you.
Our Wal-Mart puts school supplies on sale for about a month or two, to accomodate two counties. I had the list before hand, bought the supplies to beat the "first day rush" only to find out that because of the tax-free weekend teachers were only requiring the bare minimum( like a pencil and box of crayons.)
Oh well..whatcha gonna do?
~Heather
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