Comments on: School Supply Lists Getting Out of Hand

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By: simplemind

simplemind — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:36:01 +0000

I never really complain about the school supply list. But I do get mad when my kids come home selling crap.. You teach kids to not talk to strangers but yet 7 and 9 year olds are suppose to be going door to door selling this crap. And for what? “Playground equipment”.. Same fundraiser for Playground Equipment the last 7 years and not one piece of playground equipment was bought. Most of the Soccer balls, baseballs, jump ropes, and baseball bats were donated by parents and businesses. Kids come home with an order form selling knick knacks, candies, and nuts at over inflated prices.. Many of the same items you can find at the dollar store.. Then its $5.00 for this, Soccer camp for $15.00, Book Fairs, pictures that are over priced.. Then they give you a mug, greeting cards, or a t shirt with your kid’s picture on it.. If you decide to keep it costs $20.00.. Then they make you feel guilty for taking it back.. Walgreens can do the same thing for half the price.

There’s a contest for which class in grade school can collect the most box tops.. Winning class gets to have a party, but the parents have to provide the stuff for the party.

By: simplemind

simplemind — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:18:17 +0000

I went to North Elementary and have horror stories that haunt me to this very day. Teachers, Principle, and bullies made my life a living hell. I’m not sure what I did to deserve to be treated so bad. From the stories I hear from other parents, and past students that hell hole never changed. I’d run from North Elementary and run fast.

By: sick of north elementary

sick of north elementary — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:35:46 +0000

The final thing for me was when I picked my daughter up from school at north, and her lip was huge and swollen and visibly split open. Her shirt was covered in blood. I asked what had happened and she told me a boy hit her in the face at recess and the teacher would only let her have two pieces of kleenex. She said she asked for more and the teacher told her to use her shirt.!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me!!! We are paying for supplies that the teachers use on a regular basis, and my child can’t use the ones I payed for when she needs them. And some teachers that are not even taking care of our kids while they are there. I don’t mind paying for supplies, but I expect those teachers do what they are supposed to. Oh by the way the school never even bothered to call me to let me know she had been hurt.

By: Chris Lucas

Chris Lucas — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:26:50 +0000

Too bad you all of you don’t have more time on your hands to stop complaining about hand wipes and take a look at the real waste in this town. The council, both city and school, tax rates that are through the roof like you would think we lived in New York, and how about those wonderfully educated decisions made with our tax money. Hey, if you don’t want disinfectants for your kids – then keep them home. Truth is – the cost of those rags you speak of as well as the soap comes out to more than the wipes. Focus on what really is a waste – not this. Also – notice my name, “I” don’t hide behind a call name. I have the balls to speak and let you know who I am.

By: I Believe in Magic!

I Believe in Magic! — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:56:05 +0000

My child just started school this year and I for the most part support the supply list! I will as a parent do whatever I can to make my child’s school experience a plus! If you have a problem with the list try talking to the teachers or principal! FYI the camera is optional!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:49:13 +0000

How sad, isn’t it about time that the school district leaves it up to the parents what their children need to start school? Whatever happened to the simplicities of pencil and paper???

By: SpiritedinAntigo

SpiritedinAntigo — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:05:25 +0000

I have five children in three different schools, elementary, middle school and also the high school. Its costing so much for me to get supplies for the kids each year. I try to buy the ones that are clearance out for next year but they never seem to need exactly what I get. Its all very frustrating. I’ve had to buy the wipes, tissues, specific color folders,, etc….. There are good sides and bad sides each year, cost always on the bad side. Thankfully my husband and I both work but we do know many families who are not or only have one person in a full time position. I heard this year the fill a backpack thing was out in ten minutes with many people not getting help?

By: ddddd

ddddd — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:58:07 +0000

robwatrp – AMEN!

By: robwatrp

robwatrp — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:39:12 +0000

Give me a break! Complaining about $5-$10 extra dollars for your small child to have better, more convenient supplies. You probably are complaining about the school budget cuts too! Another person that wants all the service/supplies, and doesn’t want taxes to rise. How much is your cell phone bill a month? Think you could trim $5 dollars a month off that? Your cell phone is a convenience not a necessity. I hope your not a smoker, cause I know how long it would take to save $5.