Supplies

Supplies

It won't be long until "back to school" sales will be in full swing. In order to help you shop & get the best deals, the teachers of Almont Middle School are sharing the following lists of recommended supplies to help you be fully prepared for the first day of school. Please note that some items may be added by individual teachers as they pertain to class activities. Enjoy your summer, and we look foward to helping you on your journey through middle school!

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5th Grade

A pencil box or pouch that will fit all of your necessary supplies.  You don’t want to carry around something huge, but you need something that keeps your essentials in one spot on your table. (We don’t have desks!)
*1 ultra fine point black Sharpie (or other permanent marker)
*1 fine point black Sharpie (or other permanent marker)
pencils and extra erasers (mechanical are fine)
crayons 
colored pencils
a set of markers 
2-3 highlighters (different colors please)
2-3 pens (different colors please)
1-2 dry erase markers (stray socks work great for erasers!)
5-10 glue sticks (plus, stock up on extras for second part of year)
2-3 pads of Post-Its (regular size 3” x 3”)
pointed scissors
earbuds/headphones for Chromebooks
2 spiral WIDE ruled notebooks
 folders: green for Science with prongs, blue for Social Studies, yellow for ELA, red for math, and a colorful/designer folder of your choice for a homework folder. 
This is a general list. Your homeroom teacher may have a few additional items to add to this list. 

Also, donations of tissues and wipes are always appreciated.  Thank you.

Click here for a 5th grade printable supply list.

 

 



6th Grade

Needed

Below are the necessary supplies for all 6th grade classes. Your 6th grade homeroom teacher may provide an additional and/or personalized list on the first day of school

  • Pencils (regular or mechanical; Oricole or Ticonderoga recommended)
  • 2 red pens
  • 2 highlighters
  • Spiral bound notebook
  • Ruler
  • Elmer's glue sticks/drip glue
  • Colored pencils and/or crayons
  • Markers
  • Black Sharpie marker
  • Scissors
  • Zippered pencil pouch (the sturdier, the better)
  • 4 folders with pockets
  • Earbuds (wired, not wireless)

Optional, but appreciated

  • Kleenex
  • Band-aids
  • Clorox wipes
  • Cheap mini pencil sharpeners
  • Extra pencils
  • Pencil cap erasers
  • Expo dry erase markers
  • Glue sticks/drip glue (for classroom)
  • Small candies (Jolly Ranchers, etc.; for incentives)
  • Donations of great, gently used middle school age appropriate chapter books are always appreciated! Our kids love new books to read!




7th Grade

Social Studies

  • Binder, 1 inch, with pockets and dividers (if there is a problem, please let the teacher know)
  • Notebook paper
  • Writing utensils (pens and pencils)
  • Glue
  • Highlighters
  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

Science

  • 2 composition books
  • Highlighters
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Colored pencils
  • Pencils

Math

  • Binder, 1½ – 2 inch
  • 5 tabbed dividers
  • See general supplies in Social Studies

Language Arts

  • Binder, 1 inch, with 5 dividers
  • Composition book




8th Grade

Each child stays organized in a different way. If he or she would like to use binders or folders, then those items should also be acquired.

Common Supplies Needed Throughout the Year

  • Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Pens

English Language Arts

The following items will be used within our classroom and will stay in the room throughout the year.

  • 1 folder for reader's workshop (your choice of color)
  • 1 notebook for writer's workshop (your choice of paper width and sheet count)

Math and Algebra

  • Binder, 2 inch
  • Lined loose leaf paper or spiral notebook for notes
  • Highlighters (2 different colors)
  • 5 dividers for binder
  • Wired earbuds for online assignments during class

Science

  • Ruler (with inches and centimeters)
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Standard-sized notebook
  • Colored pencils

Social Studies

  • Binder to hold handouts
  • Standard-sized notebook
  • Colored pencils (used frequently)
  • Fine-tipped black Sharpie marker