I'm Finished!!

I'm finished!! Or so I think.  I think I have finally finished back to school shopping.  Tons of money gone, but not wasted.  It is going into educating the future of our nation, our world, at that.  Yes it burns a hole in my wallet, but its my way of giving back to my kiddos who can't afford to bring in their own supplies.

I read a blog the other day of a parent who was well off who didn't want to buy "classroom supplies." And you know what?  I've actually had a student tell me her mom doesn't buy those type of supplies to be shared with the class.  I suppose I understand, "Why should I buy something for some one else's child?"  But really? $3 maybe for some glue sticks (we don't even ask for brand name stuff), honestly, out of my 90 students last year that would mean each child is receiving less than a nickel from this parent.  But to each his own, huh?

Yet, then there are those less fortunate students who would always bring in supplies for the classroom.  (I teach high school).  Of course offering the extra credit would help. :P.

Well I don't mind giving each of my kiddos a little more than a nickel.  But don't think I'm the big spender either.  I've bought brand and off brand supplies, but I've had my eye peeled for the sales and coupons!  Woo!! (Hopefully I can start bragging about how awesome of a couponer I will become)

I'm excited to share my classroom with the world.  This upcoming week when I go in I will take all the pictures I need to take.  I still need to get some posters laminated to have a completed room.  I'm looking forward to a pretty awesome year.  As far as buying more things for the classroom, I'm hoping I'm done for the moment.

Later gator!