Gasp!! The Back to School Ads Are In the Paper!

Parents-

Over the next few weeks I'm sure that you'll be in and out of various stores that are featuring Back to School goodies.  (Click this link to see my favorite back-to-school commercial)  Rather than leaving you in the dark as to what is needed by your kiddos, and also what is appreciated...I'm doing a quick post here tonight.

What is Needed:

1. A sturdy, vinyl 3-ring binder--please DO NOT buy the fabric Trapper Keepers or others that velcro shut.  They are too big for the classroom binder bin! (I will have binders available for those that don't bring their own.)
2. Small and large, lined and unlined index cards--these are needed for projects. (I will have extras in the classroom for those students that need cards.)
3. A box of kleenex per child is nice!
4. Post-it Notes (one set per child is more than enough)
5. A USB thumb drive is not required but it would be nice if all kids had their own.

What We Would Love in the Classroom (ONLY if the sales are good):

1. Composition Books--the best sale prices are NOW!  $.50 per book is only available at Back-to-School time.  We use these for reading workshop.
2. College-Ruled spiral notebooks--these are perfect for writing workshop.  Last school year some of the kids went through as many as four or five notebooks!  They are on sale at Meijer & Walmart for only $.17 this week!
3. Craft glue.
4. Acrylic paints of any color.
5. Black sharpies.
6. Pencil cap erasers!

What NOT to buy:

1. Please don't buy folders.  I have specific folders for certain activities and have found that most cheap paper folders on sale at this time aren't worth the money.  I will provide all folders.
2. Mechanical pencils--these are banned for the next school year.  No child has ever wasted more time in school than when he or she is packing a mechanical pencil with new lead.  Students may bring their own traditional pencils if they'd like, but I will have more than enough for everyone.  Pop-a-point pencils are fine!
3. Lots of markers.  A basic set of thin-point is nice for projects, but is not needed.

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If you are wondering about a certain item please be sure to let me know.  Email me at croperr@gmail.com if you have any questions.  Remember...nothing is required but all items are appreciated!  I've tried to make the list of "needed" items as simple as possible.

Please feel free to share this post with any incoming 4th grade parents.  Thanks so much!  Happy Summer!

Mrs. Perrien