FOSB is excited to announce to Elementary school families that for the 2025-2026 school year we have coordinated with the teachers and will be ordering bulk school supplies on your behalf. This means that in the fall, elementary families will pay a supply fee directly to FOSB and will not individually shop for school supplies (Please see the note below about middle school students). This allows K-5 teachers to have exactly what they need before students arrive in September and saves families the hassle of school shopping. Bulk supply purchasing also allows for better savings on item prices.
Elementary students can expect a fee of $50-$60 per student which will also cover copy paper and classroom supplies for the year. As this is our first year doing this, please note that teachers may still ask for donations of items for class specific activities throughout the year as needs arise.
Middle School students can expect to pay a small fee for community supplies in the fall while also providing many of their own supplies (see lists). Middle school staff are structuring supply procurement this way in an effort to help students take more personal ownership and better understand that there is not an infinite supply of materials. Community supplies will support teachers as well as provide copy paper and a planner for each student. The links for supply lists for Middle School students will soon be added.
The fee amounts are being fine tuned as teachers finalize their needs. More info will be shared in August or September – keep an eye out for an email from the school office (most likely Tae). FOSB will also post details to our FB page and update this post as soon as possible. Payments will be made through the FOSB (nonprofit groups) Schoolpay page or by check, similar to how camp fees are paid. Scholarships and partial payments are available, supported by donations to FOSB. Scholarship information is forthcoming. Stay tuned!
Any other questions? Please reach out to Katie Roberts: FOSBBulkSupplies@gmail.com