Howard Drive Elementary School

2008-2009 School Supplies

The following is a general list of supplies that students
 need according to the grade they are entering.

Individual teachers may request additional items throughout the year specific to a particular class or project.

PLEASE...
No Trapper Keepers ---they do not fit in our desks.
No...Rolling Backpacks -Suitcase Packs- Backpacks with Wheels
Our Rooms Do Not Facilitate Their Size

PRE-K K 1 2 3 4

5

ART MUSIC

 

PRE-K

LABELED:
   Back Pack 
   1 plastic folder with pockets 
   Fitted crib sheet  
   Small Blanket 
   Sweater, if your child gets cold 
   Change of clothing in labeled Ziploc bag 
   1 clipboard 
   Lunch box (if not buying lunch in the cafeteria)
 NOT LABELED:
   1 pair of sturdy blunt scissors
   2 bottles of Elmer's Glue
   5 pencils with erasers
   1 box of thick crayons
   Box of gallon size zip-loc bags
   1 box of Crayola markers

KINDERGARTEN

  Book Bag ( large enough to fit Home Learning folder) NO WHEELS
  1 Plastic School Box  (approx. 8 x 5)
  2 JUMBO glue sticks (preference-purple)
  1 bottle of Elmer's Glue
  1 pair of blunt scissors
  2 Magic Rub (white) block erasers
  2 document folders with snap or Velcro closure
  2 primary composition books
  4 folders with pockets:  red, blue, yellow, green
  1 box crayons (16-24 color)/twistable (optional)
  1 pack colored pencils
  1 plastic 12" ruler (metric/standard)
  1 pack of sharpened pencils
  1 pack 3x5 index cards
  1 covered pencil sharpener
Optional Supplies:
  1 box of baby wipes
  1 box Ziploc bags (gallon)
  1 bottle of hand sanitizer
  Lunch box (if not buying lunch)*
  Sweater or Sweatshirt (the room does get cold at times)
Items are to be brought on the first day of school in a bag with the child's name..  
You will be notified throughout the year when items need to be replenished.
Check your child's school box periodically.
PLEASE label all items!

*Students buying lunch pay directly to the cafeteria on a daily or weekly basis.

1st GRADE

  1 plastic folder with pockets
  1 box of crayons (replenish as needed/16 count), no larger
  1 set of Expo "thick" dry erase markers (blue, black, red, green)
  1 pair of blunt tip scissors
  1 school box (plastic-approx. 8" x 5")
  1 bottle of Elmer's Glue (white glue) and five glue sticks
  1 black/white composition notebook (no spirals)
  1 bar eraser
  1 school box (plastic-8" x 5")
  1 covered pencil sharpener
  1 pack(24 count) pencils with erasers (10 sharpened\replenish as needed)
Optional Supplies:
  1 bottle hand sanitizer
  1 container of  "wet ones"
  1 ream white copy paper (8.5 X 11)
  1 box quart size Ziploc bags

Please Label ALL Supplies with Student Name

No Backpacks with Wheels 
CLASSROOM SPACE IS AT A PREMIUM

*2nd GRADE

4 composition books
1 spiral notebook for Spanish
1 large zipper pencil bag (no boxes, please)
1 scissor
1 box of crayons (16-24 colors)

1 pack of pencils (no mechanicals) each nine-weeks

1 pencil sharpener that holds shavings

1 box of colored pencils
1 - 12" ruler (with metric & standard units of measurement)
2 large glue sticks
1 plastic duo-tang folder with pockets for homework
2 packs of wide-ruled loose leaf paper for classroom use
2  large white rubber erasers
1 pencil sharpener that HOLDS pencil shavings
1 pack of pencils with erasers (each 9 weeks)

3 pens (red, blue, & color of choice)

2 dry erase markers

1 small (current) snapshot

2  highlighters (different colors)

Please bring $3.00 to purchase a required School Agenda.

LABEL EVERY ITEM IN ADVANCE WITH STUDENT NAME 

3rd GRADE

  2 blue pens
  1 highlighter
  4 pack - #2 pencils (sharpened)
  1 single-subject, spiral notebook
  1 five (5) subject, spiral notebook
  1 pencil bag (no boxes) and 1 pencil sharpener that holds shavings
  1 bottle white glue
  1 pair of scissors 
  4 duo tang folders (must have pockets and prongs) red, yellow, green, blue
  2 large packs of standard-rule notebook paper (three hole punched)
  1 ruler (12" with metric and std.)
  1 pack of colored pencils (No markers, please!)
  1 pack wide (low-odor) dry erase markers
  1 large/jumbo glue stick
  1-24 box of crayons
  1-1 inch 3-ring notebook with plastic cover
  1-Composition Book (journal)

  2-large white erasers

Optional Supplies:
  1 ream white copy (duplicating) paper
  1 ream colored copy (duplicating) paper
  hand sanitizer
  Ziploc bags (various sizes)
  baby wipes
  paper or plastic cups
 

Please bring $3.00 to purchase a required School Agenda.

Please label all school supplies prior to bringing them to school.

NO Bookbags With Wheels (Classroom space is at a premium!) 

4th GRADE

  1  one inch-three-ring binder with clear view cover
  1  five pack of double sided plastic pocket inserts (for binder)
  3  composition books (not spirals)
  3  multi-color duo-tang folders (with prongs and pockets) 
The following will be collected and used throughout the year:
  2 packages of wide-ruled notebook paper
  1 pack wide dry erase markers
  1 permanent marker (Sharpie)
*One soft pencil case with the following:
  1 intermediate scissor
  5 pre-sharpened pencils with erasers (available daily)
  1 large/jumbo glue stick; 1 bottle of Elmer's (or similar) white glue
  1 pen for checking work (any bright color)
  1 highlighter
  1 pack colored pencils
  1 box of crayons (16-24)
Optional Supplies:
  1 pack of markers
  1 ream colored copy (duplicating) paper
  1 ream white copy (duplicating) paper
  Anti-bacterial wipes or bottle of hand sanitizer
  

Please bring $3.00 to purchase a required School Agenda.

Please LABEL ALL SUPPLIES with Permanent Marker prior to bringing them to school and replenish *pencil case as needed.

NO Bookbags With Wheels (Classroom space is at a premium!) 

  

5th GRADE

  2 yellow highlighters, 1 pink highlighter 
  1 black permanent marker (fine tip)
  1  twelve inch ruler (standard/metric)
  2 large glue sticks
  4 hard cover Composition Books (not a spiral)
  1 pencil sharpener (covered)
  1 white bar eraser
  2 boxes of basic markers
  1-2 dozen sharpened pencils
  1 boxe of colored pencils
  1 scissor
  3 packs of index cards (3X5)
  6 inch protractor (clear)
  1 small capacity USB/Flash Drive (often available at school store)
  1 red pen
  2-3 packs blue or black pens
  2 packs of wide-ruled loose leaf paper (for classroom use)
  1 pack graph paper (1-inch square)
 1 pencil pouch for 3-ring binder
 1 set of multiplication flashcards
Optional Supplies:  (For Classroom Use)
  1 ream white copy (duplicating) paper
  1 ream colored copy (duplicating) paper
  1 pack dry erase markers
  1 container unscented baby wipes
  Ziploc bags (gallon and quart)
  1 bottle antibacterial hand sanitizer

DO NOT LABEL SUPPLIES!
Please Replenish Supplies Quarterly as Necessary

A required Daily Homework Binder will be sold on the first day of school in each 5th grade home room.  
The cost will be $10.00 and includes Student Planner and additional materials.
We would like all students to have the same binder system. 
 
Do Not Purchase At Local Retailers!

ART

All students in grades 2 through 5 are encouraged to donate a box of pencils.

1 Box of Wipes (Optional)

 

MUSIC

 

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