I'm sure the students are all getting excited to do some back-to-school shopping. Here's a list of items I would like them to come prepared with on the first day of school, August 15:

1. Several sharpened #2 pencils.

2. Big Mouth "Backpack Filer" by Wilson-Jones *An accordian file that holds papers and fits into any backpack.$7.99 at Staples.
**Please label the pockets as follows:
•Homework agenda
•Homework
•Completed Work
•Teacher/Parent Notes
•School Notes

3. Pencil Sharpener with receptacle/casing to contain the shavings. $1.00 at Staples

4. One REGULAR (not rolling) backpack.

5. Pencil box or pencil pouch. You can get these as low as $0.50 at some stores.

6. Red ball point pen.

7. Expo or any dry-erase markers (4 pack) and 8 1/2 x 11 dry erase white board.

8. 1 container of anti-bacterial handwipes (we do not have a sink in the classroom so these are a great substitute), box of tissues

9. Wide ruled paper notebook with easy tear out pages. Staples has a 3 pack for $0.99.

*Please use a permanent pen to write your child's name on all supplies, including their backpack. Thanks a bunch! :-)