The first day of school for Fenton and Lake Fenton Schools is Sept. 3, and that means it's time to start thinking of back-to-school shopping.
School supply lists can seem never ending, but here are five items that are likely to make every child’s supplies list:
- No. 2 pencils
- Single subject notebook
- Backpack
- Planner
- Pocket folder – for all of those handouts!
Below are prices of the items, based on the store's websites or managers.
Pencils
At Office Max, a 12-pack of Just Basics pencils costs $1.49. Comparatively, a 48-pack of Staples pencils costs $4.99, while a 12-pack of pencils costs $1 at Dollar Tree.
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Notebook
Office Max sells a single-subject notebook for $0.59, a Staples one-subject notebook is $1 and a single-subject notebook at Dollar Tree is $1.
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Backpack
A backpack at Office Max can run anywhere from $29.99 to over $100. The lowest price for a backpack at Staples is $14.99 and the highest is $395. Dollar Tree doesn’t sell backpacks.
Planner
A weekly planner at Office Max costs $12.99, while a weekly/monthly planner at Staples cost $8.99. A weekly planner at Dollar Tree stores is $1. At Five Below, a weekly/monthly planner is $3.
Folder
At Office Max, a two-pocket folder will cost $1.99. At Staples, a two-pocket folder will cost $0.99. A two-pocket folder at Dollar Tree is $1.
Remember, price doesn't always speak for quality so it's best to check the supplies in person. But hopefully, this gave some ideas!
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