Comments on: New Beginnings

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:59:54 +0000

what do they do for families that cannot afford the textbook fees? they can’t deny a child the right to an education nor can they deny the child the tools to complete the classwork. There has to be a waiver program for those that cannot afford it. I would ask more questions and ask them what happens if you cannot pay the fees? i guarantee they have some kind of solution for situations such as this.

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:17:21 +0000

Unfortunately, Indiana does charge textbook rental fees. I suppose it’s a trade off – by recouping textbook costs the schools can afford to support arts and music programs. I have no suggestions except maybe they’ll let you pay in installments.

By: Celeste

Celeste — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:46:04 +0000

I have always known midwestern schools to use book rental fees, and this goes back to the 60s when I started school. It appears that they are useful in keeping amenities at your school, so when you compare what you had in CA to what you’ll have in IN, you’re really getting a great deal. I’m sure it felt great to feel like CA gave your kids “free” schooling, but maybe this is another case of, you get what you pay for. Food for thought. I hope your kids have a great school year.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:30:17 +0000

Thinking of you often and hope one of the jobs comes thru! I myself am returning to work this fall as a preschool teacher’s aide, not much pay but will help cover my son’s increasing expenses.
Enter the cat bed in the fair! We just attended our county fair last wek and the entries were minimal. It could get you some exposure!!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:18:15 +0000

Yes, there are a lot of fees for schools these day. It used to be just school supplies, now there is paper products and books! My kids actually have to buy most of their books. Hopefully you’ll be able to get student assistance.

I hope you are able to find some work. Actually Starbucks has a great benefit program. Might be worth a try there!

I look forward to your updated posts!

By: bogart

bogart — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:15:14 +0000

I’ve found fetchbook.info a good site for comparing book prices, and of course if the books are the same (more or less) year to year, your younger kids can use the older kids’ books down the road!

By: Maryl

Maryl — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:32:27 +0000

Oh, these kids! I “embarrassed” my daughter by cheering on one of her best friends at a track meet. I told her if she was so embarrassed she could walk home (four miles). She got in the car. A male friend of mine has “embarrassed” his daughters by going to a yoga class. It’s a men’s class, so it’s not one in which they were participating. My suggestion was to tell them that a pole dancing class was next when he gets limber enough! And do you notice that no matter how embarrassing you are, it’s not enough to keep them from coming to you for money, a ride, clothes, food, etc., etc., etc.!

By: michelle howell

michelle howell — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:49:17 +0000

I’ve never heard of renting textbooks – what happened to every child is entitled to a free education?? Crazy!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:31:44 +0000

I’d call the principal and the district about the book rental fee. I thought every child was entitled to an education? I don’t know about Indiana but there are a lot of families here that could not afford the book fee. I wonder if the secretary was misinformed? Our school lists fees for activities (like the 5th grade science camp at Catalina) but if a family can’t pay, the child participates anyway and it is paid by the PTA. Same with sports and cheerleading.

By: boxcarkids

boxcarkids — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:46:17 +0000

Good idea! I don’t know but will check for sure!