Created: 8/13/2009 6:25:40 PM 
Winston-Salem, NC -- To help parents save time and money, the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District streamlined its school supply list this year.
Instead of allowing teachers to create their own list, like in past years, every grade level is required to bring the same supplies.
Teachers also told WFMY News 2's Ashley Smith they aren't allowed to solicit for anything that isn't on the list.
"As a parent I think I like it more. As a teacher, I probably like it less. As a parent, it makes it easier and it has made it a lot less expensive. My oldest son went through a grade level and we spent maybe $100 for school supplies for a certain teacher. For a younger child, we only spent $40. Some teachers ask for a lot of school supplies," said Susan Sprinkle, a teacher at Old Town Elementary School.
"We understand why they did it, because we know parents have trouble and the economy is not what it used to be. But in a perfect world, we would get what we needed for our classroom," said Jill Koppenheffer, a teacher at Old Richmond Elementary School. She said it will be a combination of the teachers, local churches, and PTA groups fitting the bill. Winston-Salem, NC -- To help parents save time and money, the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District streamlined its school supply list this year.
Instead of allowing teachers to create their own list, like in past years, every grade level is required to bring the same supplies.
Teachers also told WFMY News 2's Ashley Smith they aren't allowed to solicit for anything that isn't on the list.
"As a parent I think I like it more. As a teacher, I probably like it less. As a parent, it makes it easier and it has made it a lot less expensive. My oldest son went through a grade level and we spent maybe $100 for school supplies for a certain teacher. For a younger child, we only spent $40. Some teachers ask for a lot of school supplies," said Susan Sprinkle, a teacher at Old Town Elementary School.
"We understand why they did it, because we know parents have trouble and the economy is not what it used to be. But in a perfect world, we would get what we needed for our classroom," said Jill Koppenheffer, a teacher at Old Richmond Elementary School. She said it will be a combination of the teachers, local churches, and PTA groups fitting the bill.
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