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i am a teacher and think that list sounds just fine.
we are not supplied with soap. if you want your child to have clean hands, either the parents or i have to buy it. folders need to be color coordinated because each color is for a different subject, not because we want everyone to be the same. my classroom has color-coded books and folders and it is a great system. i made each child that brought in a "fancy" folder to bring it home because my list clearly stated the colors needed. tissues are not supplied and a class of 25 students goes through over 30 boxes a year. trust me.
and yes, my kids share all their glue, pencils etc. not only does it help teach manners, but kids lose and steal stuff all the time. so if little johnny loses his glue, he can take one from the "community chest" as you call it to replace it. if not, his mom would have to go out and buy another one.
you might think that a teacher should have to supply tissues, glue, paper, etc. but we DON'T. i spend at least $500 EACH YEAR buying needed supplies and decorations as it is. i'm not going to buy soap. parents can and should. teachers do not decide where tax money is spent. if you have issues with it, contact your board of ed.
my school won't even give me envelopes! i have to buy my own.
it really irritates me when parents think teachers are out to get them. why would we ask for something if your CHILD doesn't need it? do you think we stockpile boxes of tissues for our own personal use???
and i CLEARLY remember buying most of the same supplies when i was a child. i NEVER just brought a box of tissues. that's ridiculous. the only supply that teachers get is what they buy on their own or what the kids bring in. that's it.
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