What type of supplies or instruction
Do you have petty cash available to
What building do you work at?
Parkdale Elementary School
Main Street Middle School
Parkdale Elementary School
High School
High School
High School
Main Street Middle School
Parkdale Elementary School
Main Street Middle School
Main Street Middle School
Parkdale Elementary School
Main Street Middle School
Main Street Middle School
Parkdale Elementary School
materials do you have to purchase
use for classroom supplies in the How much petty cash is available in the About how much of your own money do you that are not covered under the
school budget? school budget for your use? spend each year on classroom supplies? school budget? Why do you purchase these materials?
Snacks, class pet supplies, extra
No None that I know of $300 or more classroom supplies Enhance learning for the students
Supplies that came up during the
year after my yearly supplies were They were needed for new lessons I created
Yes Not sure $200 purchased by the district. during the school year.
I feel my classroom wouldn't function
Classroom incentives, journals, effectively without them. My students have
alternative seating, materials to varying needs and need to be supported with
No $0 $300-$400 a year support written responses these materials.
Cultural experiences for my
students, incentives to motivate and
reward students, supplies for
No 0 $500 students Because the school will not pay for it
$60but then probably another $50 on
homeroom donuts, candy rewards etc.,
Actually, the answer should be "it Because of tissues alone which need to be If you see something interesting you
depends". One can put in for a grant provided mostly by the teacher because the want quickly-books, DVDs, white
from the PTO and money is given for student tissues quickly run out, middle school board markers, pens, poster board Basic need/ want to make class more
No things like Scantrons at times. is much more expensive etc., interesting/just to be nice
I would say rewards in the classroom
or for extra-curriculars. Other items
Varies. From books to prizes to batteries to are covered. For sports, items like
other little items, it ranges. In addition, I rain gear and personal coaching
Yes I do not know. spend $ on extra-curricular items too. items are not covered. They make my job more efficient.
Many of these items cannot be purchased
Rewards for students, supplemental through a catalogue. Many are extra items to
No $200.00 books, food for treats, posters supplement a lesson or encourage learning.
crafts, snacks, printer ink at home
No 0 300 and paper, folders
varies depending on what is available, The materials are needed to motivate
has to be planned and ordered not petty binders, paper, colored pencils, students, help in modifying material and
Yes cash like reinbursement $300 easily instructional materials, rewards providing for differentiated instruction
Craft supplies, snacks, pizza for
pizza parties, office supplies on sale
(cheaper than what we're supposed
to pick from in catalog from $250 only goes so far... above that, whatever
suppliers), incentives (stickers, kids need, I buy. General office supplies not
Yes $250 maximum at least $200 prizes, rewards) on sale are ridiculously expensive!
Varies from year to year - as high as $300 mainly items related to last minute students need them and I feel its necessary
No Have never used it? low as 75 situations or late schedule changes for successful instruction
Paper. Art supplies. Books. To meet the students needs. Enhance the
No $200 Magazines. Other school supplies curriculum
Yearly classroom budget does not cover
everything. I use school money available for
Organizational supplies, games, essential items, but there are other things that
I have not had or used petty cash in over online teacher resources, crafty enhance the classroom environment and
No 10 years. 100-200 dollars supplies, student prizes/incentives student experience. So, I buy them myself.
We get a limited amount of money to
spend on materials, so as the year
progresses I buy supplies needed for To help enhance curriculum and engage
No About 400 to 500 hands on activities students
 I feel like it is part of my job- I want my
classroom to run smoothly, I want my
students to have different projects available
to them, etc. I also do not have a textbook,
and therefore pull all of my materials from as
pencil sharpeners, incentives many sources as I can (hence the website
(stickers, candy, etc.), subscriptions subscriptions and subject-specific books). I
to educational websites containing cannot purchase everything I need with the
teacher materials, subject-specific $200-ish available to us each year, which
I'm not sure if there is any cash books and journals, and anything for usually goes for whiteboard markers, staples,
available. If there is, it is not common a special project or activity tape, graph paper, paper clips, and other
Main Street Middle School No knowledge. $500 easy (construction paper, glue, etc.) necessities.
I purchase extra school supplies because
children come to school without these
I purchase things like crayons, necessary items. I also purchase instructional
pencils, notebooks, and folders. I materials so that I stay current as well as
The funds are limited. I usually don't ask I probably spend about 3 to 4 hundred also purchase instructional materials make the curriculum more interesting for my
Parkdale Elementary School Yes for petty cash. dollars a year on school supplies. to add to my curriculum. students.
Onions, potatoes, toothpicks, lettuce,
crackers.....There is also the
responsibility of buying products that
students are selling for fundraisers
High School Yes ? 100 and such. For science labs or demos
items that cannot be budgeted for
like quickly repairing equipment,
items that I come across when I am
not at school that would be of great
educational impact and relevant to Creating and modifying new materials is
my curriculum. New teaching fluent when it comes to trying to make the
materials that I come across during curriculum more relevant and better
the year (our budget must be understood. As a teacher, we are always
submitted in the spring for the striving to make an impact on our students'
following school year), incentive understanding and no matter where I am or
rewards for recognizing students what I am doing I am always looking for new
who are going above and beyond my ideas, better ways, and providing the best
Main Street Middle School No 0 500+ expectations. way to teach my students.
Parkdale Elementary School No 200
I am going to do anything I can to help my
students become well-rounded individuals
that have a love of learning. These extras are
books, craft supplies, supplies for what excite them about learning and spark
Parkdale Elementary School No $400.00 special projects, rewards, fidget toys their curiosity and interests.
Extras like prizes, stickers, books for The students are more motivated, some
the class library, food, treats, things are necessary for the lesson, but not
decorations, craft supplies, school provided (science), use of prize box as
supplies for children who can't afford incentive, makes teaching and learning more
Parkdale Elementary School No 0 $400-$500 them. fun!
Small items as needed for activities,
High School Yes $50 etc Convenience & speed
To make school fun and interesting for my
Main Street Middle School No $0.00 $500.00 Books, materials for projects, food students
 It is not so much that supplies are
not covered, but that we complete
one order ariund May of the previous
school year for the upcoming one.
There are supplies that you realize
you need as you are working with
your students. There are also
supplied you did not predict you will
need. Mostly for me, this includes
teaching resources like books, unit
plans, DVDs, etc. I also pay for a
couple online website memberships
so I can use those features with my
students. As I mentioned before, a
new teacher or new to a grade level
It varies year to year. At the beginning of my or subject will spend far more money
career, upwards of 250-300 dollars. As I built initially (in my opinion). Over my
my classroom resources though, it is far less career, I have probably over one
now. Changing grade levels or subjects thousand dollars worth of teaching
Main Street Middle School No I have never asked. starts the cycle over again. materials I paid for myself. It helps me be a better teacher.
It's truly not a matter of it not being
covered, or materials that are not
applicable to the budget, but more so
that there is a very limited source of
funds, which cannot possibly cover
the costs of what is needed. Some They are an essential part of a successful
years I am buying materials for classroom. I want my students to enjoy the
lessons while other years, I may use work they do, thus having the appropriate
funds from school for those, but then materials and supplies are paramount in
I'm purchasing office supplies, making the experiences for learning fun and
Parkdale Elementary School No $100-200 folders etc instead. impactful.