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Summer Reading & 2024-25 Supply Lists

Lower School Supply Lists
 
All school supplies should be brought to school on Registration Day. Supplies may need to be replenished during the school year.
 
 
12 pencils - Ticonderoga preferred
3 boxes of 24 crayons
2 boxes of colored pencils - 12 or 24 count
1 pack of thin black dry-erase markers...Expo is preferred
1 dry-erase eraser
1 pair of good quality children’s scissors
1 box of washable, non-toxic markers
6 pk glue sticks
6 sturdy two-pocket folders - (preferably: Red, Yellow, Blue, & Green)
1 white 3 ring binder - 1”
1 set of 8 watercolors with brush
1 box of tissues
1 lunch box
1 water bottle
1 bottle of Hand Sanitizer (8 oz.)
1 container of sanitizing wipes
 
Please send reusable flatware (forks and spoons) with your child's lunch as needed. Thank you for helping our class GO GREEN!
 
We always appreciate donations of: eraser tops, extra crayons, Ziploc bags, Lysol wipes, mosquito repellent, paper plates, and napkins.
 
 
All school supplies should be brought to school on Registration Day unpackaged and clearly labeled with your child's name. Supplies may need to be replenished during the school year. 
 
1 standard/metric ruler (no bendable rulers) 
1 black & white copybook standard size with sturdy cover (college ruled) 
30 sharpened pencils with erasers (to be replenished as needed) 
1 pkg. of eraser heads and pink gum erasers 
2 bottles of Elmer's White School Glue- (40z. plastic bottle) 
1 pk. of glue sticks 
1 box of 24 Crayola crayons- (no box larger than 24) 
1 pair of good quality scissors (child size) 
1 set of 8 Crayola watercolors with brush (basic colors, no fluorescent) 
1 set of colored pencils 
3 pk. of white index cards 
1 set of thick markers (basic colors) 
1 pk. black sharpie pens 
1 pk. of regular sharpie markers (multicolored) 
2 pk. of black dry erase markers (Expo preferred) 
3 sturdy folders with pockets 
1 sturdy zippered pouch for pencils and crayons (to fit in desk) 
1 pk. of sticky notes (containing 3) 
2 pkg. of large paper plates and 1 pkg. or small paper plates (no plastic or Styrofoam) 
3 boxes of tissues 
4 containers of sanitizing wipes 
1 lunch box 
1 water bottle 
 
Please send reusable forks, spoons, and knives with your child's lunch when necessary. Thank you for helping our class GO GREEN!
 
Specials Supply List
 
Art: "Always Accepting" List: Baby Wipes & Ziploc (quart/gallon) bags 
 
PE: Sneakers
 
Recess: Closed-toed shoes or sandals with backs are required


All school supplies should be brought to school on Registration Day unpackaged and clearly labeled with your child's name. Supplies may need to be replenished during the school year. 
 
24 Ticonderoga #2 pre-sharpened pencils 
2 large glue sticks 
3 black dry erase Expo markers 
24 Crayola colored pencils (pre-sharpened) 
1 box of Crayola magic markers (any size/thickness) 
1 box Crayola crayons 
2 heavy duty pocket folders (preferably plastic or plastic coated to last) 
1 pair children's scissors 
1 large pencil/supply box (to fit in desk) 
1 handheld pencil sharpener (with lid to catch the shavings) 
1 lunch box 
1 package any size of index cards 
1 set of reusable utensils (to keep in lunch box - we will not have any to share)
1 large water bottle 
1 tissue box 

**Please put 5 pencils with eraser caps, coloring tools, scissors, pencil sharpener, dry erase markers, crayons and 1 glue stick in your labeled pencil box. Please put the rest in a large zip lock bag labeled with your child's name, which we will disperse as needed. 

Classroom Wish List: (Please choose 1 item for our classroom.) 
1 package of wide ruled loose leaf paper 
1 package of paper plates 
1 large container of antibacterial wipes 
1 box of gallon zip lock bags (with/without zipper) 
1 box of quart sized zip lock bags 
1 pack of eraser caps 

Specials Supply List 
 
Art:
5 #2 pencils
1 black sharpie
2 pink erasers 
"Always Accepting" List: tissues, Baby Wipes, Ziploc (quart/gallon) bags  
 
Music:
1 Soprano Recorder 
1 Recorder Express Soprano Recorder Method Book by Artie Almeida (Both the recorder and the book will be sold when music begins as distributed by the music teacher with checks payable to the school. The total cost is typically $20.

PE/Slab:
Closed-toed shoes or sandals with backs are required
Required SUMMER READING - Bring only the one you enjoyed reading the most. 
1 pencil pouch 
5 two-pocket folders (not including specials supplies listed below) 
1 graph book for Math (2 or 4 inch squares) 
2 copy books 
3 packs of pre-sharpened pencils 
1 pack of erasers 
1 standard 12-inch ruler (with centimeters) 
1 pair of scissors 
1 set of colored pencils 
1 set of colored markers 
1 set of crayons 
1 bottle of glue 
2 packs of glue sticks 
1 package of dry erase markers 
1 highlighter 
1 ultra fine black sharpie (pen) 
1 pack of sharpies (markers) 
2 packs of sticky notes (standard size) 
2 packs of lined index cards 
1 lunch box, including a set of reusable silverware as needed
1 reusable water bottle 
1-2 individually packaged plastic tape dispenser(s) 
 
Be prepared to share most items with your classmates; certain things will be labeled "community supplies."
 
Bulk Supplies: (Please choose at least two items to donate.) 
paper towels 
napkins 
tissues 
wet wipes paper plates plastic forks 
plastic spoons cups 

Specials Supply List
 
PE: Each child receives one PE Shirt on Registration Day as part of the tuition package. More shirts may be purchased if needed. 
 
Music: 1 pocket folder & highlighter 

Art: sketchbook, erasers, & 1 pack of pencils 

Spanish: 1 pocket folder with prongs, 1 notebook & 1 pack of pencils 


1 5.5" x 8.5" dated school student planner (Global Datebooks is a good brand) 
1 sturdy zippered pencil pouch (or box that will fit in the desk) 
24 Ticonderoga #2 pencils 
1 small bottle of Elmer's glue 
2 large glue sticks 
1 package of EXPO markers 
4 highlighters (different colors) 
1-2 Individual Packaged Plastic Tape Dispenser(s) 
1 pack of assorted colored pens (ones that don't click or come apart easily) 
1 24 pack colored pencils 
1 pair of scissors 
1 small handheld pencil sharpener 
1.5 inch 3 ring binder 
1 pack of 5 dividers with pockets for binder 
3 poly 2-pocket folders (no prongs) 
1 package white lined ruled index cards 3 x 5 
4 packs of light colored sticky notes (3 x 3) 
1 pack of looseleaf paper 
1 1/4" graph paper notebook for math 
3 hard covered wide ruled composition notebooks 
Water jug & lunch kit with reusable utensils as needed 

Wish List for the Classroom 
tissues 
paper plates, napkins, & cups 
Clorox wipes 
masking tape and/or packing tape 
1 quart Ziplock bags 
pack of 1/4" graph paper 
crayons, markers, sharpies 

Specials Supply List
 
Spanish: 
1 composition notebook (yellow) 
1 2-pocket folder with prongs (yellow) 
 
Art:
Sketch book
5 #2 pencils
1 black sharpie
1 Pack of 3 Paper Mate Pearl White Erasers 
*Art Room "Always Accepting" List* - Box of Tissues, Baby Wipes, Ziploc (quart/gallon) bags 
 
Band:
Yamaha Band Student book (available at school store)
Concert band instrument that is playable and not in need of repairs (our repair technician will not be back on the island until October) 
Required: Water jug & lunch kit with reusable utensils as needed.
PE shirt, GHCDS Polo shirt, water bottles, and lunch kits should be labeled with your student's name. 
 
1 student school year planner required 
1 sturdy zippered pencil pouch - able to hold up to 8 pencils/pens/highlighter/scissors 
5 composition college ruled notebooks 
1 ream printer paper 
1 3-prong plastic pocket folder orange (math) 
1 3-prong plastic pocket folder blue (writing) 
1 3-prong plastic pocket folder green (science) 
1 3-prong plastic pocket folder red (global perspectives) 
1 home - school folder 
1 pack white index cards 
Scissors 
3 pack glue sticks 
1 regular glue 
1 fine point black sharpie 
1 package Extra fine black/blue dry erase markers 
1 package colored pens for marking (asst mixed colors) 
1 pack of highlighters 
1 pack of pink Pearl eraser 
3 packs of tape 
48 Ticonderoga #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils, please) 
1 pack (12) Colored pencils 
1 box of Kleenex 
1 roll of paper towels 

Be prepared to share most items with your classmates; certain things will be labeled 
 
Specials Supply List: 
 
Spanish: 
1 composition notebook (yellow) 
1 2-pocket folder (yellow) 
Packet of sharpened pencils 
 
Art: 
5 #2 pencils 
1 black sharpie 
1 Pack of 3 Paper Mate Pearl White Erasers 
1 sketch book 
*Art Room "Always Accepting" List* - Box of Tissues, Baby Wipes, Ziploc (quart/gallon) bags 
 
Band: (Grade 6 Cadet Band) 
Concert Band Instrument 
Music Binder with 10 clear plastic sheets in which to place band arrangements and special music. A pocket in the binder can carry the same book used last year: Yamaha Student Lesson Book 1. (This is the same book that was used in 5th grade band.)