School

Kindergarten is just around the corner. Although I am not a fan of public schools as they stand right now. (I hope to change them somewhat when I start teaching, which is another post.)
Boy starts Kinder August 23rd, in a way I am excited for him. I am mostly scared and nervous. What will I do without my precious boy all day? Oh yeah, work on my education.
Anyway here is a list of his supplies.


1 Blunt scissors (Fiskars preferred)
2 Boxes of 16 or 24 count crayons (Crayola preferred)
2 Glue bottles (4 oz. or more, Elmer’s preferred) or 4 glue sticks
1 Set of markers (8 count, washable, Crayola preferred)
1 Set of watercolor paints (basic colors, Crayola or Pang preferred)
6 Pencils, #2 wooden, yellow only, sharpened
1 Large pink eraser or 1 pkg. of pencil top erasers
2 Folders with fasteners and pockets (1 red, 1 yellow)
2 Spiral notebooks (60 – 100 page count or more)
1 Plastic box for school supplies
1 Large boxes of Kleenex tissue
1 Box of Ziploc bags gallon size – girls 1 Box of Ziploc bags quart size – boys
1 Backpack with zipper (13x9 or larger) NO WHEELS, labeled
1 Bath size towel (labeled) – no mats, blankets or pillows
1 Change of clothes (labeled and in Ziploc bag)
* please note – Some supplies will be collected and used as community property. Please do not label supplies unless indicated above.

Is it crazy that they want that specific brand? I need a backpack with his name stitched on it, I also want his name stitched on his towel.
I cannot wait to go shopping!