Same here. It all goes into the community pot. At the end of the year, teachers fill the school dumpsters with brand new school supplies. Yes, I've seen it with my own eyes and have gone diving myself. Next year rolls around and they're sending out long supply lists again. Then about week 3, they're whining they have to spend their own money because little Jose doesn't have safety scissors and glue. EXCUSE ME! What about everything they threw out last year and the year before and the year before and the year before and the year before? HUH? Explain that! Yes, agree it all starts with the parents. First, they don't bother asking about the school before moving into the neighborhood. Then, when some ridiculous rule is placed on their kids, they play along instead of putting a stop to it. Our kids went to a small town conservative Texas school so we didn't have many problems but there was usually one or two things each year I couldn't let ride. I subbed and volunteered for 13 years to see first hand what was going on. I was at all the kids' practices and games, etc. I was on the phone calling the principal, supt. and school board if there was a stupid new rule - don't tell the kids they can't wear football mums Thursday afternoon after they've already been purchased and don't tell them they can't dress up for Halloween the day before after their costumes have been purchased. Both of those things have been tradition since long before my school days. And you're out of your freakin' mind if you think my little 4th grader is going to be sent out to the field to pick up used condoms, needles and who knows what else. Mums, got on the phone with the two florists and informed them. Hey, small town and the florists count on the income Homecoming weekend. Got on the phone with Walmart and the party store which are the only two places, aside from two grocery stores, in the entire county that sells Halloween costumes. Moments later, the stupidity ended. Most times, all it takes is a well placed phone call to a board member, a business owner or the newspaper and poof! the problem goes away. Five minutes of a parent's time once or twice a year is a small price to pay for a decent school environment. Or run for a seat on the school board.
Another product of her teachings, or should I say “brainwashing” experiences at a school or university. Unfortunately, there are many like her that should NEVER be allowed into a school or in a teaching capacity. She is stark raving NUTS! Pull her teaching license immediately and send her packing.............
Off topic, but the Red Cross has been outed for doing the same with excess supplies, because they'll always get more donations. No more from me!