Supplies

Supply list

Challenge Program Grade 5-6 for 2007-2008 Supply List

Please remember to label all items with student’s name!


1 Backpack (non-rolling)
1 3-ring binder (2” size (3” binders do not fit into desks))
10 dividers for binder (3-hole punched) – please label 7 ahead of time with these subjects:

reading, writing, math, science, social studies, vocabulary/spelling, keepers

(Please do NOT send single pocket folders or PEE-CHEES – thanks!)
BYO commitment to hard work
4 packs of 8 ½ x 11 inch white lined notebook paper
2 spiral notebooks with 3 holes (70-100 pages)
3 composition notebooks (no holes, usually have a marbled cover)
BYO spirit of curiosity
24 #2 pencils with erasers – at least 6 sharpened, if possible!
1 package of 12 or more fine tip colored markers
1 package of 12 or more colored pencils
3 highlighters
BYO higher level thinking skills
3 erasers, Magic Rub preferred
2 extra fine line permanent black Sharpies
2 regular black Sharpies
3 fine line black non-permanent marking pens, such as Pentel or Flair
1 12-inch ruler with BOTH standard and metric measurements
1 pair of pointed Fiskars (or similar) scissors
3 glue sticks
BYO persistence and perseverance
1 inexpensive five-function calculator (some students may be asked to have a graphing calculator – TI-83+ equivalent. You will be notified by the 3rd week of school)
1 protractor
1 clipboard
USB flash drive (marked with name) for saving student work. Sandisk works well, Memorex does not.
BYO willingness to challenge yourself


Optional (but we really love ‘em!) Items:
Ziploc bags – gallon, quart, snack sizes
pencil sharpener
pencil box
Purell hand sanitizer
1 box of facial tissues
baby wipes or handy cleaning wipes

*Please note that some supplies will become community supplies (dependent upon teacher style) in order to assist with management of items as well as to minimize loss throughout the school year.