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05.24.19 |

Bulk School Supply Program – 2019-20 School Year

It’s school supply time again! Visit the Oakton PTA Web Store to quickly place a single order for (almost) all the school supplies your child will need for the coming school year.

The cost this year is $50 (standard) or $30 per child (reduced, for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch). There’s also an option to donate an additional amount to support other Oakton families’ supply costs.

What is a bulk purchasing program?

Bulk purchasing programs have been developed at a few D65 schools as an alternative to the typical process of acquiring school supplies that families go through each year. With a bulk purchasing program, supplies are ordered in bulk to be used as communal classroom supplies, rather than having families purchase supplies from retail stores. Families opt in to contribute each year- at a much lower cost than buying supplies at retail price- and teachers order exactly what they need to outfit their classroom for the year using the money that is collected.

What are the benefits?

Convenience

  • Supplies are shipped directly to the school and teachers have time to organize their classroom before the first day of school. Additionally, teachers have more control over the supplies coming into the classroom in terms of quantity and quality.
  • Families do not have to go out to buy supplies.  

Equity

  • Every student has all of the supplies needed for the year, and all students receive the same supplies.
  • Savings from buying in bulk allow for a tiered payment system in which low income families can pay a reduced price, and families who cannot contribute at all can potentially still be covered.

Cost Savings

  • Families typically pay significantly less than they would if supplies were purchased at retail price.
  • Savings increase year after year, as non-perishable items like scissors, rulers, and calculators do not need to be re-ordered.

Environmental Friendliness

  • Ordering in bulk reduces the amount of packaging used each year.
  • Families often have to buy extra supplies based on how many items are sold in one pack. This program reduces the accumulation of unused supplies that some families experience, and ensures that supplies are not wasted.

How much does it cost to participate?

The supply cost per student ($50 standard/$30 reduced) will cover the total cost of supplies ordered. Payment forms are attached so that we can begin collecting payments before the year ends.

We also know things happen. There are people who may not qualify for the free and reduced lunch rate, but buying school supplies might be hard to do. We provide all families with the option to make a donation if they want to help offset the cost for others. Additionally, payments can be made in 3 installments in April, May, and September.

Is this program optional?

Families are not required to participate. If you do not want to participate, we need to know as soon as possible as it impacts our ordering. We will then give you the list of supplies to buy. Please note, the list will be brand specific because the teachers are looking for tried and true supplies and we ask that you stick to the list.

Visit the Oakton PTA Web Store to place a your order. Please contact Angela Cummings at angelaplesecummings@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Información sobre el “programa para ordenar útiles escolares al mayoreo”

 ¿Qué es programa de útiles escolares al mayoreo?

Este programa se han desarrollado en algunas escuelas del D65 como una alternativa para las familias y poder obtener materiales escolares para cada año. Con este programa la compra es por mayoreo, se ordena de acuerdo a lo que el maestro/a necesita en sus salones y esto lo obtienen a base del dinero que se colecta. Las familias optan en contribuir cada año- a un costo mucho más bajo que la compra al por menor- y los maestros piden exactamente lo que necesitan en sus salones de clase para todo el año escolar.

¿Cuales son los beneficios?

Comodidad

  • Los materiales son enviados directamente a la escuela y los maestros tienen tiempo para organizar su salón de clases antes del primer día de clases. Además, los maestros tienen un mayor control sobre los materiales que tienen en el salón en términos de cantidad y calidad.
  • Las familias no tienen que salir a comprar útiles.  

Igualdad

  • Cada estudiante tiene todos los útiles necesarios para todo el año escolar, y todos los estudiantes reciben los mismos materiales.
  • Los ahorros de este sistema de comprar por mayoreo nos permite poder ayudar a familias de bajos recursos.

Ahorro

  • Las familias suelen pagar mucho menos del precio de la compra al por menor.
  • Los ahorros aumentan año tras año, como; artículos de tijeras, reglas, calculadoras y estos no se necesitan volver a ordenar.

Medio Ambiente

  • Ordenando por mayoreo se reduce la cantidad de empaques cada año.
  • Las familias a menudo tienen que comprar materiales adicionales a base de cuántos artículos se venden en un paquete. Este programa reduce los materiales no utilizados asegurandonos que los materiales no se desperdicien.

Costo para participar

El costo es de ($50 promedio/$30 reducido) cubrirá el costo total para los materiales. Las formas de pago están incluidas por favor mande su pago antes de que termine el año.

También sabemos que muchas cosas pueden suceder. Hay personas que no califican para almuerzo gratis o reducido, y comprar materiales escolares puede ser difícil. Pedimos a familias si pueden hacer donaciones para cubrir el costo.  En adición, los pagos pueden hacerse en 3 cuotas en abril, mayo y septiembre.

¿Este programa es opcional?

Las familias no están obligados a participar. Si no desea participar, necesitamos saberlo tan pronto como sea posible ya que afecta nuestra orden. A continuación, se les dará la lista de materiales para comprar. Tome nota mantenga la marca de los artículo de lista de útiles que los maestros requieren  

Visite la Tienda web de Oakton PTA para hacer un pedido. Por favor, comuníquese con Angela Cummings en angelaplesecummings@gmail.com si tiene preguntas.

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