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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the SchoolKidz Program?
- Supply kits that are custom to your school’s grade-level lists. The school or parent organization offers the program allowing parents the opportunity to purchase the kits.
- What are your delivery options?
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- School Delivery kits are labeled with the student’s name, have handles color-coded by grade level, and arrive organized and labeled by grade. Inside delivery is provided at no cost.*
- Home Delivery orders are shipped in cartons.
- All orders are guaranteed to arrive within the delivery week you specify — or you get them FREE.**
- What are the benefits of the program?
- Many benefits which include: savings and convenience for parents, a fundraiser option for the school, and prepared students and teachers on the first day.
- Who facilitates the program?
- Typically a parent organization (PTO/PTA) or the school administration
- Best time for a sale?
- Sales are most successful near the end of the school year. We recommend a 3-week long sale and it’s best to start planning 1-2 months ahead of time. We will help you set a timeline specific to your school year.
- Can I request specific items?
- Yes, we recommend it for the most accurate quote! We source name brands such as Crayola, Elmer’s, Fiskars, Expo, Sharpie, Ziploc, 3M, and more.
- Free promotional materials?
- Yes, of course! These include printed order forms, parent letters, reminder flyers, yard signs, e-blast suggestions, social media posts, sample display kit, and posters.
- Pricing comparable to retail?
- Yes, often 20-40% better!
- How do parents order?
- Online ordering is highly recommended with our School Delivery Program and it’s required with our Home Delivery Program. Occasionally, some schools offering School Delivery will give parents the choice to order via a paper form and check, in addition to the online ordering option.
- What are the payment options?
- Most orders are placed online with a credit card. For schools offering a paper sale, parents would write a check payable to the school. Paper orders and checks apply to our School Delivery Program only. All payment terms for schools is net 10 days from the delivery week.
- When are kits delivered?
- School Delivery kits arrive before school starts during your preferred delivery week. Many schools distribute at a back-to-school event or within the child’s classroom prior to the first day of school. Home delivery orders may arrive earlier in the summer, but no later than the scheduled delivery week.
*Available for school delivery only. **See our guarantee terms and conditions