Updated 4/2023
School Supplies:
Birch Elementary asks for a school supply fee per elementary student instead of students buying individual school supplies. We believe this plan is beneficial to families, saving both time and money. Instead of families trying to go to 3-4 stores to find the “right” school supplies that teachers have requested, or the best price, we ask for a $50 donation for school supplies per elementary student. Partial and full scholarships are available for those who qualify. Grade level teachers are able to capitalize on the school district's volume discounts and tax exemption to maximize the funds for classroom supplies. Teachers can purchase the exact type of supplies they need in the amounts they need. It adds flexibility for teachers to re-order supplies as needed throughout the year instead of asking for students to re-supply midyear.
This is not a fundraiser; this fee is in lieu of buying school supplies individually. Your children will still be using supplies all year but we believe we can save you time and money as well as be more efficient in our purchasing by doing it in bulk. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office!
Please visit RevTrak to pay for school supplies today:
Kindergarten School Supply RevTrak link: https://bvsd.revtrak.net/elementary-schools/elementary-schools-a-f/bie/bie-school-supplies/bie-school-supplies-kindergarten-/
- $50 school supply fee (see details below for more information)
- Large backpack
- No pre-school sized backpacks please. Kindergarten backpacks need to be large enough to hold folders, large library books, clothing, and lunches, etc.
- If you need assistance with purchasing a backpack, please check with the office. We often have donated backpacks that children can choose from.
- Headphones
- Each child needs a set of headphones. These headphones will be kept in the classroom for weekly computer use. We highly recommend purchasing inexpensive children's headphones. We do not recommend purchasing expensive headphones as Kindergartners break their headphones from time-to-time.
Birch Elementary asks for a school supply fee per elementary student instead of students buying individual school supplies. We believe this plan is beneficial to families, saving both time and money. Instead of families trying to go to 3-4 stores to find the “right” school supplies that teachers have requested, or the best price, we ask for a $50 donation for school supplies per elementary student. Partial and full scholarships are available for those who qualify. Grade level teachers are able to capitalize on the school district's volume discounts and tax exemption to maximize the funds for classroom supplies. Teachers can purchase the exact type of supplies they need in the amounts they need. It adds flexibility for teachers to re-order supplies as needed throughout the year instead of asking for students to re-supply midyear.
This is not a fundraiser; this fee is in lieu of buying school supplies individually. Your children will still be using supplies all year but we believe we can save you time and money as well as be more efficient in our purchasing by doing it in bulk. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office!
Please visit RevTrak to pay for school supplies today:
Kindergarten School Supply RevTrak link: https://bvsd.revtrak.net/elementary-schools/elementary-schools-a-f/bie/bie-school-supplies/bie-school-supplies-kindergarten-/