Comments on: Back to School Supplies

By: Beth Kaghman

Beth Kaghman — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:08:39 +0000

My third grader is starting intermediate school in Arazona and she needs two three inch binders. Staples had them for $15. My first grader’s list has a page and a half of school supplies even my four and two year old preschool made me spend over $30 each on things.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:00:33 +0000

I agree with some of the other Moms – I buy on sale and save for next year. This year I allowed my daughter to pick out one ‘fancy – perfect – just what she wanted’ folder and the rest we bought fairly cheap and plain (Target/Walmart). Now we are decorating the plain notebook, pencil holder, art t-shirt, lunch box… She is going into second grade and loves the time spent on personalizing her items.

By: Me and the KIds

Me and the KIds — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:47:18 +0000

This may not help this year but for next year it’s a great plan. After school starts and things start going on clearance I start buying for the next year. Example if your child is in 1st grade look at what is on the list for second grade and buy those things which will be the most expensive and hardest to find. I keep a shelf just for those items. Stock up on crayons, marker, pencils and glue/glue stick and loose leaf paper those items are always a must have year round. Good Luck and keep your head up. The first time around is always hard. Learn from this experience and come up with a game plan for next time. Have a wonderful school year.

By: Jeniffer

Jeniffer — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:43:39 +0000

HIT THE DOLLAR TREE!!!!YOU CAN GET PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING THE KIDS NEED THERE AND EVERYTHING IS A DOLLAR!!!

By: kimmie

kimmie — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:25:04 +0000

I suggest two things: one: buy in bulk if you can and send it to school as needed or requested by the teacher. Two: buy what is needed keep it home and label everything, that way it won’t get mixed up or become “community property.” As for the no backpack rule go to the school or school board and ask for suggestions, kids can’t go to school carrying all that stuff in thier hands.

By: Ani

Ani — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:18:37 +0000

Next year, check with the school, some do BTS supply packages. Perhaps not as cheap as DIY, but infinitely easier on the schedule.

Meanwhile, I swallow my usual reticence and go to WalMart, b/c at $0.20/box of crayons, etc., I can quickly and cheaply scoop up the essentials. With those taken care of, I let my sons pick out a “cool” binder or cool folders (ie–whatever movie has been released recently)

Word of caution, some teachers will require MORE stuff that you will not discover until school starts, and some are very picky about their brands (must be Crayola, and Clorox wipes, and Fiskars scissors, etc). Or, my personal favorite…folders had to be bottom pockets, not sides. (?!?!?!)

Best of luck on your new public school adventure…will they all be attending or just your eldest?

By: Mildred

Mildred — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:57:57 +0000

OK!?!?! Everyone the no backpack rule means that the children can not carry it. For middle school and high school you have to leave it in a locker.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:07:24 +0000

I don’t believe Florida will be participating in the tax break this year due to the economy. I have researched the tax dates only to find that Florida was exempt this year. I have been trying to find coupons to help with the cost.

By: SoMo

SoMo — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:20:56 +0000

I am waiting for our tax free weekend. You should look into it. I know TX has one around BTS time. I don’t have the energy to run all over town trying to find the best deal. Most of the stores, in my area, have the same prices, anyway. Besides, we have some unused supplies from last year that will help with cutting the cost of this year.

My biggest problem is when I can’t find something that is on the list. For kindergarten it was a special notebook, which was only half used, then last year was the colored computer paper. That is when the steam starts to come out of my ears, because I have to run all over hell’s half acre.

Good Luck. You are in for a ton of surprises.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:25:51 +0000

Staples aslo has great sales on back to school at this time of year. Some things for a penny! Many for only a dollar or two.