O.L. Smith Middle School

2017-2018:  6th-8th Grade Suggested School Supply List

Click here to download PDF file of school supplies:  2017-2018-Grades 6-8 Suggested School Supply List

6th Grade Supply List for Core Classes

If you’re unable to provide any supplies, please feel free to contact Ms. Consiglio, 6th grade math teacher, and she’ll be happy to make it work for your student.  Also, if you send anything ‘extra’ from our Wish List, those can be delivered to Ms. Consiglio in Room 26 and we’ll share them amongst our classes and students.

  • a good supply of #2 pencils with erasers for all classes (mechanical or traditional)
  • a checking pen or pencil (any color except black)
    colored pencils (set of 12 is plenty; one of these can be a checking pencil!)
    pencil sharpener with container to hold shavings
    pencil/supply pouch or container
  • 4 two-pocket folders with fasteners (one for each class)
  • loose leaf paper (one pack can be shared in all 4 class folders)
  • 1 composition notebook (for Language Arts)
  • 1 single-subject spiral notebook (for Language Arts)
  • 3 additional single-subject spiral notebooks or composition notebooks
    • 2 for Science, 1 for World Regions
    • PLEASE, no multi-subject notebooks are needed … single subject are fine)
  • 1-inch or 1.5-inch binder
    • PLEASE, no larger; this is strictly for creating an interactive Math ‘notebook’
    • if binder doesn’t have an inside pocket, please bring one 3-hole punched pocket page
    • if you have no pocket page, just bring a 2-pocket folder (no fasteners) to cut in half and we’ll make one in class (you can share the other half with a friend!)
  • 12-inch ruler with centimeters (we have some to share)
  • scissors (optional; we have some to share)
  • glue stick (non-washable are best; we have some to share)
  • 4 boxes of tissue (1 for each classroom)
    2 containers of Clorox wipes (optional, but appreciated for LA and Science)
    1 bottle of hand sanitizer (optional, but appreciated for Science)
  • trapper or organizational binder not necessary/student choice (please read below)

6th Grade Team Wish List (Absolutely not required, but any donations would be appreciated!)

  • extra boxes of tissue
  • hand sanitizer
  • #2 Pencils with erasers
  • glue sticks (non-washable are best)
  • printer paper
  • disinfectant wipes
  • a comfortable study spot at home including simple supplies (pencils, paper, 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

6th Grade Computer/Keyboarding Class (if this is one of your electives)

  • A couple of pencils (mechanical pencils preferred)
  • plain pocket folder
  • Clorox wipes for an extra 15 points (extra credit)
  • Kleenex tissue for an extra 15 points (extra credit)
  • A good set of headphones or earbuds

7th and 8th Grade Technology/Computer Classes

  • Please bring a good pair of headphones with a USB port
  • plain pocket folder
  • A couple of pencils (mechanical pencils preferred)
  • A box of markers
  • Clorox wipes for an extra 15 points (extra credit)
  • Kleenex tissue for an extra 15 points (extra credit)
  • Tape for hanging student posters on walls (such as 3-M moving tape)

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