I would like to say thanks to the teachers,for all they do. But, I don't understand why a teacher spends anything out of their pocket, On the supply list that goes out or you can print it out of what your child needs to start the school year. Blows my mind. In Pender county why does a 1st grader need 24 glue sticks. I mean if there are 600 kids starting 1st grade in pender county that is 14,440 glue sticks. Now I am not sure of the number of students going to start in the 1st grade but, You see where I am going with this. I have son going to middle school there are 700 kids going to the middle school if every kid brought a roll of paper towels. then why does the school spend so much on paper products. The kids just brought it. .. There is your clue of where the money is. and schools don't want you bringing anything with the kids name on it or any special color or brand of notebooks. If I am buying it why can't they used it. Oh that right it goes for all those who don't. I say start doing . Look at what schools spend on Text books. Have you seen your kid bring one home or use in the class room. If you really want to get ugly about money. PARENTs let kids ride the bus. So getting on the highway and jamming up roads, and parking lots at schools.