Sweet, motivated, cooperative students! (OK, so now I have that.)

Plastic film canisters, ONLY the "foggy" white kind that York and 
Fuji film come in.  Lid has to snap INSIDE the canister rather 
than over the top.

Clean couch cushions or large pillows to lean against when we read to
ourselves.

State quarters to exchange so we all get a collection together this year.

Pennies for schools for children in Afghanistan.