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[Terry36]

Thank you for letting us know Kmart has the pink pearl erasers.

Has anyone seen the black pearl erasers?

 

[Kika]

As much as I hate Wally World (Walmart), I braved the crowds yesterday and was able to get the following:

folders w/prongs...15 cents each
spiral notebooks...15 cents each
composition notebook..25 cents
crayons...25 cents
pencils...$1 per pack (of 24, I think)
eraser tops...$1 per pack
glue sticks...$1.97 for a pack of 6
markers...$1
colored pencils...$1
sharpies (pack of 2)...$1
Expo dry erase markers (pack of 4)...$3.48
loose leaf paper...75 cents per pack

I ended up spending about $43 for all school supplies on the list, including a new lunch bag. I would have spent less; however, DD was with me, and I caved and bought her some fancy $12 binder that she wanted "so bad" instead of the $5 one I would have bought if she wasn't there. Oh well...

 

[Nik's Mom]

In case anyone needs the 2 pocket folders without the prongs, Target had them in a pack of 10 for $1.00. Or you can buy them individual for 15 cents each.

 

[airline2]

I went to officemax and got my free after rewards Jansport Backpack

 

[2DisPrincesses]

Do the Walmart spirals have the perforated edge where you can tear the page out without all those curly, ripped up edges?

Maggie

We bought some a couple of days ago and they did.

 

[LoriABil]

Amazon has a box of 12 for $6.99
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Premium-Erasers-70521/dp/B00094H4LU


New egg has a box of 24 for $10.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...++Correction+Supplies-_-Paper+Mate-_-48000994

Maybe not the cheapest, but if you need that particular brand.


Maggie

Thanks! Good back-up plan!

RE:: Pink Pearl erasers....To the pp who was looking for them, I just saw them at Kmart

Even better!

Thank you for letting us know Kmart has the pink pearl erasers.

Has anyone seen the black pearl erasers?

I saw the black pearl erasers in Staples last week, but they weren't on sale.

 

[maggiew]

I went to Office Max today and got all the free after Max Rewards items. I got 3 reams of paper, 3 packs of black pens, 3 binders, 6 poly spiral notebooks, and 2 bags. I even remembered to print off my $10 Max Rewards from last quarter to help with the cost.

For the free backpacks after Max Rewards, they had these cute tote bags that said stuff like "Be Green" and "I love the Earth" or something like that. They were $9.99. They were located with the backpacks and had a sign on the tag that they were included with the free backpack deal. I asked TWO clerks and they both agreed. Plus I took a picture with my phone of the bags and the tags in case I have trouble getting the rewards back. Since my two DDs already have backpacks for this year, I got these totes to use for my shopping bags.

Maggie

 

[mom2aaprincess]

good

 

[disneydreamersx4]

Anyone see a good deal on student planners? My middle school girl has to get one for the first time.

 

[mum4jenn]

Anyone see a good deal on student planners? My middle school girl has to get one for the first time.

Our school sells them at the beginning of the year. The system orders them especially for them with pictures of the schools, school calendar, etc that are just for our system. I think we pay $5. Our students need them from PreK on up through 12th grade. This is where they write homework and teachers record notes to parents or record any discipline problems.

Will you need a generic one or does your system do like ours?

 

[Daisy'sMama]

Does anyone know where to find 1 subject spirals for less than $.15 each? We have been asked to donate 1000 to a school in Micronesia. Last year Target had a pack of 10 for $10. Looking for a bargain!

 

[torinsmom]

I am reading to find deals as I myself will copy the bargains posted and send mass emails to parents that I have addresses for about the deals, not a requirement but a nice courtesy. To the parent that wants the supply list early, you are correct if it's not given in advanced teachers shouldn't be picky on colors. What exactly is the purpose of all the color matching? If it's for organization purpose just ask parents to purchase binders/folders/spirals for each subject in coordinating colors.

It's funny when you read the various grade levels comment on the supplies desired. Elementary is long and brand detailed as to fulfill the community sharing needs as the older levels are short. I am not a fan of the community sharing as it does not teach responsibility to the kids. To the few teachers that stated if parents send the designer pencils to school they tell the parent to keep them at home. JMO but I think it's unfair to that child and parent, as many kids look forward to school shopping to pick out that favorite character pencil and folder to be told keep it at home, smh.

The list reduces later as teachers are glad to just have them in class with pencil and paper, I speak from experience. It's understood that some parents may not be able to purchase all items on the list, but let's be real ever parent can get paper and pencil. Supplies that I purchase I sell to kids using to money to purchase needed supplies for the classroom. If a child brought extra or items from my wish list I gave them bonus points, free homework pass, etc. as a gratitude but I never required some of the items asked nowadays. You might be surprised as the amount you get when incentives are given.

I guess I am rantting as to ask what is more important a particular color folder/binder/notebook or just that they have the items? I know I will get alot of slack from teachers on this subject matter but when they sat down and think about things the needy student will have school supplies just not all of the required items or brand names when school starts but will get them in two weeks. Those that you are providing them too are maybe the ones that parents always have the money ready for field trips and fun actiivities.
Sorry folks I know I went OT but had to vent...so let's get back to the bargains.

I did the same thing--sent emails to the parents I have them for. I wish I had my list now instead of in a few weeks. The only ones I have are my returning kindergartners(my class is preK and K combined)

I can only speak to the colors for one thing in my classroom and that is the take home folders. I like all my K's to have one color folder and all my pre-K's to have another color. It makes it easier when I need to send something out to just one group. Of course, I buy the folders myself, so no parents have to go looking for that certain color. Parents will try to replace their child's folder with the Scooby Doo one or whatever, but I just send those home. Yes, I am a meanie teacher. I promise my kids get lots of special treats, but I need my consistency with the folders.

We do the community supplies thing. We are a Montessori school, so we are definitely teaching responsibility in many areas; however, there is a lot of disruption when kids have to keep going to their cubbies looking for different things. Our kids do not sit in a specific desk all day, so they can't leave the supplies there. Then there is the sharpening and the cries of "I don't have a red!" We have colored penciled holders out with multiples of the colors, as well as writing pencils, paper, erasers, etc. It works for us and I find the kids go through a lot less supplies.

I am a mean teacher that does not allow the "pretty" pencils. They are as much of a distraction as silly bands in my classroom. Heck, I can't even put out the black Ticeronga(sp?) pencils because the kids will fight over them. Last year, I had bought some of the pencil topper erasers to put on pencils that had no eraser. The kids even argued over who got those to do their writing. All the pencils I put out are regular, yellow pencils, and that is what I ask for on my list.

Marsha

 

[amamax2]

Someone posted a link to a site that showed prices for school supplies from previous years for comparison - I can't find it now and I have searched through most of the pages, lol.

Can that person please re-post? Thanks!!

 

[angwill]

Anyone see a good deal on student planners? My middle school girl has to get one for the first time.

Walreens has the planners for 2.99 to 3.99 depending on size. Office max has them for 3.50.

 

[mum4jenn]

Does anyone know where to find 1 subject spirals for less than $.15 each? We have been asked to donate 1000 to a school in Micronesia. Last year Target had a pack of 10 for $10. Looking for a bargain!

Check this weeks ads. I remember seeing somewhere where you can get a package of 10 notebooks for less than $1 but I do not remember where it was. Maybe Walgreens???? You can check most of these online or maybe some out there still has this weeks ads.


I just checked most of the online ads but I cant find it. I do remember that Target normally have 10 packs of spiral bound notebooks...not sure about the price. I usually wait until they go on clearance and get them for work and I get a 10 pack for about 30 cents.

 

[maggiew]

Anyone see a good deal on student planners? My middle school girl has to get one for the first time.

I actually did see a planner in the ads. I don't remember where,though. Sorry. I think maybe Walmart or Target. I don't think it was one of the Office stores or a drug store?

Maggie

 

[Tink-n-MrIncredible]

Does anyone know where to find 1 subject spirals for less than $.15 each? We have been asked to donate 1000 to a school in Micronesia. Last year Target had a pack of 10 for $10. Looking for a bargain!

Office Depot has them 5 in a pack for .50. The have the preforated edge and are about 70 pages.

 

[amamax2]

Does the ad run through Wed or was today the last day?

I can't get the ad to show on my computer for some reason...

Thanks!

 

[kittycatalina65]

Does anyone know where to find 1 subject spirals for less than $.15 each? We have been asked to donate 1000 to a school in Micronesia. Last year Target had a pack of 10 for $10. Looking for a bargain!

Big Lots has them for 10 cents. They might have limits on purchase, so you might want to talk to a manager.

 

[XYSRUS]

I hate Marc's (is this a NE Ohio store?) but Expo Dry Erase markers are 1.50 for a 4pk. Had to brave it for that price...