Did you know about the fees for high school?
I was lamenting a few weeks back about all the fees colleges add on to tuition. Now the public high schools are loading on more and more fees as they encounter more and more cutbacks. I have spent a considerable amount in the past three weeks on club fees, uniforms and fundraisers. They have also added extra-curricular fees. Now we got a call saying that Juniors also have to pay a fee to take the PSAT!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Did You Know About Short Scale Guitars?
Did you know about short scale guitars?
I was not really sure what a short scale guitar was, so I looked it up. It originally referred to a model of Fenders made in the 1960s. These are used for "speed playing". I was looking for a "short scale guitar" for student lessons. They do say that the shorter instrument is easier for smaller and less experienced hands to manage. I will have to keep that in mind while looking for a student guitar.
I was not really sure what a short scale guitar was, so I looked it up. It originally referred to a model of Fenders made in the 1960s. These are used for "speed playing". I was looking for a "short scale guitar" for student lessons. They do say that the shorter instrument is easier for smaller and less experienced hands to manage. I will have to keep that in mind while looking for a student guitar.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Did You Know About the Nike Job Fair Today?
Did you know about the Nike job fair today?
Today from 12-7 Nike is holding a job fair at College of the Mainland Gym. You do have to preregister by sending in your resume before hand. The positions being applied for are at the new Nike outlet store going in at Texas City. It looks like both full time and part time positions are being considered.
Today from 12-7 Nike is holding a job fair at College of the Mainland Gym. You do have to preregister by sending in your resume before hand. The positions being applied for are at the new Nike outlet store going in at Texas City. It looks like both full time and part time positions are being considered.
Did You Know About Internet Cigar Stores?
Did you know about internet cigar stores?
While I do not smoke, nor do I encourage it, I guess an internet cigar store is better than the ones I used to see in the mall. This way those who smoke can order their choice of items with ease. They don't even have to get out to the mall; well, they can just visit the virtual mall!
While I do not smoke, nor do I encourage it, I guess an internet cigar store is better than the ones I used to see in the mall. This way those who smoke can order their choice of items with ease. They don't even have to get out to the mall; well, they can just visit the virtual mall!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Did You Know About School Fees
Did you know about school fees?
I would guess most folks are pretty well aware of all the fees that colleges slap on to the tab-I truly think we are paying as much in fees as we are for tuition, if not a little more. But now the high schools are getting even worse. With all the cuts I guess the teachers feel the need to not only charge fees but to have students bring in the teacher's supplies as well. For example, my daughter not only has lab fees and charges for the clothes she needs for Health Science and PE but there are little things that are "required" as well-a watch, a pocket notebook, particular shoes, etc. And then of course there are club dues and now extra-curricular fees. But when the teacher sent a list of supplies to send-kleenex, hand sanitizer, that sort of thing was not a surprise-but the batteries and dry erase markers were causing more than a little resentment! There seems to be no end to the money that is being sucked from us from the schools!
I would guess most folks are pretty well aware of all the fees that colleges slap on to the tab-I truly think we are paying as much in fees as we are for tuition, if not a little more. But now the high schools are getting even worse. With all the cuts I guess the teachers feel the need to not only charge fees but to have students bring in the teacher's supplies as well. For example, my daughter not only has lab fees and charges for the clothes she needs for Health Science and PE but there are little things that are "required" as well-a watch, a pocket notebook, particular shoes, etc. And then of course there are club dues and now extra-curricular fees. But when the teacher sent a list of supplies to send-kleenex, hand sanitizer, that sort of thing was not a surprise-but the batteries and dry erase markers were causing more than a little resentment! There seems to be no end to the money that is being sucked from us from the schools!
Did You Know About Buying Gifts on a Budget?
Did you know about buying gifts on a budget?
We have always tried to live rather frugally and read about and talked about implementing a strict budget four years ago. But until we made the first installment to our son's newest university, we have not been strict budgeters. This week that has changed. We have our envelopes filled out with the cash inserted into each. We do plan on readjusting as needed, but I think it is going to be helpful. Especially in the areas like gift buying. So whether you are receiving a card or something like sterling silver jewelry from us, you can know that it was planned for and paid for with money that we budgeted just for your occasion!
We have always tried to live rather frugally and read about and talked about implementing a strict budget four years ago. But until we made the first installment to our son's newest university, we have not been strict budgeters. This week that has changed. We have our envelopes filled out with the cash inserted into each. We do plan on readjusting as needed, but I think it is going to be helpful. Especially in the areas like gift buying. So whether you are receiving a card or something like sterling silver jewelry from us, you can know that it was planned for and paid for with money that we budgeted just for your occasion!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Did You Know About College Move In Day?
Did you know about college move in day?
My son transferred to a new, bigger university this year. Boy, was move in day a mad house! I was sure glad he is living off campus as it looked like the dorm move in was crazy! The traffic in town was heavy and Wal-Mart was jam packed!!! I know there were a lot of excited kids moving in over the weekend. I hope the excitement continues to the classroom!!
My son transferred to a new, bigger university this year. Boy, was move in day a mad house! I was sure glad he is living off campus as it looked like the dorm move in was crazy! The traffic in town was heavy and Wal-Mart was jam packed!!! I know there were a lot of excited kids moving in over the weekend. I hope the excitement continues to the classroom!!
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