Strayer Middle School
Sixth Supply List 2013-2014
“Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success.” - Henry Ford
The following is a list of supplies needed for sixth grade. These items are applicable for both sixth grade
teams. It is our hope that by providing this list in May your family will be able to take advantage of the summer
sales. Please contact Mrs. Lapinski, Strayer’s Principal, prior to the first day of school, if purchasing these
items presents a financial difficulty.
In-School Supplies to Organize Binder (Bring to school on the first day)
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One (1) 3”-4” Durable View binder (clear plastic window cover & interior pockets)
Five (5) Single subject spiral notebooks (with holes)—1 for each core subject
Five (5) Pocket Folders/portfolios (with holes)—assorted colors
One -5 pack plastic ring binder pockets (Avery)
For Chorus or Combo students—One (1) Pocket Folder/Portfolio (with or without holes)
General Supplies (Bring to school on the first day)
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Pencil pouch (soft-sided with 3 holes to go inside binder)
Calculator (TI30xIIS)
Earbuds or earphones
USB Flash Drive (1 GB or more)
Box of 12 sharpened pencils ( pencils are a MUST for math)
Red Pens(4)
Colored pencils-1 pack
Highlighters(2)
Post-it notes
Glue sticks(4 Large)
Extra pencil erasers(1 pack of 12)
Hand-held pencil sharpener
Lined notebook paper (1 pack with holes)
Dry erase markers(4 pack thick
Supplies that may be useful to have at HOME
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Stapler
Hole Punch
Hole reinforcements (round stickers to prevent page holes from tearing)
Scissors
Additional glue sticks
An extra calculator so the one in school does not need to be brought home each day
Pencil Sharpener
Additional colored pencils, markers
Please note that Gym Suits will NO longer be available for purchase. Acceptable clothing for gym
includes the following:
o T-Shirt—short or long-sleeved/ white, blue or gray in color/NO scooped or low cut T-shirts Gym Shorts
or Sweatpants—white, blue or gray in color/ tights may be worn under the shorts
o Sneakers
Clothing for gym will be needed during the second week of school.
Organization Tips (Do before the first day of school)
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Consider color-coding by subject-- For example, the spiral notebook and pocket folder for math would be
the same color.
Label everything with the student’s name
Talk to your child about the need to stay organized and strategies to do so
Items That Should be Given to Homeroom Teacher on FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
o Box of tissues
o Clorox wipes
o Hand sanitizer
o Handheld sharpener
o Markers
o Colored Pencils
o Glue Sticks