I disagree with Gooch only a smidge. I do think that her statement about school supplies IS a specific request. Remember, she's a women, and Venus-speak of "Is it cold in here?" REALLY means, "Honey, can you get out of bed and change the thermostat and make it warmer?"
So I would respond to the school supplies thing (and any other similar request) with a chirpy "We have it handled; thanks!" Everything else, I would just ignore.
