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Supply Lists

Dear Northwood Parents,

Listed below are supplies that each grade level suggests students bring to class this fall. These suggested lists have been compiled based on needs identified to support of the delivery of grade-level curriculum.

Please note that the Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to you free of charge. Your right to a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or extracurricular, and whether you get a grade for the activity or class. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that we cannot require you or your family to purchase materials or supplies for any school activity.

(If shopping at Office Depot, please use Northwood Elementary School’s Office Depot ID #70009075 at the check-out counter. This will ensure that Northwood will get a 5% sales credit for each of these purchases).

Pre-K

No Backpacks       Lunchboxes only

  • 1 box of crayons (24 count) – Crayola preferred
  • 1 box of Crayola "colors of the world" crayons (24 count)
  • 1 box of Crayola "colors of the world" fine-line markers (24 count)
  • 1 box glue sticks, small - Elmer’s preferred (12 count)
  • 1 ream of letter-size white copy paper
  • 1 container of Hand Wipes (i.e. Baby Wipes, Wet Ones, etc.)
  • 1 box of Tissues - larger box preferred
  • Lunchbox (with your child's name written on it)
  • Reusable water bottle (with child's name on it)

kindergarten

No Backpacks       Lunchboxes only

  • Plastic pencil box - 2 1/2" height maximum 
  • 1 white 1” View Binder- Avery Preferred (no design or name)
  • 2 boxes of crayons (24 count) – Crayola preferred
  • 6 small glue sticks – Elmer’s preferred
  • 1 pair of kid scissors – rounded
  • 1 ream of letter-size white copy paper
  • 1 pack of white Hi-Polymer erasers (Pentel preferred)
  • 1 container of baby wipes
  • 1 box of Tissues - large box preferred
  • 1 package Avery small address labels - #8167
  • 1 large bottle hand sanitizer

1st grade

Please no rolling backpacks
Backpacks should be able to hang on the backpack rack
 
We would like to encourage using a reusable lunch and snack pail/container
 
Please do not put names on supplies, except for the pencil box.
From the optional list below, it is helpful to have the following recommended items already stocked in your child’s
pencil box (with first and last name) on the first day of school:
 
2 sharpened #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils), 1 box of crayons, 1 pair kid scissors, 1 glue stick, 1 eraser
  • Plastic pencil box - 2 1/2" height maximum (example)
  • 1 dozen #2 pencils (sharpened) - Ticonderoga preferred
  • 2 box of crayons (24 count) - Crayola preferred 
  • 4 Expo black dry erase markers - fine tip
  • 1 pack of white Hi-Polymer erasers - Pentel preferred 
  • 1 pair of kid scissors - rounded
  • 1 box (12) glue sticks (small)- Elmer's preferred
  • 1- white 1 1/2" View Binder - Avery preferred (Do Not write your child's name on binder.)

Optional donation items for classroom use:

  • 2 reams of letter-sized white copy paper
  • 2 boxes of Tissues - large box preferred
  • 1 boxes of baby wipes - unscented
  • Astrobrights colored copy paper (any color)
  • Stickers (size of a quarter or smaller)
  • Sharpies (fine & ultra-fine) for art projects
  • White cardstock
  • Assorted color cardstock

2nd grade

Please no rolling backpacks
Backpacks should be able to hang on the backpack rack
 
It is helpful to have the following items already stocked in your child’s pencil box on the first day of school:
 
4 sharpened #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils), 1 box of crayons, 1 box sharpened colored pencils, 1 red ink ballpoint pen, 1 yellow highlighter, 1 pair kid scissors, 1 glue stick,   1 eraser (e.g. Pink Pearl, Magic Erase) 1 fine point dry erase marker, 1 whiteboard eraser and small pencil sharpener.
  • Plastic pencil box – 5 x 8-inch standard
  • 2 dozen #2 pencils (sharpened; no mechanical)
  • 1 box regular crayons - Crayola preferred (24 count)
  • 1 box colored pencils - Crayola preferred (18 count)
  • 4 medium point red ink ballpoint pens
  • 1 pair of kids scissors - rounded
  • 4 glue sticks
  • 2 erasers (e.g. Pink Pearl, Magic Erase)
  • 1 small pencil sharpener with cover
  • 4 Expo black fine point dry erase markers
  • 1 small whiteboard eraser
  • 2 yellow highlighter
  • Earbuds for Chromebook (in Ziplock bag)

Optional donation items for classroom use:

  • 2 Tissue boxes - Large preferred
  • 2 reams of letter-sized white copy paper
  • 1 containers of Hand Wipes (i.e. baby wipes, Wet Ones, etc.)
  • 1 ream of white cardstock
  • 1 pack of Avery Address labels #5160
  • 1 pack of 3x3 Post It Notes
  • 1 box of Ziplock bags (purchase size by last name): A-E snack size, F-K sandwich size, L-Q quart size, R-Z gallon size

3rd grade

Please no rolling backpacks
Backpacks should be able to hang on the backpack rack
 
It is helpful to have the following items already stocked in your child’s pencil box on the first day of school:
4 sharpened #2 pencils, 1 box of crayons, 1 box colored pencils, 1 red ink ballpoint pen,1 yellow highlighter, 1 pair kid scissors, 1 glue stick, 1 eraser, 1 fine point dry erase marker and small pencil sharpener.
  • Plastic pencil box – 5 x 8-inch standard
  • 2 dozen #2 pencils (sharpened) no mechanical pencils
  • 1 small hand-held pencil sharpener (must fit in pencil box)
  • 1 box colored pencils, sharpened (24 count)
  • 1 box of crayons (24 count)
  • 1 pair of kids scissors (Fiskars recommended)
  • 4 glue sticks
  • 2 erasers (e.g. Pink Pearl, Magic Erase)
  • 1 solid colored 1" binder with view-front cover (with inside pockets)
  • 1 4-pack thin black expo dry erase markers
  • 1 whiteboard dry eraser
  • 3 two-pocket plastic folders (1 red, 1 green, 1 blue) – no brads
  • 1 wide-ruled composition books
  • 2 yellow highlighters
  • 3 red pens
  • Earbuds for Chromebooks (in Ziplock, must fit in pencil box)
  • Student Planner ($7.00 can be purchased at school )

Optional donation items for classroom use:

  • 2 reams of letter-size white copy paper
  • 2 boxes of Tissue - Large preferred
  • 2 containers of Hand Wipes (sensitive skin preferred)

4th grade

Please no rolling backpacks
Backpacks should be able to hang on the backpack rack
  • 3-hole zipper pouch (for pencils, pens, erasers, scissors)
  • 1 3-ring binder (1 ” size with inside pockets)
  • Scissors (kid size)
  • 1- 12” ruler (standard and metric scale edges)
  • 3 yellow highlighters
  • 1 pack glue sticks
  • 3 red ink ballpoint pens
  • Dictionary (small size, student version)
  • 1 dozen #2 pencils (sharpened) (3 in pouch; the rest remain at home)
  • Headphones or earbuds for Chromebook use.
  • 2 erasers (i.e.: Pink Pearl, Magic Rub, or eraser tops)
  • 1 set of colored pencils – (12 count, sharpened)
  • 2 (70 page) college-ruled spiral notebooks (each a different color)
  • 2 fine tip black permanent markers (Sharpie brand preferred)
  • 2 packages of college-ruled notebook paper (Keep 1 at home)
  • 2 fine tip black Expo Low-Oder Dry-Erase Markers
  • 4 two-pocket folders (1 red, 1 green, 1 blue,1 yellow) NO plastic folders
  • Student Planner ($7.00 can be purchased at school)

The following novels will be read during the school year. Students will write and highlight in their personal copy. These novels can be purchased at any bookstore:

  • Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (September)
  • Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O’Dell (Fall)
  • By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleishman (Spring)

Optional donation items for general classroom use:

  • 1 ream of letter-sized (8 ½” x 11”) white copy paper
  • Tissue boxes – Large preferred
  • Ream of single-color copy paper (any color)
  • Hand Wipes (i.e. Baby Wipes, Wet Ones, etc.)
  • College-ruled notebook paper
  • 1 Box of Ziploc bags- gallon or snack size

5th grade

Please no rolling backpacks
Backpacks should be able to hang on the backpack rack
  • 1 3-ring binder (2”)
  • 1 set of 5 section dividers for binder (will label at school)
  • 1 3-hole zipper pouch or pencil box
  • 10-12 #2 pencils (sharpened)
  • 2 erasers (i.e.: Pink Pearl, Magic Rub, or eraser tops)
  • 1 small hand-held pencil sharpener with cover
  • 1 box of colored pencils (sharpened)
  • 2 red ink ballpoint pens (not erasable type)
  • 3 wide-ruled spiral notebooks
  • 1 set of earbuds (use with Chromebooks)
  • 1 black ultra-fine point Sharpie marker
  • 1 black fine point Sharpie marker
  • 2 different colored highlighters
  • 1 small pair of kids scissors
  • 2 packages of wide-ruled notebook paper
  • 4 black low odor dry erase markers
  • 1 dry erase board eraser
  • 1 pack of glue stick
  • 1 white glue bottle
  • Student Planner ($7.00 can be purchased at school)

The following novels will be read during the school year.  These novels can be purchased at any bookstore:

  • Esperanza Rising  by Pam Munoz Ryan 
  • Holes by Louis Sachar
  • The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

Optional donation items for classroom: 

  • Ream of letter-sized (8 ½” x 11”) white copy paper
  • Wide-ruled notebook paper
  • Ream of single color copy paper (any color)
  • Boxes of tissues – Large box preferred
  • Ream of single color cardstock (any color)
  • Hand Wipes (i.e. Baby Wipes, Wet Ones, etc.)
  • Avery Address Labels #5160
  • 1 Box of Ziploc bags- gallon or snack size
  • Package of 3 x 3 Post It notes

6th grade

Please no rolling backpacks
Backpacks should be able to hang on a chair
  • 3 hole zipper pouch (no pencil boxes)
  • 1 small pencil sharpener with cover
  • 1 (12 count) #2 pencils (sharpened)
  • 1 box colored pencils (sharpened)
  • 2 ultra-fine tip black permanent markers
  • 1 fine tip black permanent marker
  • 1 box crayons (24 count)
  • 1 box fine tipped colored markers
  • 2 red ink ballpoint pens (not erasable type)
  • 1 pair of student scissors
  • 4 glue sticks
  • Erasers (i.e.: Pink Pearl, Magic Rub, or eraser tops)
  • 1 3-ring binder (1 1/2" with clear plastic sleeve on outside front)
  • 1 pkg of college ruled lined binder paper (100 sheets)
  • 1 3-Subject spiral notebook
  • 5 two-pocket folders (3 hole punched)
  • 1 1-subject spiral bound notebook (100 pages)
  • 1- 12” ruler (standard and metric scale)
  • 4 low odor dry erase markers (Expo preferred)
  • Earbuds for Chromebooks (in Ziplock bag with name)
  • 1 small calculator (with square root key)
  • 1 white dry erase board (no larger than 8” x 12 “)
  • 4 highlighters (1 yellow, 1 green, 1 pink, 1 blue)
  • 1 3-ring binder ( ½ “ for music)
  • Student Planner ($7.00 can be purchased at school)

The following novels will be read during the school year. Students can write and highlight in their personal copy. These novels can be purchased at any bookstore:

  • Wonder by R.J. Palacio
  • The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
  • Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 

Optional donations items for classroom:

  • Tissues boxes - large preferred
  • Ream of white copy paper
  • Package of college ruled lined paper
  • White out Pens (for art projects)
  • Graph paper
  • Fine tip black permanent markers
  • Ultra-fine tip black permanent markers