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Preparing for First Grade

Hi Moms, My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town last year - we live in NH. So this is all new to us. What will my son need to go to school - a backpack, lunch box, pencils, rulers, pens, notebooks? I don't know where to begin. Do 6 year olds need a backpack? What's a good one - something from LL Bean? What kind of lunch boxes work best? Do I supply him with pencils and erasers? Do first graders use pens? What about markers...

Academic Performance

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Backpack Recommendations, Please.

I'm looking to buy a quality backpack that will last a few years, at least, for my 5 year old starting TK in the fall. Currently, she's using an LL Bean backpack that someone gifted us, but it doesn't seem big enough to fit a standard folder with pockets and it looks like she'll outgrow it quickly. I've heard good things about LL Bean backpacks so I'm looking into their bigger backpacks. I've also looked at Pottery Barn Kids backpacks. Where do you purchase backpacks for your elementary school aged children? Do you have a favorite?...

After School

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School Fundraising Ideas

I have just agreed to help my children's elementary school PTA with fundraising next year. As this is something I have no experience with, I was hoping to get some advice from those who 'have been there'. This past year the school did a bulb sale in the fall as well as gift cards (which was not really successful). There is also a program where you can purchase school spirit wear as well as get gift cards to the local grocery store that you buy with a check (and the school receives the 4% that would have been lost to the store if a credit...

Changing Schools

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Elementary School

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Back-To-School Backpack Help

My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants and sneakers. He can leave the snowpants and sneakers at school for the week, but I like them to come home on the weekends. Plus, I have no idea what other books he will need to bring home everyday. I am looking for a backpack that is going to last me, is big enough for all his stuff and not that expensive. He keeps saying he wants one on wheels, which makes sense now a days...

Getting to School

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Back-To-School Backpack Help

My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants and sneakers. He can leave the snowpants and sneakers at school for the week, but I like them to come home on the weekends. Plus, I have no idea what other books he will need to bring home everyday. I am looking for a backpack that is going to last me, is big enough for all his stuff and not that expensive. He keeps saying he wants one on wheels, which makes sense now a days...

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Ve Geat Backpacks

Hi Moms. So I'm thinking about getting an LL Bean Rolling original ...

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High School Graduation Gift Ideas -- Boy

I need some suggestions for a high school graduation gift for a young man (nephew)graduating from high school in California and going to college in Massachusets

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Back-To-School Backpack Help

My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants and sneakers. He can leave the snowpants and sneakers at school for the week, but I like them to come home on the weekends. Plus, I have no idea what other books he will need to bring home everyday. I am looking for a backpack that is going to last me, is big enough for all his stuff and not that expensive. He keeps saying he wants one on wheels, which makes sense now a days...

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Middle School Prom

I need some advice, my daughter who is 13 comes homes yesterday telling me...

Online School

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School Fundraising Ideas

I have just agreed to help my children's elementary school PTA with fundraising next year. As this is something I have no experience with, I was hoping to get some advice from those who 'have been there'. This past year the school did a bulb sale in the fall as well as gift cards (which was not really successful). There is also a program where you can purchase school spirit wear as well as get gift cards to the local grocery store that you buy with a check (and the school receives the 4% that would have been lost to the store if a credit...

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Backpack Recommendations, Please.

I'm looking to buy a quality backpack that will last a few years, at least, for my 5 year old starting TK in the fall. Currently, she's using an LL Bean backpack that someone gifted us, but it doesn't seem big enough to fit a standard folder with pockets and it looks like she'll outgrow it quickly. I've heard good things about LL Bean backpacks so I'm looking into their bigger backpacks. I've also looked at Pottery Barn Kids backpacks. Where do you purchase backpacks for your elementary school aged children? Do you have a favorite?...

School Lunch

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Monogrammable Lunch Box

Where can I find a cute boutique type monogrammed lunch box for kids school that is not metal? Does anyone know of anyone that will monogram?

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Stinky Lunch Box

My son left his lunch box at school for 5 days. Unfortnately, he didn't...

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What's for Lunch!?

Any one have fresh simple ideas/recipes for lunch? My daughters are 6, 4,...

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Cold Lunch for School

I pack a cold lunch for school for my son, but am running out of ideas. I do...

School Vacations

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School Fundraising Ideas

I have just agreed to help my children's elementary school PTA with fundraising next year. As this is something I have no experience with, I was hoping to get some advice from those who 'have been there'. This past year the school did a bulb sale in the fall as well as gift cards (which was not really successful). There is also a program where you can purchase school spirit wear as well as get gift cards to the local grocery store that you buy with a check (and the school receives the 4% that would have been lost to the store if a credit...

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Ve Geat Backpacks

Hi Moms. So I'm thinking about getting an LL Bean Rolling original ...