Parents of school-age children: Do your children's schools want you to send a lot of stuff for the beginning of the school year (see my list)?

Parents of school-age children: Do your children's schools want you to send a lot of stuff for the beginning of the school year (see my list)?
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That list seems to have a lot of art supplies.
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Last Answer : 1st grade, kids are cool at that age. :D

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Can you be kicked out of school because of your age?

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Last Answer : What are you thinking?

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