Each family is asked to bring 5-7 of the items below (or just 1 case of copy paper) along with the “Must Haves” items for your child’s classroom. If you can donate additional items, we thank you!
We appreciate your support!
- 1 ream of copy paper (counts as 1 item)
- paper plates (large or small)
- white, 13-gallon garbage bags
- masking tape 1” (not blue painters tape)
- paper towels (we need lots!)
- glue sticks
You may plan to bring your supplies to school before the first day of school. It’s a good idea to call first to make sure we are here.
The school is open 8am to 4pm and you can reach us at 734-420-3331.
Also, please ensure all items of clothing, lunch boxes, water bottles and backpacks are labeled.
Preschool – Must Haves | Preschool – Consider Donating |
Each child will need in the classroom Binder A family photo to fill in our family tree branches with love Extra clothes in a Ziplock bag labeled with name (shirts, pants, underwear, socks) Napping items for our all-day students (sheet, blanket, etc.) Each child will need daily Backpack Lunch bag/box Healthy snack Filled water bottle | Paper towels Tissue Paper plates |
Primary Grades K-1: Must Haves | Primary K-1: Consider Donating |
Each child will need in the classroom A Mead Primary Journal, grades K-2 (available on Amazon). Stickers to decorate and personalize their journal. 2 pocket folders, preferably the plastic type. One yellow, one green. One 3 ring, 3 inch binder. Each child will need in their locker Spare change of clothes, season appropriate and including underwear and socks. Rain boots and/or snow boots, depending on weather. Indoor shoes (eg clean sneakers, slippers, crocs etc) for when it’s wet and muddy outside. Rain/snow pants and jacket, depending on weather. Hat and gloves (two pairs of gloves is useful during snow). Each child will need daily Backpack Lunch Healthy snack Filled water bottle Gym shoes on gym class days | Classroom resources needed for whole class use, should you wish to donate Washable markers Crayola crayons Colored pencils Pencils Dry erase markers Highlighters Erasers Glue sticks Tape Scissors Model magic (all colors) Air dry clay Tissue paper Popsicle sticks Colored pipe cleaners Any craft stickers, gems, foam shapes etc. Googly eyes Pom poms Glitter Masking tape Duct tape (all colors) Paintbrushes Yarn or string Small boxes, paper tubes and recyclables suitable for junk modeling Anything else you think could be used to be creative! Boxes of Kleenex Clorox or Lysol wipes Rolls of paper towel |
Elementary Grades 2-5: Must Haves | Elementary Grades 2-5: Consider Donating |
Each child will need in the classroom 1 Three Ring Binder (1 inch) Dividers (5- Please Label): Reading, Math, Writing, Social Studies, Spelling Notebook (for daily journal) Composition Book (for math) Each child will need for their personal cubbies 4-5 Glue Sticks Colored Pencils Markers Headphones (labeled please!) Pencil Box/Pouch Tape Scissors Pencils and erasers Water bottle Each child will need in their locker Spare change of clothes, season appropriate and including underwear and socks. | Classroom Needs: Kleenex Tissues Clorox Wipes Dry Erase Markers Ream of lined Paper Ziplock Bags- Sandwich & Gallon Color Pencils/Markers for the class Pencils for the class Sharpie Markers all colors Bottles of Elmer’s Glue Things For Make Something (Please pick a few things and donate if you can) Colored Duct Tape Clay Stickers Google Eyes Socks (dollar store) Shoe Boxes Fabric Yarn Beads Clothes Pins Pipe Cleaners (all colors) Buttons String Popsicle Sticks Anything you think the kids could be creative with. |
Middle School Grades 6-8: Must Haves | Middle School Grades 6-8: Consider Donating |
Each child will need in the classroom 1 2 or 3 inch 3-ring binder with pockets for planning and for gathering portfolio pieces 1 package of five tabbed dividers for binders 6 folders with pockets and 3 center prongs for adding paper Red-Math Blue-Language Arts Yellow-Museum Purple-Social Studies Green-Science Black-Daily/Weekly Take Home folder 1 composition-style notebook – Science 3-5 packs of loose-leaf paper (can be wide-ruled or college-ruled) 1 pencil case or box labeled with your name 1 package of erasers 1 package of pens including a blue, black, and red pens 1 bottle of white-out 1 set of 12 Papermate or Flair fine-tipped colored markers 1 box of 12-24 colored pencils 1 box of 12-24 regular pencils 3 highlighters (green, yellow, and orange) 1 small package of multi-colored post-it or sticky notes 3 Glue sticks 1 small stapler with staples 1 small pair of scissors 2 packages of 4×6 cards 2 packages of 3×5 cards | Ream of copy paper Paper towels Masking tape 1” Glue sticks Tissue boxes |