Supply List & Lunch Menu

Writing Supplies

No. 2 pencils (Parents should stick to the basics to avoid classroom competition.)

Colored pencils

Pencil sharpener (hand held with a top to collect shavings)

Large pink eraser

Ballpoint pens

Box of crayons

Water-based markers

Spiral bound or composition notebooks

Loose-leaf notebook paper (Teachers can be picky about paper. Schools usually supply specially ruled handwriting paper to help younger children with letter formation. Older children use wide-ruled paper.)

Basic organizational supplies

3-ring binder

Pocket folders

Box for storing supplies

Highlighters

Index cards, ruled and unruled (for making flash cards)

A sturdy, supportive backpack (Some schools do not permit rolling backpacks because of space considerations; check with your school before considering this option.)

Basic craft supplies

Drawing paper

Construction paper

A ruler with English and metric measurements

Glue sticks

4-oz. bottle of white glue

Scotch tape

Stapler (A mini stapler is best for last minute stapling emergencies and it usually fits in the supply box.)

Scissors (blunt end for younger kids, pointy for older ones)

Watercolor paints