Friday, August 17, 2012
Patch has the scoop on exactly what District 146 students need for the 2012-13 school year.
School openings are right around the corner, and it's about time for students and their parents to hit the stores for some back to school shopping. Clothes, pens, pencils and all other school supplies are flying off shelves and Patch wants to help make sure everyone knows exactly what supplies they'll need for this school year. Below is a list of school supplies for schools in School District 146, with the the exact items each student should have for the 2012-13 school year. Fierke Education Center Early Learning Optional Items for Donation Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Central Middle School Sixth Grade GENERAL ITEMS FOR ALL CLASSES Please label all supplies with student's first and last name…
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Patch has the scoop on exactly what items students in District 142 will need for the 2012-13 school year.
School openings are right around the corner, and its about time for students and their parents to hit the stores for some back to school shopping. Clothes, pens, pencils and all other school supplies are going to be flying off shelves and Patch wants to help make sure everyone knows exactly what supplies they'll need for this school year. Below is a list of school supplies for schools in School District 142, with the the exact items each student should have for the 2012-13 school year. Ridge Kindergarten Label your child's backpack and folders ONLY. The school asks that all items be brought to the school's open house. Ridge Early Childhood Center A change of clothes, pampers, pull-ups and wipes may also be included, if necessary. Lee R. …
School supplies can be costly—especially once kids hit high school. So how much does the typical parent spend on school supplies? And what's costing you the most this year? Patch asked, you answered.
$688.62. That is the amount the average person with children in grades kindergarten to 12th grade is expected to spend this year on back-to-school shopping, according to the National Retail Federation's annual back-to-school spending survey. Last year, the survey predicted families would spend $603.63. Parents surveyed said they would spend the most on clothing, accessories, and electronics this summer as the first day of school approaches. The survey found the average person with children in grades K-12 will spend $246.10 on clothes, $217.88 on electronics, $129.20 on shoes, and $95.44 on school supplies — such as notebooks, pencils and backpacks. In addition, about six in 10 people said they would invest in some sort of electronic …
Margaret Johansen
9:21 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Fierke 5th grade wants a highlighter with at least 2 colors, & I can't find that anywhere! If anyone knows where I can find this, please post, it would be greatly appreciated! more ›