Parents of School kids
Jul 29th 2008, 5:20 am
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Re: Parents of School kids
Wow, this is all eye opening. My parents only sent supplies to school that were meant for me, not some communal supplies. I can't believe the amount of money some of you are saying you spend. I also found out recently that in some of the middle and high schoools, students now have to basically rent their schoolbooks for the year, and don't get the money back. That was certainly not the case 15+ yrs ago when I started middle school. I'd certainly be interested in knowing where my tax money is going.
I've just been looking through some of my DD's work sheets from last year and all of the worksheets that she has done have been ripped from a Book, every single worksheet...now thats scary.
Jul 29th 2008, 5:34 am
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Re: Parents of School kids
Wow, this is all eye opening. My parents only sent supplies to school that were meant for me, not some communal supplies. I can't believe the amount of money some of you are saying you spend. I also found out recently that in some of the middle and high schoools, students now have to basically rent their schoolbooks for the year, and don't get the money back. That was certainly not the case 15+ yrs ago when I started middle school. I'd certainly be interested in knowing where my tax money is going.
Jul 29th 2008, 5:39 am
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Re: Parents of School kids
In some ways I really would love to see the budget for our school, and find out exactly where the money goes and how much is actually spent on supplies. I do know that most of the Teachers here will go out and buy at least 30% of the supplies themselves (especially Art and Craft stuff).
I've just been looking through some of my DD's work sheets from last year and all of the worksheets that she has done have been ripped from a Book, every single worksheet...now thats scary.
I've just been looking through some of my DD's work sheets from last year and all of the worksheets that she has done have been ripped from a Book, every single worksheet...now thats scary.
Jul 29th 2008, 7:12 am
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Re: Parents of School kids
Jul 29th 2008, 8:19 am
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Re: Parents of School kids
I certainly understand that it's not free, however property taxes do seem to go up every year, as do the prop. taxes we pay on our cars. If our taxes go up, one would assume more money is going to the schools. I would think what we pay in taxes should be sufficient to cover the increasing costs. It is called free public school for a reason. But what can you do except conform, right?
Well if public utilities go up, water, gas and electricity for example.....do you think the school districts don't feel that pinch as well? The cost of gasoline is extremely high - yet school buses still have to run. And disabled students have to be picked up at their front door and taken to school. It just isn't cheap and while I'm not 100% sure on where the budget is completely spent - I don't think (well I can speak on the district I work in and the district my daughter goes to school in for sure) that there is any frivolous spending.
Aug 7th 2008, 4:21 am
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Re: Parents of School kids
My oldest is not in school yet but will be next year so now I am really beginning to take noticed of all things school!
Anyhow do you agree with having to buy/sent in the list of supplies at the beginning of the year?
I was just reading one site that listed, supplies (crayons etc) school clothing, PTA fees, 'band fees' this is in addition to mealsetc. Sounds like it could get quite pricey esp if you have more than a couple of kids!
Anyhow do you agree with having to buy/sent in the list of supplies at the beginning of the year?
I was just reading one site that listed, supplies (crayons etc) school clothing, PTA fees, 'band fees' this is in addition to mealsetc. Sounds like it could get quite pricey esp if you have more than a couple of kids!
