We are changing the way that we ask families for school supplies for the 2023-24 school year. We have a plan that will help smooth out logistics for families, save everyone money, and make sure every student starts the year off on a positive note.

Here's how it works:

• We will purchase supplies that have traditionally been on a class supply list for every student.

• By purchasing in bulk, our per student cost will be $40 per student, where the same items would cost a family $60-90 per student at retail stores.

• Please send whatever portion of that $40 is possible for your family. Because we are providing supplies for all students regardless of their ability to pay, if your family can contribute more than $40, it would go a long way to supporting students at Bellview whose families may be struggling right now.

Additional benefits of this plan:

• Saves money for all families by using bulk purchasing

• Eliminates the hassle of having to go to multiple stores to find the correct items

• Allows teachers to organize and prepare supplies before school starts so that the first days of school can dive right in to the fun and learning (and you don't have to lug three grocery bags on the first day of school!)

We know the Bellview community is so supportive of all kids at our school and so appreciate everything you do to support making our learning environment the best it can possibly be!

There are several options for getting us the $40 before school begins (or after!):

• Send cash or check in to school with your student when school starts or stop by the office between 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday

• Call Meg at 541-482-1310 to pay by card over the phone, or stop in during office hours