We teachers have to make supply lists yearly as a grade level and our lists have to match so they can be posted on the website. Go-getter parents like to shop ahead and gather supplies over the summer. I totally understand all the 3rd grade teachers needing to have the same list. You might be surprised at the long discussions teachers have to try to come to a consensus. Some teachers want one thing, others don't need it. We try to avoid having items on the list that will be wasteful yet aren't always successful.
That being said, I'm sure many of you have acquired supplies your child never used. There may be reams of line paper, graph paper, composition books, extra red pens, notebooks, folders, binders, and more gathering dust somewhere in your house. If you don't have any students at home anymore or your high schooler won't need composition books, this is a great time to donate those office or school supplies to a place like Goodwill. I was looking around in our local store the other day and they had a whole display of school supplies. What a boost for families that may be struggling financially to find cheaper supplies!
So, I challenge you to take those spiral notebooks and other school items to a donation center this week. If only a couple of pages were used in a composition book or spiral notebook, tear out the old. The rest will be usable for a student. Help others while decluttering your space!
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