Minnesota schools have long supply wishlists

Teachers at a school in Bloomington want students to bring in iTunes gift cards on the first day of school.

In Mahtomedi, third-grade students are asked to bring in a $50 check for “activity fees,” in addition to dozens of school supplies.

Kindergartners at Lincoln Elementary in Faribault are expected to bring more than 30 supplies totaling at least $70.

http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-schools-want-75-pencils-50-checks-and-headphones-on-first-day-of-school/322640611/