I buy the kids clothing and shoes when they need them. The school provides all supplies. Depending on what their backpack and lunchbag look like, they may get news ones sometime in late July/early Aug.
Starting next week! I only have money for it on the first paycheck of the month..SO I will get supplies next wk and then clothes the first check in August..
The NEX had a big sale... so, I got all of his supplies (minus backpack and lunchbox... grandparents are getting those) for about 20$.. it was awesome.