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Elementary schools basic supply list
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Kindergarten

  

• 1 full size backpack

(no wheels)

  

• 2 boxes of 24 Crayola crayons

  

• 1 pack of Crayola washable markers

  

• 1 Mead Stage 3

Primary Journal

  

• 2 packs of No. 2 pencils

  

• 10 glue sticks

  

• 1 Fiskar scissors (blunt tip)

  

• 1 large towel or folding mat (labeled with child's name)

  

• 1 full set of extra clothes (labeled with name)

  

• 1 pack colored pencils

   

First grade

  

• 1 full size backpack (no wheels)

  

• 1 Mead Stage 2 primary journal

  

• 10 glue sticks

  

• 20 packs of 24 pencils

  

• 1 Fiskar scissors (blunt tip)

  

• 1 supply box

  

• 2 boxes of 24 or more crayons

  

• 2 packs washable markers

  

• 2 D'Nealian handwriting tablet

  

• 1 1" binder

   

Second grade

  

• 1 bookbag (no wheels)

  

• 1 supply box (small)

  

• 2 pack No. 2 pencils with erasers

 

• 10 glue sticks

  

• 2 wireless composition books

  

• 2 boxes of 24 pack crayons

  

• 1 pair scissors (plastic handle)

  

• 2 packs loose-leaf paper (200 count wide rule)

  

• (1) 1 1/2" three ring binder

  

• 2 spiral notebooks (wide rule)

  

• 1 pack colored pencils

  

• 2 three prong folders

   

Third grade

  

• (1) 1 1/2" binder (no Trapper Keepers)

  

• 1 small school box or pencil pouch

  

• 1 box of 24 count crayons

  

• 3 packs of pencils

  

• 4 packs of notebook paper (wide ruled)

  

• 1 pair of scissors

  

• 2 yellow highlighters

  

• 2 red pens

  

• 2 packs of glue sticks

  

• colored pencils

  

• 3 spiral notebooks

  

• 1 book bag (no wheels)

  

• 1 pack cap erasers

   

Fourth grade

  

• Colored pencils

  

• 3 packs of No. 2 pencils

  

• (1) 1 1/2" binder (no Trapper Keepers)

  

• 4 packs of notebook paper (wide ruled)

  

• 1 pack red pens

  

• 1 box 24 count crayons

  

• 3 one subject spiral notebooks

  

• 2 packs of glue sticks

  

• 1 pair of scissors (blunt tip)

   

Fifth grade

  

• 3 packs of No. 2 pencils

  

• 1 three-ring binder (similar to Trapper Keeper)

  

• 6 class subject dividers (for three ring binder, different colors)

  

• 2 spiral notebooks

  

• 4 packs of notebook paper (wide ruled)

  

• 1 box 8-12 count colored pencils

  

The following items are especially beneficial to the classroom, but are not required: Facial tissue, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, antibacterial soap, paper towels and zip-lock bags.

  

No child will be penalized for failure to contribute listed items. If you should need assistance with providing supplies for your child, contact Jennifer Newkirk at (706) 216-5801, ext. 1804.

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