tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738215552516284966.post9003983952628035901..comments2023-09-17T14:32:52.117-07:00Comments on The Shape of X: More Moola for Schoola HeyRayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05362463490531008412noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738215552516284966.post-78635217729562737582015-09-25T13:55:55.062-07:002015-09-25T13:55:55.062-07:00It's funny how I now realize that the picture ...It's funny how I now realize that the picture on the box was 20 years out of date when I had it way back then! Those are 1950s kids, but what did I know at 5 years old? <br /><br />I didn't include this in the post, but I do think that the *necessary* supplies have gotten a little out of hand. At the risk of saying "in my day we got by on a broken pencil and scrap paper"...well, we still managed to learn with just a pencil, broken crayons, and paper. <br /><br />I also don't think some of these complaining parents realize how many childless members of their community are also chipping in for supplies. An exercise studio I used to attend held a supplies drive every year. In Orlando there is a "store" that is wholly charitably supported that offers teachers free school supplies, whatever they need. It stinks that it's necessary, but thankfully it's there.HeyRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362463490531008412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738215552516284966.post-50756551639924870782015-09-25T12:35:38.844-07:002015-09-25T12:35:38.844-07:00I had that same pencil box in first grade, too! I...I had that same pencil box in first grade, too! I think it was already in my desk when I transferred to a new school so I used it for the rest of the year. I like the retro look of that box....I was amazed when I read this post - I've had pretty much almost all the same thoughts as you about this subject. I agree we need to remember to not judge others because we have no idea what they are going through (even if outward appearances make it seem like someone is doing just fine financially or otherwise). I agree that if some people aren't contributing, it is probably because they wish they could but currently can't. I'm really glad you mentioned that teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies - it happens all the time, and considering that teachers aren't paid as well as a lot of other professions, this is a larger act of love than many people even realize. I know there are teachers in my community constantly buying supplies and even food for students who need it - just like you mentioned. Thank you so much for writing this post. Chloe Koffashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194170147086045368noreply@blogger.com