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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Middle school math, all approximate

$300/year of pencils (I literally go through 20+ per day)
Hours upon hours of scavenging buy nothing and yard sales for free/cheap binders, notebook paper, dividers, etc. The kids literally come with nothing so if I want kids to have a binder I have to provide it.
$300/year of TPT activities in years when I have a new prep or 3+ preps, because I have zero provided curriculum from the county
$500/year of snacks to bribe the kids to stay after school for free tutoring
$50/year on bulletin board paper and borders (they only last 1 year before there are penises drawn on the paper and the borders are ripped, lol)
$100/year on expo markers, sometimes more if I use them with students on the mini white boards. We don’t have smart boards in my school.
$50/year on tissues—I’m allotted 2 boxes/month and have 75 kids a day in my room. I usually run out around the 10th of the month

Clearly this is a low income school, but it’s in FCPS. My first few years I spent thousands on materials. The PTA averages 4-6 members and has a budget of $1000ish per year. That buys pizza for TAW but that’s about it. Supply lists and wish lists aren’t a thing (nor should they be)

I taught in a wealthier school in the county once. They were literally throwing supplies at me. I’ve secured a job back at one for next year. Even with ESSER funds I’ve spent zillions this year.

There seriously needs to be a supplement for teaching in low income schools. The amount of extras (time, money, energy) that are expected of teachers in low income schools is so much.[/quote]

The thing that kills me is purchasing actual curriculum.  My district had no curriculum for years.  I spent thousands on that.  Then, over the past 3-4 years they finally purchased curriculum.  Now, central office is complaining that teachers have too much stuff in our rooms and wants us to stop "being hoarders".  I'm like, no, I bought all that stuff with my own money.  If you want me to get rid of it or stop using it then you must reimburse me.  [/quote]

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