Different school supplies required for boys vs. girls

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks. I didn't know they had communal supplies in kindergarten. When I was in kindergarten a few decades ago everyone had to bring their own supplies, and there was no communal anything. Thus why I didn't figure it out (to the PP who was alarmed that I couldn't figure this out -- sheesh). This is all new to me, as there is also no communal anything in my DCs' preschool either.

I also wasn't being sensitive to anything. I was simply curious.

Also, the logic isn't necessarily sound. If they really just want 50% of the class bringing some communal supplies, it doesn't follow that dividing the list by gender is the way to go. Classes are generally not evenly divided along gender lines, and often they are heavily weighted with more of one gender than the other.

You really are out of it. The schools spend a lot of time constructing class lists so the gender balance is pretty equal.

Ha! My DD's class in FCPS had 18 girls and 8 boys last year.

Not bad. A relatively small class.

[Anonymous]

Ha! My DD's class in FCPS had 18 girls and 8 boys last year.

My daughter went through elementary school with a ratio like that. There were several classes per grade--for some reason, not many boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just looked up the required school supplies for my DD's school, and I'm baffled by the list. Namely, I don't understand why there are some supplies that are required for girls only and others that are required for boys only. I could understand if they were boy or girl-specific hygiene supplies but this really makes no sense.

Here are the specific items. Anyone have any insight as to why these items are required for one gender or the other? I'm especially curious about the glue. WTH?


? BOYS: 1 bottle of Elmer’s WHITE glue
? GIRLS: 1 pack of baby wipes
? BOYS: ziplock bags: Gallon
? GIRLS: ziplock bags: Quart

OP is going to have a lot of questions. Love this. Keep them coming OP!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter how many degrees you have or what your job title is. This isn't hard. I'm going to ask my 12 year old the list the teacher requested and see what he comes up with (and we've never seen a class supplies list divided by B/G). But if he doesn't come up with the right answer, I'll be as surprised as I am disappointed.

I might ask this question at interviews -- just to make sure someone has common sense in addition to a great resume.

Yes, OP's lack of common sense is truly astounding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter how many degrees you have or what your job title is. This isn't hard. I'm going to ask my 12 year old the list the teacher requested and see what he comes up with (and we've never seen a class supplies list divided by B/G). But if he doesn't come up with the right answer, I'll be as surprised as I am disappointed.

I might ask this question at interviews -- just to make sure someone has common sense in addition to a great resume.

Yes, OP's lack of common sense is truly astounding.

People, be nice. Please.