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Top requested school supplies to donate

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As a PTO mom for MANY years and a School Health Tech,  I can tell you how much donations are appreciated for each classroom.  Not only for your student but the school in general.  Here is a list of items I was always trying to raise money for or looking for donations.
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As a PTO Mom and past schoold Health Tech all donations are appreciated. Here are a few of the most needed items I always found helpful. Teahcers and staff appreciate all the help they can get .

 
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I use to be a school nurse and let me tell you, each classroom always needed more and more tissue.  Teachers are always in need of tissues for their classroom and this is a much appreciated donated item .
Kleenex
 
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Tis germ season once the kids are back in school.  I spent many years volunteering in my kid's classrooms.  We always needed more disinfectant wipes to clean up after projects and snack time.  We appreciated when parents donated these items.
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon
 
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Dry erase markers in come in handy when teachers are able to provide markers to each student.  We know it can be difficult to get each student to put the cap on so these dry out fast causing teachers to need a restock fairly often.  I love supplying our teachers with what they need.
Dry Erase Markers
 
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When it came to test day, donations for snacks were always welcomed.  Fruit snacks were always at the top of the list for the littles if the classroom permits.
Fruit Snack Bulk
 
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I always bought these in bulk for the classrooms as a PTO mom.  They were perfect for the kids on test day, field day and award day.  They lasted awhile and able to distribute in little cups to the kids.
Happy Snacks Animal Crackers, 2 oz, 12-count - Costco
 
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As a PTO mom I realized that every donation counts.  So many kids cannot afford new school supplies.  So extra in the classroom allow the teachers to help the students in need.
Crayons
 
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Kids love to draw.  Colored pencils are another necessity for students as these get broken and lost daily in the classroom.
Colored Pencils Bulk, 30 Packs of 12
 
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I can't tell you how many glue sticks not only as a parent I have gone through but also in the classroom.  These get wasted all the time as students especially our littles don't put the cap on and they get dried out .  Glue sticks are a must at each desk and used weekly in the classroom.
Glue Sticks
 
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You would not realize how many times a teacher needs a Ziploc bag.  They use all sizes to organize supplies, projects for students and even dirty clothes.
Ziploc Bags in Food Storage Bags - Walmart.com
 
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Let me tell you, as a school health tech, I always ran out of sucks for my students.  You may think it is an odd request but the health office will love you for this donation.  So many kids would come in with holes in their socks or on rainy days be soaking wet and need a pair of dry socks.
Kids White Socks
 
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Another need for your school health office.  When I worked in the elementary school , I had a hard time keeping these in stock.  So many accidents from my littles and not every parent can leave work.  It was heart breaking but I always did what I needed to make sure each student was taken care of.
Girls' Underwear Size Guide | Shop Fruit of the Loom
 
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Another need for your school health office. When I worked in the elementary school , I had a hard time keeping these in stock. So many accidents from my littles and not every parent can leave work. It was heart breaking but I always did what I needed...
Boy's Underwear: Briefs, Boxers & Boxer Briefs | Fruit of the Loom
 
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The same goes for shirts when they spill something on them.  Another need for your school health office. When I worked in the elementary school , I had a hard time keeping these in stock. So many accidents from my littles and not every parent can leave work. It was heart breaking but I always did what I needed...
Kids Solid Color Shirt
 
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A teachers best friend and sometimes all a students needs to feel taken care of. Our littles love to get hurt at school and the cure all is always a band aid.  Teachers and health office will go through a box in a couple of days.  These are always a needed supply for each classroom in the top of each teachers desk.
Bandaids