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Lower School Supply Lists

Pre-K (Anderson)

  • 2 plastic folders (simple 2-pocket)
  • 1 white, 3-ring 1” binder (front should have plastic sleeve)
  • 1 50 top-loading page protectors
  • 2 boxes of tissues
  • 2 boxes of markers (unscented)
  • 3-4 glue sticks
  • 1 pump bottle of liquid soap
  • Underwear, socks, uniform pants in a marked Ziploc bag
  • Small pillow and blanket
  • Tennis shoes (Velcro)

Kindergarten (Petersen, Selb)

PDF Version (Updated July 29, 2011)

Items to label with student’s name:

  • 1 big backpack without wheels (durable)
  • 1 medium size Fiskars scissors
  • 1 extra set of underwear and socks (in Ziplock bag labeled with name)
  • 1 art shirt (old adult t-shirt style – no buttons or ties, please)

Items not labeled and placed in common container for all to use:

  • 4 colored, 3-ring, 1 1/2” binders
    • 400 top loading page protectors
    • front should have a plastic sleeve (suggested brand: Avery)
  • 4 felt tip black flair pens
  • 3 packages of washable markers
  • 2 box of 24 crayons
  • 1 folder (plastic)
  • 2 Elmer’s school glue bottles (4 oz.)
  • 6 glue sticks
  • 2 boxes of Kleenex (1 for World Language)
  • 1 bottle of soft soap or foam soap
  • 2 dozen No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
  • 3 packages colored pencils (sharpened)
  • 1 non-decorative pencil sharpener
  • 1 box of quart sized Ziplock bags
  • 2 containers of disinfectant wipes
  • 1 roll of paper towels
  • 1 extra pair of tie or Velcro tennis shoes to be kept at school for PE class
  • 1 package of Expo Dry Erase Markers

Please do not send school boxes.

First Grade (Wilson, O'Keefe)

PDF Version (Updated August 22, 2011)

Items to label with student’s name:

  • 1 large backpack or tote bag
  • 1 set of extra clothes (need not be uniform)
  • 1 box to store 4”x 6” inch index cards
  • 1 art shirt (old adult t-shirt style – no buttons or ties, please)
  • 1 extra pair of tie or Velcro tennis shoes to be kept at school for PE class
  • folders (5) labeled with name and subject:
    Homework Folder, Friday Folder, Portfolio, Spelling, Extra
  • spiral notebooks (4) labeled with name and subject:
    Dictionary, Spelling, Journal, Extra
  • 1 1/2 “ 3-ring binder (1) labeled with name and subject:
    Handwriting

Items not labeled (to be shared):

  • 1 box Kleenex
  • 10 glue sticks and one bottle white glue
  • 2 packs classic colored markers (one pack regular, one thin)
  • 1 12-pack thin colored pencils (sharpened)
  • 4 dozen yellow, No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
  • 1 pack lined index cards (4”x6”)
  • 2 packs lined index cards (3”x5”)
  • highlighters, pack of four
  • 2 containers of Clorox wipes
  • erasers, two pink pearl
  • crayons, box of 24
  • deck of playing cards for math

Other items may be requested during the school year.

Second Grade (Scalia, Berke)

PDF Version (Updated August 1, 2011)

  • 1 pair of medium scissors (fiskars work well)
  • 1 bottle of white liquid school glue
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 1 box of 24 crayons
  • 1 package of non-permanent markers
  • 1 package of colored pencils
  • 24 No. 2 pencils
  • 2 large pink erasers
  • 1 school box (no larger than 9” X 6”)
  • 1 box of Kleenex
  • 1 art smock or paint shirt (for art class-old adult t-shirts work well)
  • 2 durable folders with pockets
  • 1 wide-ruled spiral notebook
  • 1 package of stickers to be shared with class
  • 1 hand pencil sharpener
  • 1 roll of paper towels
  • 1 box of Zip-Loc bags-any size (Berke)
  • 1 container of disinfectant wipes (Scalia)
  • 1 extra pair of tie or Velcro tennis shoes to be kept at school for PE class

Please do not send “trapper keepers” or other binders.

Third Grade (Wright/Haase, Beggin)

PDF Version (Updated June 28, 2011)

  • 4 glue sticks
  • 1 small pencil box to hold supplies (no larger than 9”x 6”)
  • 2 pkg. wide-lined loose-leaf notebook paper (Wright/Haase)
  • 1 set colored pencils
  • 12 - #2 pencils
  • 1 large pink pencil eraser
  • 2 red ink pens
  • 2 black Flair pens (Fine Point)
  • 1 small box of crayons
  • child’s pointed scissors
  • 1 ruler with inches and centimeters
  • 4 pocket folders
  • 1 plastic pocket folder (Wright/Haase)
  • 1 Three-Prong Folder (Beggin)
  • 2 spiral wide ruled notebooks
  • 1 set markers
  • 1 highlighter
  • 1 deck playing cards
  • 1 package 3x5 ruled note cards (Wright/Haase)
  • 1 white 3-ring 1” binder with plastic sleeve on the cover (Avery)
  • 100 top loading page protectors (Wright/Haase)
  • 50 top loading page protectors (Beggin)
  • 1 box Kleenex
  • 2 rolls paper towels (Wright/Haase)
  • 1 roll paper towels (Beggin)
  • 1 bottle hand soap (Beggin)
  • 1 disposable camera (Beggin)
  • 1 set Dry Erase Markers (Beggin)
  • 1 set dry erases markers (black, red, blue, green) (World Language)
  • Optional:  For home practice – Aulos or Yamaha soprano recorder, plastic 3 pieces
  • 1 art shirt (old adult t-shirt style-no buttons or ties please)
  • 1 extra pair of tie or Velcro tennis shoes to be kept at school for PE class.
  • PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD’S NAME IS ON ALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

Fourth Grade (Stacy, Kimmerle/Sutton)

  • 12 pencils
  • 2 red pens
  • 2 boxes of Kleenex
  • 1 12-inch ruler with inches and centimeters
  • 2 packages of wide-ruled notebook paper
  • 2 rolls of paper towels
  • 1 package of colored pencils
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 1 deck of playing cards
  • 3 packages of lined index cards (2 for World Language)
  • 1 3-ring, 2” binder (no Trapper Keepers)
  • 1 container of dish/hand soap
  • 1 folder (for take-home work)
  • 1 art shirt (old adult t-shirt style – no buttons or ties, please)
  • 1 extra pair of tie or Velcro tennis shoes to be kept at school for PE class

Note:  All students will receive an assignment notebook for the first week of school.