Beginning September 2008, Shenendehowa has prepared a district-wide supply list for elementary schools that includes district-supplied items and parent-supplied items. This is an effort to regulate the amount of supplies that parents have to purchase at the beginning of the year. Substitutions or eliminations are permitted by grade level in each school. Listed below is the parent-supply list for the 2008-09 school year. Brand quality is important.  Examples of the brands requested are listed below. Crayola Crayons—not Rose Art Ticonderoga Pencils (the sharpeners seem to “eat” the less expensive brands) Ziploc bags (they are sturdier than other bags). This is supplies from the master list that are needed by Tesago. Teachers should or will not ask families for any additional items, but may remove some items from the general family supply list. Teachers feel that it is a motivating (and parent/child bonding) experience to allow students to pick out their own items in a store.   Teachers would also like to be able to set-up a school supply giving tree during parent conferences or at Open House. They will provide a list of items they need for the classroom and parents would have the option of supplying these additional items.  Participation is strictly voluntary. Kindergarten Supply List Backpack or large book bag Two heavy duty 2 pocket folders-flexible vinyl One 3 ring binder-1 inch Crayola crayons – 24 count One 8-10 box of washable skinny markers--Crayola or Mr. Sketch -box of 12 One box of Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils (sharpened) Zippered pencil pouch-8 X 5 1 box of Ziploc bags gallon size for transporting projects and assignments (AM kindergartners) 1 box of Ziploc bags sandwich size for transporting projects and assignments (PM kindergartners) One large box of tissues for classroom sharing **Collection of funds, $8.00, for special projects Grade 1 Supply List Backpack or large book bag 2 – heavy duty 2 pocket folders (flexible vinyl) 1- 3 ring binder-1 inch Washable skinny markers (Crayola or Mr. Sketch) box of 12 Crayola crayons – 24 count 2 box Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils (sharpened) Pencil box 1 box of Ziploc bags gallon size for transporting projects and assignments 1 box of Ziploc bags quart size for transporting projects and assignments 2 Large Boxes of Tissues for classroom sharing Art smock **Collection of funds, $5-10, for special projects ** Grade 2 Supply List Backpack or large book bag 3 – heavy duty 2 pocket folders 1- 3 ring binder (1 inch) 2 Composition notebooks (marble- wide rule) 2- Block erasers- pink or gum Crayola crayons – 24 count Washable skinny markers (Crayola or Mr. Sketch- 8-pack) 2 box Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils (sharpened) Colored Pencils, 12-pack 2 Gallon Ziploc bags for transporting projects and assignments (girls only) 1 large boxes of tissues for classroom sharing (boys only) Art smock or a large T-shirt **Collection of funds, $10, for special projects, magazines, or weekly readers** Grade 3 Supply List Backpack Zippered  pencil pouch-8 X 5 2 boxes Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils-sharpened-no mechanical pencils 2 Block erasers- pink or gum Wide-rule loose leaf paper 24 pack crayons 2 Highlighters 1 Marble Composition Notebooks-100 pg. 1- 3- Ring Binder-1 inch 4 folders- 1 of each color: red, yellow, green, blue.  (No metal in middle so they can have three holes punched in them. Colored folders are part of the organizational system.) 1 large boxes of tissues for classroom sharing Art smock or a large T-shirt Grade 4 Supply List Backpacks or large book bag Rectangular pencil box or zippered pouch (8 X 5) Pack of thin markers -fine tip sharpies Pack of colored pencils #2 pencils- sharpened (no mechanical pencils) 2-  Block erasers- pink or gum Wide-rule loose leaf paper Pack of Erasable Pens 2- marble composition notebooks (100 pg.) 7- folders- 1 of each color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.  (No metal in middle so they can have three holes punched in them. Colored folders are part of the organizational system.) Art smock or a large T-shirt 2 large boxes of tissues for classroom sharing Teachers in all schools ask for books to be covered **Collection of funds, $15-20, for assignment books, Time for kids, recorder, special projects** Grade 5 Supply List Backpacks or large book bag Rectangular pencil box or zippered pouch - 8 X 5 #2 Ticonderoga pencils-sharpened-no mechanical pencils Pack of Erasable Pens-blue or black Colored pencils 3 Highlighters Wide-rule loose leaf paper 100 3X5 line Index Cards 2 Marble Composition Notebooks -100 pg. 6 folders- 1 of each color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and black OR accordion expandable portfolio 2 large boxes of tissues for classroom sharing Standard Elementary dictionary to be used for homework Transparent protractor Teachers in all schools ask for books to be covered **Collection of funds, $10, for Weekly Reader ** Standardized Supply List for Art, Music, Physical Education and Library Class Art #2 Ticonderoga pencils (no mechanical pencils) Art smock, old large T-shirt Soft erasers Music Recorder/case (starting in 3rd grade - and a one-time only purchase...assuming students don't lose them over the summer) Recorders are used Grades 3-6 and cost approximately $6.00. Folder Pencil Small 1” binder Physical Education Every child must have a pair of sneakers with non-marking soles.

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