FISD New Kinder Parent - Two Questions

[howedoyoudo]

I have a lot of teacher friends in FISD and they've all told me the brand doesn't matter! Save some money!

[Joycmarr]

Why do they specify a brand name? This drives me nuts. Last year, they wanted a Fiskars ruler, this year it says Stationers ruler.....this school supply list makes me crazy, but you do save money by buying your own vs the packet the school makes up. I did the math last yr and saved about $25 by buying my own stuff, BUT i'm not sure it's worth the headache!

[twinkle]

I ordered the one from school this time. Just doesn't want get into that headache. last year when I compared it was just saving me 10 $.
Ofcourse our kid still wants to go and buy stuff. but that's ok . It will be stock up for entire year any ways.

[mommyx2]

Fiskar scissors are very easy to cut with and many knockoff brands stick when open and closing as well as difficult to make clean cuts (or not cut at all) and be very frustrating to the children...especially young ones or children with weak hand motor control.

Also, I found some knock off glues do not stick as well in glue sticks.

Those are the only two items I saw a huge difference as a teacher and parent and really think name brand is important. Watercolors can also have different qualities but I don't know if teachers still use them in the classroom.

[Joycmarr]

I never by the knockoff brand, bc I have noticed a difference in things like markers and crayons. This yr is looks like they want us to shop at Staples and buy their stuff, which I have no intention of doing.

[Joycmarr]

Originally Posted by dmctexas

1. I have heard rolling backpacks are not allowed at FISD. Is that correct? They didn't mention anything at the open house.

2. Our school (Sparks) still has the 2011-2012 school supply list posted. Should I assume it won't change for the upcoming school year? I called the school but no one answered. I'd love to start school supply shopping!

Thanks!

Sparks now has updated their list online.....wish we had gotten this earlier in the summer

[howedoyoudo]

Noticed that there are no BRAND names on the Sparks supply list. Yay!

It looks pretty similar to the list we picked up at Target & shopped with, so I don't think we overbought.