Truman Middle School
School Supply List for 2015-2016
#2 pencils (mechanical or regular)
Blue/black and red grading pens
Glue sticks
Dry erase markers
Markers
Highlighters (multiple colors)
Headphones/earbuds
Colored pencils
Ruler (metric and standard combined)
Multiple packages of loose-leaf paper
Spiral notebooks
Composition notebooks (see grade-level and elective details)
Index cards
Post-It notes
Magic rub or other eraser
3 boxes of Kleenex (GIRLS and given to Flyer Time teacher)
3 containers of disinfectant wipes (BOYS and given to Flyer Time teacher)
Field trip fees (TBA)
English novel fees (TBA)
Organizational planner (provided by Truman)
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6th grade
Composition notebook (Science and ELA)
$4.00 fee for school-provided folder
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7th grade
Composition notebook (Science-2/ELA)
Organization system (binder with dividers)
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All students will need the following supplies.
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8th grade
1” binder (challenge science, all math, and
all ELA)
Dividers (one set for each binder)
Composition notebook (ELA)
Physical Education Classes
All Students Must Have The Following:
Teachers recommend the official Truman P.E. uniform to be worn for class. T-shirt and shorts are
available online at http://go.lindberghschools.ws/
Page/8439. Students may wear these all three
years. Each student’s name needs to be clearly
marked for identification. T-shirt: first name across
the front and last name across the back. Shorts:
first initial, last name marked in the name box on
front of shorts. If the students do not purchase the
items from the bookstore, they may use a plain
white t-shirt with their first name across the front
and last name across the back and dark green or
black shorts with their first initial and last name
across the front of the leg.
Socks and athletic shoes with good arch support
and sole (not slip on)
Sweats for cold weather (optional)
1/2” binder, pen, pencil and pencil pouch kept in
their PE locker
Personal hygiene items
Heart-rate monitor strap (purchased at school for
$10.00)
Fee for skating (online form will be available August
3, 2015)
If you are unable to provide any supplies, please
contact one of the PE coaches.
Electronic Devices
The use of electronic
devices for educational
purposes is encouraged.
Your child may use a
personal laptop, tablet,
smart phone, etc…with
teacher direction.
Drama
 Index cards
 Paper towels
Reading
 Binder w/ dividers
 Spiral notebook
Performing Arts
Band
 Instrument in excellent playing condition with necessary accessories (reeds, valve oil, slide cream, cork grease, tuning slide grease,
swab).
 3-ring binder (1-inch)
 Standard of Excellence book, by Bruce Pearson (6th grade book 1,
7th grade book 2, 8th grade book 3)
Choir
 Black 3 prong/2 pocket vinyl folder
General Music
 3-prong pocket folder
 Clorox wipes
 Composition notebook
Orchestra
 Composition book or notebook (for practice and lecture notes)
Students will need the following Method Book for their instrument: High
Tech by Doris Gazda (Carl Fischer Publisher) from Nottleman Music.
 Violin-Item #O5473
 Viola-Item#O5474
 Cello-Item #O5475
 Bass-Item #O5476
Students who are enrolled in
$10-$15
Math 6, Math 7, or Pre-Algebra
Recommended:
Texas Instrument TI-30X IIS
Acceptable:
Texas Instrument TI-84 (any version)
TI-83 (any version)
Not Recommended:
Casio calculators
Texas Instruments TI-30 (other versions)
Students who are enrolled in Algebra $120-$125
Recommended:
Texas Instrument TI-84 Plus Silver or TI Color
Acceptable:
Texas Instrument TI-84 (any version)
TI-83 (any version)
Not Recommended:
Casio graphing calculators
Texas Instruments TI-89
TI Inspire
Art
 1 pkg broad tip markers (NOT
WASHABLE)
 12-#2 pencils
 2 black sharpies
Flight Crew
 Composition notebook
 Ziploc bags
ELL
 2 pocket folder
 Spiral notebook
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Middle School LEAP
Flash drive
1 pocket folder
Wide and thin markers
7th Grade-D’Aulaires’ Book
of Greek Myths (reusable
for high school)
8th Grade-1 bottle of quick
dry wood glue or Aleene’s
quick dry tacky glue
Learning Strategies
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4 pocket folders (green, blue, yellow & red)
1 composition notebook or spiral notebook
1 package of index cards ( 3 X 5 or 4 X 5)
Tech ED
$5.00 TECH ED FEE
 Loose –leaf paper
Family and Consumer Science
FACS 6th Grade
 $3.00 for sewing project supplies*
 3/4 yard cotton fabric
 1 small spool thread (all purpose Coats & Clark)
FACS 7th Grade
 $8.00 fee for sewing project
supplies
FACS 8th Grade
$2.00 fee for pattern (Student will
need to provide thread, elastic and
fabric for project).
Fee plus additional supplies will be
needed. Details will be given on
1st day of class, due one (1) week
after class stars.
Modern Language
6th Grade World Cultures
 2 pocket folder
French: 7th & 8th Grade
 2 pocket three-prong
folders
 1’ binder (8th grade)
German: 7th & 8th Grade
 1” binder
 5 dividers for the
binder
Spanish: 7th & 8th Grade
 1” inch binder
 4 dividers for the
binder