Dear Vikings!
As you start your back to school shopping, I would like to share a suggested list of supplies that teachers at each grade level find helpful for their students to have. This suggested list of items -by grade -will be beneficial for your child to bring to class, daily. Thank you for your active involvement in your child’s education.
6th Grade Basic Supply List for All Core Classes
- 2 pencils with erasers ( and plenty of spares in the locker)
- colored pencils (set of 12 is fine)
- 1 box of tissue [PLEASE J]
- 1 composition notebook (2 if you have Mrs. Bitar for Math)
- 4 1-subject spiral notebooks (only 3 if you have Mrs. Bitar for Math)
- 4 pocket folders (duo-tang is not necessary)
- 2 packs of loose leaf paper (to split among all classes)
- 2 one-inch binders
Some Extras and a Note or Two
- some classes use markers (10 pk is fine)
- non-washable glue sticks (some teachers have them)
- small pair of scissors (some teachers have a class set)
- 2 composition notebooks
- 1 manual pencil sharpener
- 1 highlighter
- 1 tape
- PLEASE, don’t spend unnecessary $$ on 5-subject notebooks; each teacher prefers only single-subjects.
6th Grade Team Wish List (Absolutely not required, but any donations would be appreciated!)
- extra boxes of tissue
- #2 Pencils with erasers
- glue sticks (non-washable are best)
- disinfectant wipes
- a comfortable study spot at home including simple supplies (pencils, paper, ruler, simple calculator, etc.)
A Note About Trappers or Binders for 6th Graders
If your student would like to use a trapper keeper or a huge binder to put all their notebooks and folders into as a means of being organized and carrying it from class to class, that’s great! And, although these tools can help with organization, we find that sometimes they’ll simply become a place to ‘shove’ everything (like that elementary school desk), rather than using each subject’s folder to keep organized, resulting in misplaced assignments, study tools, notes home, etc.. So, please be sure to have a conversation about these tools (e.g., their usage and whether or not they are necessary) with students to help them decide what will work best for them to be even more successful. (Note, the 1-inch binder listed above is a completely separate supply for Math classes.)
7th Grade
- 2 Boxes of tissues
- 3 Containers of disinfectant wipes
- 1 Bottle of hand sanitizer
- Good Supply of #2 Pencils
- Erasers
- Small Stapler
- White out
- Red pens (a pack of 5)
- Colored Pencils (24)
- Markers
- Black pens
- Highlighters
- Wide ruled paper
- 6 single subject spiral notebooks
- Rulers-all graphs must be drawn with a straight edge
- Crayola Dry Erase Markers/eraser
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- 2 pocket folders with prongs, one for each class (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, Computers and Social Studies)
- Math class: One HEAVY DUTY OR ULTRA DUTY, 1 1/2″ to 2”, three-ring binder with window pane for cover sheet
- At least 8 divider tabs for binders
- Calculator- TI – 30X II S or Ti 84 or other graphing calculator. An investment into a good calculator can go a long way!
- Zippered Pencil pouch
- For Computer Classes: Auto or lead pencils, a plain folder with prongs and pockets, a good set of headphones or earbuds and an 8GB (or higher) Thumb Drive
8th Grade
- 2 Boxes of tissues
- 3 Containers of disinfectant wipes
- 1 Bottle of hand sanitizer
- Good Supply of #2 Pencils
- Erasers
- Small Stapler
- White out
- Red pens (a pack of 5)
- Colored Pencils (24)
- Markers
- Black pens
- Highlighters
- Wide ruled paper
- 6 single subject spiral notebook
- Composition Notebooks
- Rulers-all graphs must be drawn with a straight edge
- Crayola Dry Erase Markers/eraser
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- 2 pocket folders with prongs, one for each class (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies)
- Math class: One HEAVY DUTY OR ULTRA DUTY, 1 1/2″ to 2”, three-ring binder with window pane for cover sheet
- At least 8 divider tabs for binders
- Calculator- TI – 30X II S or Ti 84 or other graphing calculator. An investment into a good calculator can go a long way!
- Zippered Pencil pouch
- For Computer Class: Auto or lead pencils, a plain folder with prongs and pockets, A good set of headphones or earbuds and an 8GB (or higher) Thumb Drive
- Velcro
- Classroom Chairback Buddy/Chair Pocket
Foreign Language School Supply List:
- 6th grade: folder with prongs and pockets, lined paper, pencil, red pen, thin dry erase EXPO marker
- 7th grade: folder with prongs and pockets, lined paper, 2 notebooks, pencil, red pen, thin dry erase EXPO marker
- 8th grade: 3 notebooks, folder with prongs and pockets, lined paper, pencil, red pen, thin dry erase EXPO marker
Physical Education Supplies/Equipment
- shorts
- t-shirt
- white socks
- athletic shoes
- swimming suit (girls: one piece or modes two-piece)
- towel
- combination lock (all girls; some boys)
- sweat pants and/or sweatshirt (for “cool” outdoor days)
- Notebook to keep in gym
2D, 3D and Intro to Art Class
- box of 10 colored pencils
- Black Sharpie (double ended, thick & thin)
- A couple of 2B pencils ( lead pencils preferred w/ eraser)
- A box of 10 Crayola markers
- 12” Ruler wood, plastic or metal