Thank-you cheap-@ss school district!

Daisy582 · June 2009

It's no secret that teacher's have to shell out a lot of their own money to pay for classroom supplies needed for daily activities and lessons. Today, our district sent us a very nice e-mail and informed us that we would NOT be getting our supply checks ($250) in the Fall. This SUCKS b/c I use that money to buy my students binders, baskets and other incidentals that I will need to get the year going. Parents at my school are extremely slack and do not send in the requested supplies so, unfortunately, I can not count on them to send in anything. ::vent over::

Angela Allington · June 2009

You got $250 for supplies!! WT heck??? sure beats our $50 reimbursement from PTA.

Zip1209 · June 2009

I cannot imagine! That is INFURIATING!! I am trying to resist the urge to get up on my soap box and rant about irresponsible spending when our children don't get jack in the classroom. I am so, so sorry. Is it possible that you could go to your local Target or Walmart or CVS and tell them the deal. Maybe they'd be willing to pitch in a few things. It's ridiculous that you'd even have to do that. I'm SO SORRY!

Daisy582 · June 2009

That totally sucks that your district doesn't give out anything! I always thought that it was a given that everyone got a small stipend. Sorry! Guess I can stop whining then....

sunflowergrl · June 2009

Ours has been being cut little by little. we started also at $250, and this year were down to $120. But rumors are that for next year there'll be nothin.

( but here's hoping for at least something come September.

Angela Allington · June 2009

Daisy582:
That totally sucks that your district doesn't give out anything! I always thought that it was a given that everyone got a small stipend. Sorry! Guess I can stop whining then....

HAHA, no worries, but every district is different!!! Good luck, maybe you can get some help somewhere!!!

DiscusCoach · June 2009

We get about$120. In a history class I need to cover light bulbs for the over head projecter ($30 a piece), I try to update some of the materials (a new DVD or two from the History Channel @ approx $40 a piece), paper, colored pens, etc. Including other incidentals I usually average $500 a year.

I feel your pain.

I love Target's back to school sale. You have to be there in early August and get their when they open in the morning. We always get the Office Depot catalog but a pack of Crayola pens cost $2.79 from there and if you get them at the back to school sale at Target they cost $.99. Can't beat it!

Aimlc1281 · June 2009

Does your state allow you to claim it on your taxes? Here in Ohio we can claim up to $200. Keep your receipts!

sophiet496 · June 2009

I'm in the same boat. We also usually get $200-250...but this year it will be nada! And of course, I'm trying to save every spare penny for this baby, so it'll be really tough!