tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post26515124515601955..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: school supplies...really?Cari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-81820105091879697862009-09-02T09:17:54.481-04:002009-09-02T09:17:54.481-04:00One last comment we used to make our own book cove...One last comment we used to make our own book covers out of brown paper bags and they worked just fine. And the computer stuff I have several people who come over to do they're homework on mine and the ink cost is breaking me. But you do what you have too. Our public library only allows you on the computer for 1 hour and you have to buy their disks and pay for every copy you make.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194218690561999820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-82398160270643858952009-09-02T09:13:30.908-04:002009-09-02T09:13:30.908-04:00And as to the calculators the graphing ones with 3...And as to the calculators the graphing ones with 3 in high school they all had to have them. So end of season and new batteriesLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194218690561999820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-68078011668377816242009-09-02T09:11:56.286-04:002009-09-02T09:11:56.286-04:00Even though I'm late commenting I'll throw...Even though I'm late commenting I'll throw in my 2cents. I always shop the clearance aisle and stock up on at the end of season for the next year. I get my bookcovers for 5 or 10 cents etc. And some stuff I get at Dollar Tree our $1 store. My best friend and I had 9 kids between us and it was the only way to get everything. In fact the last 2 or 3 years I only had to buy 2 or 3 Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194218690561999820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-4299656203012429082009-09-01T19:48:53.323-04:002009-09-01T19:48:53.323-04:00They put in a graduation test here. You can Ace yo...They put in a graduation test here. You can Ace your classes and still not graduate if you don't pass all of the test. The teachers hate it because now all teaching is to pass the test, which leaves a lot of stuff out. <br /><br />Anne - The eBooks are spreading quickly in popularity, but just like with novels, there is a lot of resistance from the older teaching staff and school boards. One Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947676125623585115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-44016750626428839422009-09-01T10:22:12.677-04:002009-09-01T10:22:12.677-04:00Molly--a study hall TEST?!?! That's beyond rid...Molly--a study hall TEST?!?! That's beyond ridiculous!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-20936474229565503962009-09-01T10:21:27.361-04:002009-09-01T10:21:27.361-04:00Connie--I SOOOO wish they'd go with etextbooks...Connie--I SOOOO wish they'd go with etextbooks too! I was chatting w/ my niece last night and she was telling me how expensive one of her psych textbooks cost (she's in college) $208!!! Isn't that insane??Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-57304524013827606612009-09-01T10:19:14.263-04:002009-09-01T10:19:14.263-04:00Stephen--I used to make my own covers too. I could...Stephen--I used to make my own covers too. I could have the girls do that. I don't know why I didn't think about it. LOL<br /><br />Writercat--Grr, I'm NOT cool with the 'it has to be this brand' thing the schools are doing now. We buy a lot of unbrand products ourselves. They're usually cheaper and JUST as good!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-79521763178002059902009-09-01T09:53:27.481-04:002009-09-01T09:53:27.481-04:00I was surprised when I found out there's even ...I was surprised when I found out there's even a final test in STUDY HALL...over the rules. Go figure...<br /><br />Yes,Laurann...what happens when the kids will be required to carry a laptop to school? I saw an article in a local paper that even cursive writing will no longer be taught. The kids will learn to print, then type. Crazy, huh?Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-91378645753570660522009-08-31T20:33:15.144-04:002009-08-31T20:33:15.144-04:00My son's schools have never required book cove...My son's schools have never required book covers. I guess I can be grateful for that. I'm hoping more of the schools here will go to eTextbooks. They're a great idea and easily up-datable. A lot of colleges are switching to them and so have a bunch of the alternative high schools here. <br /><br />I did have to buy kleenex, pencils, markers (color and white-board). They also asked Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947676125623585115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-56581666857392716222009-08-31T19:24:02.590-04:002009-08-31T19:24:02.590-04:00I really wish our school would just gather the sup...I really wish our school would just gather the supplies for the kids, too. My son's school did it and we always had exactly what we needed, and without the back to school shopping hassle.MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-87574027302650599282009-08-31T16:57:56.328-04:002009-08-31T16:57:56.328-04:00In our school system you can't just get "...In our school system you can't just get "paper" or "pencils". You actually have to get a CERTAIN BRAND or even color of the things. Markers have to have certain kinds of tips, etc. But the schools will order all the stuff for you if you pay up front (it's cheaper that way too, and less hassle).Jody W. and Meankittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733607365443126784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-55040731359487315892009-08-31T16:49:59.635-04:002009-08-31T16:49:59.635-04:00I always just made my book covers from brown paper...I always just made my book covers from brown paper grocery bags. It costs next to nothing and lasts the whole year.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895528332051374056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-77691214847406688382009-08-31T16:43:04.957-04:002009-08-31T16:43:04.957-04:00It's so crazy how different school is. From th...It's so crazy how different school is. From the crazy amount of school supplies to the way and things they are teaching. It's crazy to me. My daughter started K this year so I'm lucky with no school supplies but that won't last long. I dread to think about everything I will have to get, and you're right, what about the kids who don't have the money?Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-74740497907713093222009-08-31T15:55:54.176-04:002009-08-31T15:55:54.176-04:00Laurann! I just read your comment. That just STEAM...Laurann! I just read your comment. That just STEAMS me. Schools should and must provide equal opportunity and failing a child because he/she doesn't have a home computer is MEAN. They need to at least give the child extra time to do the work on a schoo computer.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-9901204095855305912009-08-31T15:55:50.788-04:002009-08-31T15:55:50.788-04:00Regina--Oh, lordy, I don't even want to know h...Regina--Oh, lordy, I don't even want to know how much my niece has paid for textbooks so far!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-6318325901393760512009-08-31T15:53:52.970-04:002009-08-31T15:53:52.970-04:00Laurann--I hear you about the computer delimma. We...Laurann--I hear you about the computer delimma. We've had kids come and use ours too. So many parents simply cannot afford computers. And parents work these days, when are they even supposed to get them to the library? <br /><br />And lets not forget that all this stuff has to be printed out. So, not only do they need access to a computer, but a printer as well.<br /><br />Our school has Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-17868175073925869792009-08-31T15:52:36.819-04:002009-08-31T15:52:36.819-04:00I SWEAR this crap gets more expensive every year. ...I SWEAR this crap gets more expensive every year. This year around our place we shelled out over $1,000 for college textbooks. Ummm. AwfulRegina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-21069512344381811442009-08-31T15:49:23.545-04:002009-08-31T15:49:23.545-04:00Cornella--Thanks for the links! I'll check the...Cornella--Thanks for the links! I'll check them out. :)Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-70295159933147972902009-08-31T15:48:23.232-04:002009-08-31T15:48:23.232-04:00C. A. R.--An $80 calculator...yep, I feel your pai...C. A. R.--An $80 calculator...yep, I feel your pain there. This crap is NOT cheap! How do they expect people to afford this stuff??Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-62957613017627505382009-08-31T15:40:46.012-04:002009-08-31T15:40:46.012-04:00I do have 4 kids. LOL. I went to walmart and just ...I do have 4 kids. LOL. I went to walmart and just spent almost $65 on pencils, reems of paper (they requested 4-6 PER child for 2 of my kids at $2.50 a reem, crayons, glue sticks, and folders. I feel bad for the kids who don't have computers at home and internet access. I can't tell you how often I got a knock on my door last year from neighborhood kids asking me to use my computer Laurann Dohnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682357766355440391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-52883477958196345422009-08-31T14:54:47.330-04:002009-08-31T14:54:47.330-04:00I love the article. So funny. My son is 28 now, bu...I love the article. So funny. My son is 28 now, but I have a five year old granddaughter, I can't believe the supply list for a five year old. Back in the 60's when I was in elementary school - the teacher gave us stacks of book covers free and we covered our books right there in class on the first day of school each year. I went on line and know nothing about these sites, but thought I&#cornelia amirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073486581012525859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-3387128838895816402009-08-31T14:51:23.740-04:002009-08-31T14:51:23.740-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.cornelia amirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073486581012525859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-48512811532879169532009-08-31T13:57:27.655-04:002009-08-31T13:57:27.655-04:00I don't mind the thumb drives. I stock up on ...I don't mind the thumb drives. I stock up on them on them when they are on sale. Someone in the house will use them. Book covers I buy the year before when they are on sale. Same with pencils, pens, etc. What kills me is when the kid comes home and they have to have a certain graphing calculator and it isn't the same one I had to get the older one just last year. <br />$80.00 for a Chris Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449387896454293990noreply@blogger.com