SouthernJet Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Detroit School Lacks Toilet Paper, Light Bulbs Donations Accepted Beginning Jan. 12 POSTED: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 UPDATED: 10:21 am EST January 8, 2009 DETROIT -- A Detroit elementary school is asking for donations of toilet paper and light bulbs to continue functioning. The principal of the Academy of Americas sent a letter to staff, parents and partners asking for donations of items "that are of the utmost importance for proper school functioning and most importantly for student health and safety." In the letter, Principal Naomi Khalil cited budget constraints within the district as the reason that the school could no longer stock the items. The district is grappling with a more than $400 million budget deficit and is on the verge of being assigned an emergency financial manager by the state. The letter asks for toilet paper, paper towel rolls, trash bags and 60-, 100- or 150-watt light bulbs. "We realize that the economic situation is stressful for our entire community, but we are asking for your collaboration," wrote Khalil. "We thank you for your cooperation and we hope that as a school community we can pull together to guarantee the best possible educational environment for our children." Parents said a letter went out asking for supplies at the start of the school year. "They sent out a letter for pencils, pens, they put Kleenex on there," said parent Danny Huddleston. A spokeswoman for the district said the school is not running out of supplies but instead is asking for them to ensure they have sufficient supplies to what they already have. But at least one parent said he doesn't mind helping out the school no matter the circumstance. "I'm all about helping the school. If that's what they need, then that's what we need to see what we can do to help them out," said Juan Oroczo. Donations are being accepted at the school's front office, beginning Jan. 12. The school is located at 5680 Konkel St. in Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I can wipe my ass in the dark -- The toilet paper thing is a bigger concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 not me im all about wipe then look then wipe again until you see no more brown/green/redish brown etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Oh Poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 not me im all about wipe then look then wipe again until you see no more brown/green/redish brown etc. Thanx for sharing:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanx for sharing:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscott Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 not me im all about wipe then look then wipe again until you see no more brown/green/redish brown etc. damn, that's nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I never had TP at my high school. If I really had to go, I would go to the office to get sick release so I could crap at home. That made for a sweet rest of the day just hanging out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 not me im all about wipe then look then wipe again until you see no more brown/green/redish brown etc. Dude that's ****ing gross, I mean we all do that but you don't have go into detail that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The toilet paper in public schools is like 80-grit sandpaper... maybe the kids are better off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The toilet paper in public schools is like 80-grit sandpaper... maybe the kids are better off. I second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yisman Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 not true. They're just a little low on supplies, meaning they could run out eventually. Not gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norway'sWaddlingMarmaloof Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Detriot, our own little slice of the 3rd world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 not true. They're just a little low on supplies, meaning they could run out eventually. Not gonna happen. sure yer not confusing this with the gas crisis in eastern europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harts724 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 If they run out of TP,go out side and grab some leafs for christ sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 or just use your sock.. its gotten me out of many close calls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 GOB is holding it all hostage for more donut breaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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