Supplies.................. and Surprise!

You might be slightly surprised to know that even the most organized teacher also has a hidden secret.  We all hoard school supplies.  

Yes, it is true!  I can be found on an aisle in Target, Walmart or the grocery store stocking up on pencils, pencil bags, markers, sticky notes.... you name it.  You might also find me inhaling the beautiful smell of a new box of Crayola Crayons.  There is not scent like it in the world, trust me.  When you buy your child's supplies, try it.  You would be amazed what the power of smell can trigger in your memory.  I have tons of favorite supplies.  I recently bought 50+ composition books, of course to use with your children.  I absolutely love all things paper (see the dozen things column).

If your child is in my class, there is a wee bit of info not found on the school supply list.  No worries, it won't cost a thing.

1.  I will be sending some supplies back home.  With as many kids in the room as we have, textbooks, etc., it is better if some supplies stay at home. That being said, keep a special place for these supplies for your child. Designate a spot where he/she can find what is needed when we run low at school (if it happens).

2.  Your child needs a public library card.  They are free with the exception of the travel expense.  A parent must be with the child when he/she applies for the card.  The card need not come to school but I do expect it to be used.  This is a class with a crazy intense amount of reading.  Some of my students last year finished over 50 chapter books!  (Can you tell I am proud?)

You will also need to register your email address with me.  I do A LOT of communication through email, and Google for the Classroom.  This means sometimes, kids need to send me projects via the web.  

What was your favorite school supply as a new student?