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School Supplies 26-27

Jul 20
3 min read

Updated: Jul 23

It's school supply season once again! We want to make sure all our students have the materials they need for successful learning this fall.


Please purchase your supplies by August 11, as we will ask that you bring them with you to back to Open House night (K-8) or High School Orientation. Scroll down to see which items will stay with your child (personal) and which items will be left with your teacher as a classroom supply.


K-8 Open House Schedule

August 12 - Last names (family names) that begin with letters A-L

  • Session 1 - 4:30pm-5:20pm

  • Session 2 - 5:30pm-6:20pm

August 13 - Last names (family names) that begin with letters M-Z

  • Session 1 - 4:30pm-5:20pm

  • Session 2 - 5:30pm-6:20pm


HS Orientation - August 14



Back to school sales have started. Shop in store or online early for the best deals and selection.


Telra strives to keep our school supply lists short and simple to minimize the cost to families. In general, it is fine to substitute brands. However, in a few places we have named specific brands and request you provide those if you can.



Kindergarten - Grade 3 List

"Personal" items can be kept in your cubby/locker or backpack. "Classroom" items should be dropped off in your assigned classroom.

(1) - Headphones - with microphone (personal)

(1) - 3-Ring Nylon Pencil Pouch w/ Mesh Window, 10" x 7.5" (personal)

(2) - Pocket Heavy Duty Poly Folder with Brads, Assorted Colors (1 Personal, 1 stays with classroom)

(60) - Pencils (classroom)

(12) - Expo low odor dry erase marker, fine tip (classroom)= > Target.com

(4) - Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser, Small, White (1 personal (put in your pencil pouch, 3 stay with classroom)=> Walmart.com

(2) - Small Washable All Purpose School Glue Stick, .21 oz. (classroom)

(1) - Kids Scissors, Blunt-Tip, 5", Ages 4+, Assorted Colors (classroom)

(1) - Colored Pencils, Full Length, Sharpened, 12 ct. (classroom)

(2) - Crayons, 24 ct. (classroom)

(1) - Markers, Classic, Broad Tip, 10 ct. (classroom)

(6) - Wide Ruled Composition Book, 100 sheets (classroom)=> Staples.com

(2 boxes) - Facial Tissues (classroom)

(1) - Loose leaf 3-hole punch paper - 1 pack, wide ruled (classroom)

(2) - Ruled index cards 3"x5", 100ct (classroom)

Grade 4-8 List

"Personal" items can be kept in your cubby/locker or backpack. "Classroom" items should be dropped off in your assigned classroom.

(1) - Headphones or earbuds - with microphone (personal)

(1) - Case It or similar 2" (3-ring) binder - (personal)

(1) - Laptop case with strap (personal) - Telra provides a laptop, but you need to bring a case. Please ensure your student brings a dedicated laptop carrying case that meets the following required specifications:

Required:

  • Must fit a 14” to 15” laptop

  • Includes an over-the-shoulder strap

  • Intended exclusively for laptop use (not to carry books, binders, or heavy items)

Preferred Features:

  • Made from waterproof or water-repellent material

  • Includes protective padding to prevent damage

  • Links to suggested items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

(3) - pens, medium point, blue (personal)

(1) - 3-Ring Nylon Pencil Pouch w/ Mesh Window, 10" x 7.5" - (personal)

(60) - Pencils (classroom)

(12) - Expo low odor dry erase marker, fine tip (classroom)  = > Target.com  

(3) - Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser, Small, White (1 personal (put in your pencil pouch, 2 stay with classroom) => Walmart.com

(2) - Small Washable All Purpose School Glue Stick, .21 oz. (classroom)

(8) - College ruled spiral notebook, 70 sheets, 3-hole punched (5 personal which can be substituted with multi-subject notebook, 3 stay with classroom)=> Staples.com

(2 boxes) - Facial Tissues (classroom)

(1) - Loose leaf 3-hole punch paper - 1 pack, college ruled (classroom)

(1) - Loose leaf 3-hole punch - 1 pack, graph paper (classroom)

(2) - Ruled index cards 3"x5", 100ct (classroom)


High School List


Required

(1) - Headphones or earbuds (with microphone) - personal

(1) - Laptop case (see grade 4-8 list) or backpack with laptop pocket

(12) - Expo low odor dry erase marker, fine tip (classroom) =>Target.com  


Optional

Other supply requirements will vary based on your course load and teacher preferences, but a recommended starter list of supplies includes:

(1) - Organizer (any of)

(1) - Case-it + loose leaf paper

2" binder with dividers + loose leaf paper

Multisubject notebook(s)

Pencil pouch (either separate or integrated in bag or organizer)

Pencils (#2 or mechanical)

(2) Pens (blue or black ink)

(1) Small ruler or straight edge

(3) - Erasers, Small, White=> Walmart.com

 
 
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