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2007-08 grade level supply lists

 

Listed below are the common supplies needed for each grade level. With the August placement letter, parents will receive this list as well as information about any additional items that your child's teacher may request. Please note that this is only the basic list of supplies.

 

Kindergarten
  • A large backpack with kindergartener’s name written on it

  • One package of fat washable markers and one package of thin washable markers (we find that Crayola works best)

  • One 4 oz. bottle of white glue

  • One package of crayons

  • Five glue sticks (we’ll take more, if you’ve got them)

  • One pair of scissors (Fiskars for children seem to be the very best. If you label them with a permanent marker they will be returned in June)

  • One pocket folder with kindergartener’s name written on the front (to bring to and from school)

  • One or two dry erase markers

  • One small, quick, and healthy snack each day, including a beverage (no glass containers, please)

Grade 1
  • Two packages of Pencils (sharpened)
  • A Box of 24 crayons
  • A Box of Classic-colored markers
  • Scissors (with your name)
  • A bottle of Glue
  • Four large glue sticks
  • Four packs Post It notes (2 7/8 X 2 7/8 inch) any color
  • A pencil box for supplies (small enough to fit in desk)
  • Two pocket folders (please not a Trapper Keeper – they are too big)
  • A backpack (no wheels please – they are difficult to fit in lockers)
  • One box of tissues
  • A smock to wear to art
  • A one-inch plain binder (with rings)
  • A healthy, daily snack
  • One big pink eraser
  • $4.20 for a Weekly Reader subscription (check made out to Weekly Reader)
Grade 2
  • Supply of #2 sharpened pencils
  • A box of crayons (no more than 24 count)
  • A box of thin markers (Crayola 8 or 12 pk)
  • Colored Pencils (8 or 12 pk)
  • Eraser
  • 2 to 4 glue sticks
  • Scissors (Fiskar or other good quality)
  • Supply box to hold everything
  • 1 Pocket folder (daily folder)
  • 4 Pocket folders (twin pocket folders with fasteners, 4 colors)
  • 2 Composition books (marble)
  • 1 Box of tissues
  • 1 Dry eraser marker (black)
  • Smock or old shirt for Art class
  • Small container filled with: 4 quarters, 5 dimes, 5 nickels, 5 pennies
  • $4.50 for National geographic Explorer

**Please label all supplies. Please do not bring large binders.**

Due to limited Space in lockers, please do not send in backpacks with wheels.

Grade 3
  • Supply of pencils
  • Loose leaf paper (not spiral)
  • Box of Crayons (no more than 24)
  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue stick
  • Sturdy pocket folder for homework
  • 1 box of tissues
  • Smock or old shirt for art class
  • Clean old sock
  • 1 marble composition notebook – large ruled (Mrs. Farrell is requesting 3)

Please label all supplies with your child’s name. Have all items ready for the first day of school.

Grade 4
  • A package of 4 X 6 index cards
  • Colored Pencils
  • A small box of crayons and/or markers
  • 24 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils)
  • A separate large eraser
  • A supply of white lined paper
  • A package of square 2 X 2 post-it notes
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 1 highlighter
  • Scissors
  • A full sized metric ruler
  • A sturdy folder with pockets
  • 2 boxes of tissues
  • 4 marble composition notebooks
  • $4.50 check payable to Scholastic News (No case please)
  • Smock for Art
  • Sneakers for Physical Education

No Trapper Keepers as they do not fit in our desks

Grade 5
  • A package of 4 X 6 index cards
  • Colored pencils
  • A package of at least 12 pencils with erasers
  • A package pens (erasable only please)
  • 3 or 4 red pens or pencils
  • 1 or 2 highlighters
  • A separate large eraser
  • Glue or glue stick
  • Scissors
  • 1 sturdy pocket folder (for homework assignments)
  • 2 boxes of tissues
  • Sneakers for gym class
  • A smock for art class (this is necessary)
  • 1 marble composition notebook
  • 2 packages of 3 X 3 inch post it notes
  • $4.30 for a year of Time for Kids magazine, make checks payable to Time for Kids

Please, no Trapper Keepers.

Download a printable version of the above list here. (PDF)

 

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