August 24, 2009

School Supplies

Just in case you thought public school was "tuition free":

One Third Grader:
School Supplies $50
Lunch box $8
LL Bean rolling backpack (with light up wheels) $75
School Fee $15
PTO $20
ALERT (gifted program) $30
Uniforms/school clothes
Cafeteria fees
after school program (cheerleading) $50

On the other hand, if I was a homeroom parent (and I'm NOT! by choice) I could create something very cute: