Back to School shopping

Good morning families!  I decided this post could wait no longer.  Target, Meijer, Staples, Office Max...their adds fill the newspaper, reminding us that back-to-school is really NOT that far away.

Ouch!  Wasn't it just yesterday we were putting away winter jackets, buying sunscreen, and planning our summer trips?

It is what it is!  Enjoy these wonderful August days; if you do so happen to feel the NEED to do some back-to-school shopping you'll need the following:

• Shoes (white-soled) that stay at school for gym class.
• One to 1.5 inch binder with inside pockets.  PLEASE do not buy trapper keepers--they are simply too big!
• One box of Kleenex.  These are donated to the classroom and pulled out as needed throughout the year.  We pulled the last box out in May last school year, so they really are needed.
• Index cards:  One set of lined and one set of unlined.  These will stay in cubbies and are pulled out for projects throughout the year.
• One set of thin-tipped markers. (Not required, but nice to have.)
• One set of snacks for the "forgotten snack" cupboard.  Please avoid snacks with peanut products.

Most other items are provided at school.   However, we would also appreciate donations of Orange Cube Cricket Diet (orange cricket cubes found at VI Pets), Clorox wipes, and a "green" all-purpose cleaner.  We would also appreciate a donation of a ream of wide-ruled lined notebook paper.

That's it!  If your family is unable to afford any of the items above, please contact me and I will make sure they are equipped for the start of the school year.  Otherwise, please check in at this blog every few days to see if anything new has been added. 

-Mrs. Perrien