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Supply Lists

Pre-K      Kindergarten    K-2 Self-Contained Class    First Grade 

Second Grade    Third Grade   2-4 Self-Contained Class   

Fourth Grade    Fifth Grade

Middle School

Pre-K (PDF)

Personal Supplies 

Please label all items with your child’s name.

  • Backpack (standard size-needs to be able to fit folder, no wheels)
  • Change of clothes (t-shirt, pants, socks and underwear) in a Ziploc bag
  • Child size blanket and pillow for nap – 1 small stuffed animal is welcome
  • 2 – Plastic 2 pocket folders
  • 1 spiral bound notebook
  • 1-2 Family pictures
  • Spill proof water bottle

To Share with the Class

Please do not label these items.

  • Construction paper
  • 1 pack of washable markers (Crayola recommended, not required)
  • 2 pack crayons – (Crayola recommended not required)
  • 1 package baby wipes
  • 6 Elmers glue sticks
  • 2 boxes of tissues

Not Required, but greatly appreciated.

  • Any size ziplock bags
  • Extra individually packaged snacks (goldfish, teddy grahams, etc.)
  • Playdough
  • Cardstock paper – any color/size
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Small Paper plates

Leave at home:

  • Toys

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Kindergarten (PDF)

Personal Supplies

Please label all items with your child’s name.

  • 1 Backpack
  • 1 Waterbottle
  • 2 Plastic 2 pocket folders
    • Math – Red
    • ELA – Yellow
  • 1 set of headphones in a gallon Ziploc bag (name on both headphones and
    gallon bag) *no ear pods please
  • 1 Plastic Pencil Case
  • Change of clothes (t-shirt, pants, socks, and underwear) in a Ziploc bag

To Share with the Class

Please do not label these items.

  • 1 box of tissues
  • 1 package of baby wipes
  • 1 pack of gallon sized ziplock bags
  • 3 boxes of 24 crayons (Crayola recommended not required)
  • 1 pack of washable markers
  • 4 glue sticks
  • 4 Dry Erase Markers – Expo – Black – Thin
  • 2 boxes of 12 No 2 pencils (pre-sharpened are great but not required!)
  • 1 Paper Mate Pink Eraser
  • 2 pairs of scissors – 5” blunt
  • 2 jars of Playdough
  • 2 composition notebooks

Specials

  • For Art Class:  Art sketchbook
          • 9″ x 12″ spiral or hardcover, no sketch pads. The iBayam Spiral Bound Sketchbook found on amazon is recommended. Students may continue using sketchbooks from previous year as well.

Optional and Much Appreciated Supplies!

  • 1 pack of snadwich size ziplock bags
  • 1 pack of construction paper (assorted colors)
  • 1 pack of white cardstocl paper
  • Extra crayons, gluesticks, and dry erase markers

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K-2 Self-Contained Class (PDF)

The following items MUST be labeled with your child’s name:

  • 1 backpack
  • New Students Only: 1 pencil Case
  • Extra pair of clothes ina  bag/diapers and pull-ups

The following items should NOT be labeled with your child’s name:

  • 1 pack of pencils
  • 1 pack of glue sticks
  • 1 pack of washable markers
  • 1 pack of dry erase markers  (thick or fine)
  • 1 container of baby wipes
  • 1 box of tissues

Optional, but MUCH appreciated supplies:

  • 1 roll of paper towels
  • 1 pack of sandwich bags (any size)
  • Clorox/Disinfectant wipes

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First Grade (PDF)

  • Backpack, water bottle, lunchbox (if bringing lunch to school)
  • 2 – large glue sticks
  • 1 – 24 count box of crayons
  • 1 pair of scissors
  • 4 black fine point dry-erase markers
  • 2 soft, pink erasers
  • 1 – 8 count package of washable markers OR Colored pencils
  • 1 – hard plastic pencil case to hold all the above desk supplies
  • 1 box of pencils, sharpened (DO NOT LABEL)
  • 4 – 2 pocket folders (preferably heavy duty) – label with name and subject (as noted) 
          • Yellow -ELA
          • Red – Math
          • Blue – Science
          • Green – Social Studeies
  • 1 black and white composition notebook with wide-ruled lines
  • 1 set of watercolor paints
  • 1 pair of sturdy Headphones, no ear buds please (please open package, label with name and put in zip top bag)
  • For Art Class:  Art sketchbook
          • 9″ x 12″ spiral or hardcover, no sketch pads. The iBayam Spiral Bound Sketchbook found on amazon is recommended. Students may continue using sketchbooks from previous year as well.

  • PE Class Supplies: Sneakers are required and comfortable clothes for moving are recommended.

Optional, but greatly appreciated:

  • Plastic zip top bags (large or small)
  • Index cards
  • Highlighters
  • Post-it notes
  • Any extra materials from the above supply list

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Second Grade (PDF)

Please label materials with student name and subject

      • 5 Two pocket folders durable plastic in the following colors and labeled:
          • Social Studies- Green
          • Science- Blue
          • Math- Red
          • ELA- Yellow
  • 1- Wide ruled composition notebook
  • 4 black dry erase markers
  • 2 pink rectangular erasers
  • 1 package of post-it notes
  • 1-24 Count crayons (write child’s name on)
  • 1- 8 count washable markers
  • 24 Sharpened Pencils (to share with the entire class)
  • 2 Big Glue sticks
  • Headphones(please put in a Ziploc bag and label. We prefer not wireless)
  • 1 Backpack without wheels
  • Container/box/case for supplies
  • Spill proof water bottle
  • Art classes for all students K-8:
        • Art sketchbook, 9″ x 12″ spiral or hardcover, no sketch pads. The iBayam Spiral Bound Sketchbook found on amazon is recommended. Students may continue using sketchbooks from previous years as well.
  • PE Class Supplies: Sneakers are required and comfortable clothes for moving are recommended.

**Supplies may need to be replenished throughout the year.**

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Third Grade (PDF)

Classroom Supplies: do NOT label

  • 2 dozen sharpened # 2 pencils
  • 2 large pink erasers
  • 2 large glue sticks
  • 4 black expo markers

Please label with student name and subject (as noted)

  • 1 box of crayons
  • 1 hard plastic pencil case ot hold all above desk supplies
  • 1 Red, 1 subject, wide-ruled, spiral notebook (Math)
  • 1 composition notebook (Spanish)
  • 4 – two-pocket folders (preferably heavy duty plastic)
    • Red – MATH
    • Yellow – ELA
    • Green – SOCIAL STUDIES
    • Blue – SCIENCE
    • Orange – SPANISH
  • 1 Spill proof waterbotle
  • Headphones (wired)
  • Art classes for all students K-8:
        • Art sketchbook, 9″ x 12″ spiral or hardcover, no sketch pads. The iBayam Spiral Bound Sketchbook found on amazon is recommended. Students may continue using sketchbooks from previous years as well.

Wishlist: if you would like to donate supplies for the classroom, we could use the following:

  • Plastic zip top bags (large and small)
  • Wide-Ruled loose leaf paper
  • Post it notes
  • Construction paper (all sizes and
    colors)
  • Colored pencils
  • Pencil cap erasers
  • Black sharpies (ultra fine and fine)
  • Extra materials listed above

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Grades 2-4 Self-Contained (PDF)

Essentials

  • Bookbag
  • 1 Leakproof Water bottle
  • Extra set of clothes in Ziploc bag
  • Wet Wipes

Optional, but greatly appreciated

  • Paper Towels
  • Index Cards
  • Highlighters
  • Any extras of items listed above

Classroom supplies

  • 1 Plastic Pencil Case
  • 2 Packs of Pencils
  • 1 3-Ring Binder (white, 1 inch)
  • Dry Erase Markers (4)
  • 1 Pair of Student Scissors
  • 1 Folder
  • 1 Pack of Washable Markers (Crayola preferred)
  • 1, 24-count box of Crayons (Crayola preferred)
  • Glue Sticks

Fourth Grade (PDF)

Community Supplies:

  • 12 sharpened #2 pencils
  • 2 big erasers
  • 3 large glue sticks
  • 4 small expo markers
  • 24 pack of crayons (Crayola if you are able)
  • 12 pack of colored pencils (Crayola if you are able)
  • 10 pack of markers (Crayola if you are able)
  • Assorted Highlighters
  • 1 Box of tissues

Personal supplies just for your child:

  • Red Folder – Math
  • Yellow Folder – ELA
  • Blue Folder – Science
  • Green Folder – Social Studies
  • Purple Folder – Unifinished Work
  • 1 pair of headphones (wired)
  • Art classes for all students K-8:
        • Art sketchbook, 9″ x 12″ spiral or hardcover, no sketch pads. The iBayam Spiral Bound Sketchbook found on amazon is recommended. Students may continue using sketchbooks from previous years as well.

Wishlist: if you would like to donate supplies for the classroom, we could use the following:

  • Plastic zip top bags (large and small)
  • Scotch tape
  • Post it notes
  • Black Sharpies
  • Colored pencils, markers, or crayons
  • Erasers
  • Tissues
  • Any supplies listed above

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Fifth Grade (PDF)

If you are purchasing a backpack for your child, please do not purchase a roller backpack. They do not fit in the lockers and our classroom does not have storage.

ELA/Math/Science/Social Studies

  • (1) 5 subject notebook (Please label MATH)
  • (1) Two pocket folder (Any color/pattern)
  • (1) 2 inch binder
  • (1) Pack of 5 dividers
  • (1) Pack of loose-leaf paper (Wide Ruled)

General Supplies

  • (2) 3-ring pencil pouches
  • (2) dozen- Sharpened #2 pencils (to be replenished throughout the year)
  • (1) Pencil sharpener
  • (2) Black Expo Markers
  • (1) Small Pack of Thin Markers
  • (1) Pack of 24 Crayons
  • (2) Large pink erasers or a pack of pencil-top erasers
  • (2) Large Glue Sticks (to be replenished throughout the year)
  • (1) Wired Headphones in a ziploc bag labeled with their name
  • (1) Water Bottle with closable top (Leak proof)

Special Areas:

  • Art– 9″ x 12″ sketchbook, spiral or hardcover, no sketch pads. The iBayam Spiral Bound Sketchbook found on amazon is recommended. Students may
    continue using sketchbooks from previous year as well.
  • Health– White folder
  • Music– Black folder
  • Spanish– Orange folder
  • Physical Education– Sneakers needed and comfortable clothes for moving
    recommended

**Supplies will need to be replenished mid-year

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Middle School (PDF)

Supplies needed for all middle school classes

  • Pencils (No. 2)
  • Pens (black or blue)
  • Loose leaf paper
  • Set of highlighters (4 colors)
  • Wired headphones (no bluetooth)
    **These items will be shared in all your classes. Please make sure you have enough to last throughout the school year

ELA Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

  • Yellow 2 pocket folder
  • Composition notebook

Math  Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

  • Red 2 pocket folder
  • Calculator – TI-30X IIS (Teachers will be using TI-30X IIS calculator in class.)

Algebra

  • Red 1-1 1 /2 inch Binder
  • Red Folder
    *A graphing calculator will be provided to you by the school.

Science Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

  • Blue 2 pocket folder
  • Blue 1 or 2 subject notebook

Earth Science

  • Blue 2 pocket folder
  • Blue 3 subject notebook
  • Black or blue pens

Social Studies Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

  • Green 2 pocket folder

  • Headphones-corded 3.5 mm plug

Spanish Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

  • Orange 2 pocket folder
  • New Student Only: Composition notebook

8th Grade Technology

  • 12″ Ruler
  • Purple 2 pocket folder
  • 1 subject notebook

Art Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

  • Art sketchbook, 9″ x 12″ spiral or hardcover, no sketch pads. The iBayam Spiral Bound Sketchbook found on amazon is recommended. Students may continue using sketchbooks from previous year as wel

Music Supply List for 6th grade

  • Pencil
  • 2 pocket folder

Music Supply List for 7th Grade

  • Black 2 pocket folder
  • 3.5mm-¼ inch stereo headphone adapter
  • old school headphones
  • double AA batteries

Health Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

  • White 2 pocket folder

6th Grade CTE

  • Composition notebook

7th Grade CTE

  • Composition notebook
  • Purple 2 pocket folder

Physical Education Supply List for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades

  • Students need to wear or bring athletic clothes to class which include running shorts, t-shirt, sneakers, and/or sweatpants. 
  • Sneakers

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