Back To School Basics

It's the end of summer, and you're probably on the lookout for that letter from the teacher with a list of what you'll need...

You can get a jump on the rush by getting some of the basics out of the way first. Here are a few that never go out of style:

Elementary: Pencils, No. 2 and colored. crayons and markers, glue sticks, scissors and a big pink eraser.

Middle School: You can probably skip the crayons, but throw in some mechanical pencils, a three-hole punch and a protractor. Most middle schoolers will also need a combination lock and a USB flash drive.

High School: You might need less of the small stuff, but most high school students will need a separate three-ring binder for each class they take. You'll also probably want to stock up on printer paper and ink cartridges. And consider a louder alarm clock!

Source: GreatSchools.org