SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
2020-2021 Academic Year
Kindergarten Supplies
- 2 plastic 5” x 8” pencil boxes**
- pair of Fiskars scissors – blunt tip**
- 4 2-pocket folders (not plastic)**
- 10”x 14” secured plastic folders**
- pink bevel eraser**
- 10 large Elmer’s glue sticks**
- 1 roll of paper towel
- 2 containers of Clorox wipes (1 in August and 1 in January)
- 2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 (1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class)
- 1 box of masks
- Girls: bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
- Boys: bring one box of small size gloves
** to be labeled with the student’s name
Please bring one of the multiple listed items to school to start. Keep the rest at home until needed. (i.e. one glue stick, one 2 pocket folder, one pencil box.)
1st Grade Supplies
- 1 plastic 5”x 8” school box
- 1 pair of Fiskars scissors – pointy tip
- 1 8oz. Elmer’s white Glue
- 2 Elmer’s Glue Sticks – large
- 1 24 ct. Crayola crayons – NOT Roseart
- 1 10 or 12 ct. Crayola thick washable markers MUST include black
- 1 12 ct. Crayola colored pencils
- 2 plastic pocket folders (with two pockets)
- 2 pink bevel erasers
- 12 #2 wooden pencils
- 1 Pencil Sharpener with receptacle
- 2 boxes of family size tissue
- 2 containers of Clorox wipes (1 in August and 1 in January)
- 2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 (1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class)
- 1 box of masks
- Girls: bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
- Boys: bring one box of medium size gloves
2nd Grade Supplies
- 1 plastic 5 x 8 school box
- 1 pair of Fiskars scissors – pointy tip
- 1 4oz. Elmer’s Glue
- 1 Elmer’s Glue Stick – large
- 1 24 ct Crayola crayon (no more than 24, please)
- 1 10 - 12ct Crayola thick washable markers
- 1 24ct Crayola colored pencils
- 2 sturdy pocket folders
- 2 70 ct. Spiral composition books wide rule
- 2 pink bevel erasers
- 12 #2 pencils
- 2 black Paper Mate Flair pens (not Sharpie brand)
- 1 package multi-colored highlighters
- 2 boxes of family size tissue
- 2 containers of Clorox wipes (1 in August and 1 in January)
- 2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 (1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class)
- 1 box of masks
- Girls: bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
- Boys: bring one box of medium size gloves
3rd Grade Supplies
- Please do not write students names on any of the supplies. This will be done in classroom
- 1 plastic 5 x 8 school box standard size
- 1 pair of Fiskars pointed scissors
- 1 24 ct. Crayola crayons
- 1 24 ct. Crayola Colored Pencils
- 4 plastic pocket only folders
- 2 100ct. Composition Book wide rule
- 1 1/16” plastic ruler – 12” standard and metric
- 1 8 ct. Crayola thin classic colored markers
- 1 8 ct. Crayola thick classic colored markers
- 2 good erasers (no toy erasers)
- 24 #2 pencils (sharpened)
- 1 Pencil Sharpener with receptacle
- 2 8-color Crayola or Prang washable watercolors
- 2 containers of Clorox wipes (1 in August and 1 in January)
- 2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 (1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class)
- 1 box of face masks
- 1 box of Gallon size Ziplock bags (no slider zippers please)
- Girls: bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
- Boys: bring one box of medium size gloves
4th Grade Supplies
- 1 pair of scissors – sharp tip
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4 77oz. Elmer’s Glue Stick -
1 24 ct Crayola crayon (not the washable kind) -
1 12 ct washable thick markers -
1 12 ct washable thin markers -
1 12 ct colored pencils -
1 letter size expanding file folder with at least 8 pockets -
4 plastic pocket only folders -
1 Composition Book (100 sheets 71/2 x 9 3⁄4 inches, wide ruled) -
4 8 1⁄2 x 11” Spiral Notebooks -
1 1” 3-ring binder with 3 dividers for music -
1 1/16” wooden ruler – 12” standard and metric -
1 packag of 150 ct. wide rule filler paper -
4 red pens -
24 #2 wooden pencils sharpened (no mechanical pencils) -
2 Fluorescent yellow Hi-Liter brand highlighter -
1 packages 3x5 100 ct. Ruled Index Cards -
1 plastic index card box -
1 clear 6 quart plastic bin/shoe box with detachable lid -
3 Sharpies ultra fine point permanent marker (black) -
2 Sharpies regular, any color -
4 white board markers (dry-erase) -
1 jump drive (at least 16G) -
1 pair of earbud headphones -
1 box of sandwich size Ziplock bags -
1 roll of paper towels -
2 containers of Clorox wipes ( 1 in August and 1 in January) -
2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 ( 1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class) -
1 box of face masks -
Girls: bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer -
Boys: bring one box of medium size gloves
4th Grade Required Reading: to be read in class
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By the Great Horn Spoon! --- by Sid Fleischman -
The Cricket in Times Square --- by George Selden -
In the Year of the Boar & Jackie Robinson-- Bette Bao Lord
5th Grade Supplies
- 1 Canvas pencil bag
- 1 pair of scissors – sharp tip
- 2 Elmer’s Glue Stick
- 1 bottle of Elmer’s School (liquid) Glue
- 1 24 ct Crayola crayon
- 1 12 ct washable thick markers
- 1 12 ct color pencils
- 4 plastic pocket folder
- 1 package of 150 ct. college rule filler paper
- 1 package of graph paper
- 1 1/16” wooden ruler – 12” standard and metric
- 3 8 1⁄2 x 11” Spiral Notebook
- 6 red erasable pens
- 2 black fine point Sharpie marker
- 2 black ultra fine point Sharpie marker
- 2 black white board markers
- 2 white board markers- any color
- 2 Yellow highlighters
- 24 #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
- 1 jump drive (at least 16G)
- 1 1” 3-ring binder with 3 dividers for music
- 2 boxes of family size tissue
- 1 box of masks
- 2 containers of Clorox wipes (1 in August and 1 in January)
- 2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 (1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class)
- Girls: bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
- Boys: bring one box of large size gloves
Required reading: to be read in class
- A Wrinkle in Time --- by Madeline L’Engle
- The Wizard of Oz --- by L. Frank Baum
- Number the Stars --- by Lois Lowry
6th Grade Supplies
- 1 Spacemaker 5” x 8” school box
- 1 pair of scissors – sharp tip
- 2 Elmer’s large glue sticks
- 1 27 oz. bottle of liquid glue
- 1 12 ct. washable thin markers
- 1 12 ct. colored pencils (preferably the twistable color pencils)
- 1 box of oil pastels
- 2 Composition Books
- 2 1/16” wooden ruler – 12” inches & 30.5 cm (one for home)
- 2 metal compasses (no plastic - one for home.)
- 2 6”clear protractor (one for home)
- 1 1 1/2” binder for school papers
- 1 pack of graph paper
- 3 packages of 200 ct. college rule filler paper
- 1 set Avery Big 8 Tab Two-Pocket Insertable Plastic Dividers
- 1 1” 3-ring binder with 3 dividers for music
- 2 blue pens and 3 red pens
- 2 Fluorescent highlighters
- 1 white out tape
- 1 eraser
- 1 pencil sharpener with receptacle
- 2 packages of 3x5” 100 ct. ruled index cards
- 1 jump drive (at least 16G)
- 1 clear 6 quart plastic bin w/detachable lid-labeled w/name
- 1 locker shelf (10” x 11” x 8”)
- Blue/Gray PE uniform available from Classic Design
- Backpack – 12’wide x 24” length x 6” deep
- 2 boxes of family size tissue
- Girls to bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
- Boys to bring one box of size extra-large gloves
- 2 containers of Clorox wipes (1 in August and 1 in January)
- 2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 (1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class)
Required book to be read during the school year
Hatchet --- by Gary Paulsen7th and 8th Grade Supplies
7th and 8th Grade General Supplies:
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4 blue or black pens
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4 red pens
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1 Correction tape
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1 0.7mm mechanical pencil and lead or #2 pencils
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1 white Hi-Polymer eraser (latex free, plastic, or vinyl)
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1 12ct. colored pencil set
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1 12ct. washable Crayola thin markers
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2 plastic pocket only folders
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Binder paper college ruled (must have paper all year)
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2 containers of Clorox wipes (1 in August and 1 in January)
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Girls to bring one large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
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Boys to bring one box of large size gloves
iPad Policy
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West Portal Lutheran (WPL) has a 1:1 iPad program for our 8th graders. 7th grade students should bring their school purchased Ipad for class.
7th and 8th Grade Class Specific Supplies:
English
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3 x 3 Post-It notepads – steady supply for the year
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1 packet of 4 x 6 lined notecards
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1 9 3/4” x 7 1/2” composition book – college rule
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2 fluorescent highlighters
Math
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1 1/16” wooden ruler- standard and metric
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1 6” clear protractor
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1 compass (metal w/round adjuster - no plastic)
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1 50 ct. graph paper 4 squares/inch
Science
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1 2” 3-ring binder for Science with 4 divider tabs
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1 spiral notebook for Science
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1 tri-fold science fair board
Social Studies
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1 9 3/4” x 7 1/2” composition book – college rule
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1 1” 3–ring binder with 4 divider tabs
Language – Spanish/German
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1 1” 3-ring binder for German with 4 divider tabs
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1 1” 3–ring binder for Spanish with 4 divider tabs
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1 spiral notebook for Spanish
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1 plastic pock folder for Spanish
Religion
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1 spiral notebook for Religion
Music
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1 1” 3-ring binder for Music with 3 dividers
Computer - 7th & 8th Grade
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1 jump drive (at least 16G)
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2 containers of Endust for Electronics, Anti-static Dry Wipes/Cloths, Pack of 70 (1 in August and 1 in January for Computer Class)
Computer - 8th Grade ONLY
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Staples 2- Pocket Fastener Folder with Business Card Slot, ANY color, 10/Pack (13390-US)
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Staples Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, clear, 100/Box (3186)
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Avery Extra Wide Ready Index Numeric Paper Dividers, 8-tab, Multi Colors (11163)
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TRU RED Plastic Magazine File, Black (TR55279)
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Avery Economy 1” 3-Ring View Binder, ANY Color (520072)
PE
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PE Uniform Shirt and Shorts available at Classic Design
* Please note: Teachers may request other supplies throughout the year.
Required Books During the School Year - Grade 7
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
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The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
Required Books During the School Year - Grade 8:
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Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Jiang
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True Grit by Charles Portis
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The Tempest by William Shakespeare – Folger Shakespeare Library: Updated Edition
Required Summer Reading for Grade 7 & 8 - English
Read a narrative book (a book that tells a story—fiction or nonfiction) before the first day of school. You may choose the book you want to read, but here are some suggestions:
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Booked, The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (realistic fiction)
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Ender’s Game by Olson Scott Card (science fiction)
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Cinder by Marissa Meyer (science fiction)
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Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan (fantasy)
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City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
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The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen (fantasy)
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Okay for Now, Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt (realistic fiction, historical fiction)
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The Fiddler’s Gun by A.S. Peterson (historical fiction)
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The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz (historical/fantasy)
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (suspense/mystery)
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The Lions of Little Rock by Kristen Levin (historical fiction)
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Theodore Boone books by John Grisham (mystery)
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Alex Rider books by Anthony Horowitz (spy/action)
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Uglies, Pretties, Specials by Scott Westerfield (dystopia/science fiction)
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Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordon (myth/fantasy)