[colleague]

because I purchase almost all of the supplies myself. I get good quality pencils and scissors, all the same colored and sized duo-tangs. The only things each student brings is a box of kleenex, a photo of them self and an extra pair of shoes. I have everything ahead of time too so I can put my student teachers (that come for the first few PED days to volunteer) to work writing names on everything. It has worked well for years and I usually get a good deal shopping in bulk, parents save money and I get points on my staples card which earns me money back. At the end of the year all the left over supplies go home with the students.