How many things do you need to buy for your school supplies?

**baxjul** · 07-30-2007, 08:02 AM

I just got the list for my dd's class, 2nd grade. She needs 19 items! It just seems like a bit much! Here is the list:

2 composition notebooks (must be black/white)
2 boxes pencils
Box of crayons
1 pkg of three glue sticks
Fiskars scissors
1 pkg erasers
1 pkg dry erase markers (black)
1 wooden ruler
2 pkg loose leaf paper
1 pkg 3x5 index cards
1 box washable Crayola markers
Zippered pencil pouch
Backpack
1 bottle hand sanitizer
1 container sanitizing wipes
1 box zip lock bags

Also she needs:
lunchbox
box of kleenex

I guess I'll be taking her to school the first day! What does your list look like?

**cherrie79** · 07-30-2007, 08:17 AM

I haven't go my list yet. Hell I don't even know what school they are going to (they do a lottery system here and we are new).

All I know is that I have 2 kids now to buy supplies for. The lists are getting longer and longer and more specific.

**miss_thrifty** · 07-30-2007, 08:24 AM

youngest grade 6
1 pk crayola markers
1 pkg colored pencils
1 pkg of crayons( not a need, choice)
1 pocket dictionary french/ english robert &collins
12 duo tangs(2 each of color, red, yellow, green, orange, purple, 2 clear plastic)
6 erasers
3 lg glue sticks
1 pkg/400 loose leaf
1 30 cm ruler
2 campfire notebooks
1 pkg pens
48 pre sharpened pencils
1 pencil sharpener
1 pencil case
1 scissors
20 scribblers
3 extra large ziplock bags
$6.00 for Agenda
indoor sneakers
3 packages kleenex

for oldest son grade 10

25 duo dangs
4pkgs 200 sheets of blank paper
pens
pencils
6 binders
erasers

Oldest is really simple this year, but Ill make sure he has ruler, e square calculator incase etc things like that.

hes buying some of his own clothes since he's working now, Ill find some thrift store buys the rest of the summer and out them away for him.

**TheRootedNomad** · 07-30-2007, 08:25 AM

Don't know yet what my 6th grader will be needing. My 4th grader started back early this month (all year school scheaduale) His list was:

~3 composition notebooks
~4 1 subject notebooks
~2 packs loose leaf paper
~4 bottles hand sanitizer
~3 boxes tissues
~2 24-pack pencils
~2 bottles of glue or 4 gluesticks
~1 pair safety scissors
~1 36-pack crayons
~10 folders

That's 32 items.

**miss_thrifty** · 07-30-2007, 08:25 AM

Julie I like the hand sanatizer idea, i wish they would take it affect here too, maybe Ill send some small bottles with my youngest to put in his desk just for him self.

**autumnlynn** · 07-30-2007, 08:46 AM

Haven't gotten my kids lists yet. Regarding the hand sanitizer, I read on someone's blog where a child in kindergarten licked it off her hand instead of rubbing it in and the alcohol content put her in the hospital very sick. I really don't know any more details but was wondering if anyone else has heard about this.

**YankeeMom** · 07-30-2007, 09:09 AM

I have no idea. We still don't have any teacher assignments or supply lists. But then, school doesn't start for another 6-7 weeks.

**baxjul** · 07-30-2007, 09:10 AM

We start school on Aug. 20th here. We are going to Walmart today to buy the supplies!

**Neeley** · 07-30-2007, 09:35 AM

DS(age 12) won't really need anything since he is still being homeschooled.

DD (age 14)is going to be attending a very small Christian based private homeschool center. Her tuition includes all supplies except paper and a calculator.

**YankeeMom** · 07-30-2007, 10:04 AM

D'oh! I just found two generic supply sheets that were sent home in final report cards. I know they will be added to by whichever teacher they finally get.

4th grader
1 single subject wide ruled notebook
1 pkg loose leaf paper, wide ruled
20 #2 pencils
5 blue/black pens
2 glue sticks
1 pair scissors
1 hi-lighter
2 pkgs ruled 3x5 index cards
1 box 24ct crayons/colored pencils
1 soft, zippered pencil case
1 hand-held pencil sharpener w/ cap (optional)
1 book bag/backpack

8th Grade
3 binders, 2", 3-ring
3 binders, 1", 3-ring
1 binder, 1.5", 3-ring
colored pencils
1, 2-pocket folder
yellow highlighter
blue/black pens
TI 30II calculator
pencils
ruler
protractor
2 3x5 index cards
spanish/english dictionary
1 subject notebook
2, 5-subject dividers
1 page protector

Is it me or is the amount of 3-ring binders freaking ridiculous??? SEVEN 3-ring binders and they don't allow them to "share" binders with other classes. Who the heck can fit seven binders in their lockers much less lug them around school all day??

Anyway, that's two out of four class supply lists. We have all on the above lists except the Spanish/English dictionary.

**bumplett** · 07-30-2007, 10:29 AM

school starts here Aug 6th - we have to wait until open house to get the supply list from the individual teachers - yippie, that means I get to go shopping with EVERYONE on the same weekend ::grrrr:::

but that's alright - I'll survive.

Oldest is starting middle school (6th grade)
Youngest is starting pre-K ~ so no supplies other than a lunch box

**jlaporte** · 07-30-2007, 10:42 AM

we don't have a list here and school starts in september. but teachers get crazy because they want u to supply them with stuff.some things i do understand. tissues i buy a box every year for both my kids.
but when they ask for extra tp! extra hand sanitizer.extra paper. expo markers for the school white board!money for this and that etc etc!!! it is crazy. i supply for my kids. hey guess what i can't afford half of what they want. and some of it is not needed! i know they dont make a lot of money but seriously!why supply every one with zip lock bags? and containers? somethings wrong here.
they have sent a paper out stating who gave and that those who didnt need to supply items once they run out.again tissues i understand. everyone uses them,but to make a list like that and point fingers??? it is just too much.

**i.m.cheap** · 07-30-2007, 11:10 AM

Molly will be attending public school this year for 6th grade. We homeschooled 3rd-5th grades. There are 26 items on the school supply list for 6th grade! Some of those include 6 or 12 of the same item, so we are talking about a lot of supplies! I won't copy the list here, it is just too long.

School starts on Aug. 16th, and enrollment is this Wednesday, Aug. 1.

**mickee311** · 07-30-2007, 12:35 PM

This crap is NUTS. I have to have all of this the first week, which their first day is Thursday.

DS Kindergarten List
• *5 boxes of 24 crayons
• *1 boxes of color markers
• *1 pkg. dry-erase markers
• *1 box colored pencils
• *12 glue sticks
• *1 box of yellow #2 pencils
• *1 pkg. Of slip on erasers
• *2 rolls of paper towels (We may need more later)
• *1 box gallon size Ziploc storage bags
• *1 box quart size Ziploc storage bags
• *2 boxes of tissue
• *Rest mat (no roll-up mats or large exercise mats, they must fold for storage)
• *1 pkg. of printer/copy paper
• Book bag (no wheels and large enough for a folder)

DD 2nd grade list
• * Assignment Book (available only in the school office-$3.00)
• * Journal/Composition Book, black
• * School box (smaller size)
• * Box of 24 crayons
• * Colored pencils (package of 8 to 16)
• * 6 - #2 Pencils (no mechanical pencils)
• * Scissors (Fiskars preferred)
• * 12” Ruler (with standard and metric measurement)
• * 4 Glue sticks
• * 1 pkg. of wide rule loose-leaf paper
• * 2 third grade tablets (not with newsprint paper)
• * 4 pocket folders
• * 1 spiral notebook
• * 2 boxes of tissues
• * 2 roll of paper towels
• * 1 box Zip-lock bags (quart or gallon)
• *Wet Ones (Baby Wipes) – girls only
• *Hand Sanitizer – boys only
• Tennis shoes for PE
• Bookbag

WTF. Do these schools NOT get funding for supplies? This seems like an awful lot to have to have. Especially to carry to school in their backpacks. AND to have to have thefirst week.

**StartingOver** · 07-30-2007, 12:54 PM

We start school August 20th.....my DD age 7 (2nd grade) needs:

No. 2 pencils (more as needed)
1 - white school glue (8 oz.)
1 - box of 24 regular crayons
4 - folders with bottom pockets and prongs (solid color preferred - green, blue, yellow, red)
2 - spiral wide-lined notebooks
1 - box colored pencils
1 - box markers
1 - eraser (Magic Rub or equal)
Scissors -- 4 1/2" - 5" pointed (metal cutting edge, Fiskar or equal)
Box of tissues, regular size (more as needed)
Paint shirt (home)
Container or bag to carry art supplies (art box or canvas bag preferred, 2 gallon-size ziplock baggies acceptable)

DS13 (7th grade needs)
No. 2 pencils (more as needed)
Glue Stick
1 - 2" or 3" three-ring binder
1 - Bound (spiral or otherwise) notebook of graph paper
Package of wide-lined notebook paper (loose-leaf) (more as needed)
1 - package subject dividers (for binder)
Black or blue ballpoint pens (more as needed)
Red pen (more as needed)
1 - pencil pouch
1 - box 24 colored pencils
Eraser (more as needed)
1 ruler metric and standard ruling

I think we have everything.....we went this weekend for shoes and backpacks.....3 weeks from today they start school....yipeeeeeeee