Back to School - Sycamore Community School District 427

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Providing resources, advice, and events to prepare you for the school year ahead!

Back2School Events
School Hours
First Day Printable Posters
School Supply Lists
Health Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

Back2School Events

Elementary Schools

Each school invites families and students to visit the building, drop off supplies, and kick off the school year!

In addition, we ask families bring an item to donate to the Spartan Food Pantry during back to school backpack drop off night! The Pantry is in need of household supplies, pet food, toilet paper, paper towels, and non-perishable foods.

Little Spartans Early Learning Program
- Supply Drop Off - August 16, 2022 from 4:00-5:00 PM
North Elementary School
- New Student Orientation — August 11, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (all students) — August 16, 2022 from 4:30-5:30 PM
North Grove Elementary School
- New Student Orientation — August 11, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (all students) — August 16, 2022 from 4:30-5:30 PM
South Prairie Elementary School
- New Student Orientation — August 10, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (all students) — August 16, 2022 from 5:00-6:00 PM
Southeast Elementary School
- New Parent Orientation (for families with students in grades 1-5) — August 11, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- New Kindergarten Parent Orientation (parents only please) — August 15, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (all students) — August 16, 2022 from 5:00-6:00 PM
West Elementary School
- New Student Orientation — August 11, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (all students) — August 16, 2022 from 4:30-5:30 PM

Sycamore Middle School

6th Grade Open House
- Monday, August 15, 2022 from 5:30-7:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade Open House
- Monday, August 29, 2022 from 6:00-8:30 PM
  - 7th Grade: 6:00-7:00 PM
  - 7th & 8th Grade may meet with Allied Arts, PE, and Performance Music Teachers, as well as Interventionists: 7:00-7:30 PM
  - 8th Grade: 7:30-8:30 PM

Sycamore High School

Freshman and Incoming Student Orientation
- Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Back to School Parent Night
- Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 7-9 PM

School Hours

Elementary Schools

8:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Th: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sycamore Middle School

7:45 AM - 2:30 PM

Th: 8:25 AM - 2:30 PM

Sycamore High School

7:50 AM - 2:35 PM

Th: 8:35 AM - 2:35 PM

*** Please note, Late Start Thursdays will begin on Thursday, August 25th. There will be regular school hours on Thursday, August 18th.

Mark Your Calendar for the Back2School Bash!

Monday, August 8, 2022
5-7 PM in Downtown Sycamore
Corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets

Learn More

First Day Printable Posters

First Day of School — English

First Day of School — Spanish

First Day of Kindergarten — English

First Day of Kindergarten — Spanish

Last First Day — English

Last First Day — Spanish

School Supply Lists

School supply lists by school and grade level can be found on this page and under the "Resources" menu of each school's homepage. Note that Sycamore High School does not publish a school supply list.

Sycamore Middle School

Sixth Grade

Updated for 2022-2023 school year.

Order Supplies with School Tool Box

(4) hardcover, 1” binders
- Four different color binders encouraged with clear overlay
(1) 2-pocket folders, 3-hole punched, without fasteners
(1) composition notebook, wide or college ruled
(1 pkg) 8-tab binder dividers, pocket-free
(1 pkg) wide-ruled loose leaf paper
(1) basic calculator, non-scientific
(1) inexpensive earbuds or headphones
(1) flexible cloth pencil case
(1 pkg of 12) colored pencils
(1 pkg of 10) fine line marker set, assorted classic colors
(1) black or blue pen
(48) pencils, pre-sharpened
(2) glue sticks
(5) highlighters, all different colors
(4) dry-erase markers, multi-color, fine or ultra-fine tip

The following items will be collected:

(2) large boxes of tissues

Additional Information:

Teams will help students label classroom supplies.
Students may be asked to replenish supplies throughout the year at teachers’ request.
Individual teams may require additional supplies.
No backpacks with wheels or a hard base as they do not fit in our lockers.

PE Requirements:

Gold or Yellow T-shirt (must be in good condition: no rips, tears, or sleeves missing)
- Shirts are available for purchase through Shop427 and B.L. Art
Black shorts or black athletic pants
Socks
Athletic shoes (must have laces or straps that secure shoe, no slip-on type shoes)
All items should be labeled in permanent marker with LAST name and first initial.

Download the Printable English School Supply List

Seventh Grade

Updated for 2022-2023 school year.

Order Supplies with School Tool Box

(3) 70-page spiral
(4) folders
(1) 1.5 binder
(1) 5 tab binder dividers
A pencil pouch with:
- highlighter 3 colors
- (12) pencils
- pencil sharpener
- erasers
- (1) dry erase marker
Calculator TI-30XIIS
(1) box of Kleenex
A pair of headphones to keep in locker

PE Requirements:

Gold or Yellow T-shirt (must be in good condition: no rips, tears, or sleeves missing)
- Shirts are available for purchase through Shop427 and B.L. Art
Black shorts or black athletic pants
Socks
Athletic shoes (must have laces or straps that secure shoe, no slip-on type shoes)
ALL items should be labeled in permanent marker with LAST name and first initial.

Download the Printable English School Supply List

Eighth Grade

Updated for 2022-2023 school year.

Order Supplies on School Tool Box

(1) 5-pack of dividers
(1) Ruler
(1) Calculator - TI-30XIIs
Colored pen (red, green, purple)
(1) 3” 3-Ring Binder
(3) Spiral notebooks (college or wide-ruled)
(3) Folders
(24 pk) Colored Pencils
(4 pk) multi-colored Highlighters
(1 pkg) graph paper
(1 pkg) loose leaf paper (college or wide ruled)
(4 pk) Multi-colored dry erase markers
(2 pkgs) 3x5 index cards (ruled)
(24-36 ct pkg) pencils and replenish as needed (each quarter)
(2) boxes tissues
(4) glue sticks
(1) Earbuds/Headphones (corded strongly preferred)
(4 pk) 3x3 inch Multi-colored Post-Its
(4 pk) 1.5 x 2 inch Post-Its

Students may be asked to replenish supplies throughout the year at teachers’ request. Individual teachers may require additional supplies.

PE Requirements:

Gold or Yellow T-shirt (must be in good condition: no rips, tears, or sleeves missing)
- Shirts are available for purchase through Shop427 and B.L. Art
Black shorts or black athletic pants
Socks
Athletic shoes (must have laces or straps that secure shoe, no slip-on type shoes)
ALL items should be labeled in permanent marker with LAST name and first initial.

Download the Printable English School Supply List

North Elementary School

Kindergarten

Please label with child's name:

A large size bath towel no larger than 31x52
Low cut, Velcro/Slip On gym shoes
Large backpack (no rolling backpacks)
(1) fabric 3 ring zipper pencil pouch (7.5” x 10”)
(1) box of 8 (large) Crayola brand crayons (NOT JUMBO!)
(2) boxes of 24 (skinny) Crayola brand crayons
(1) white polymer eraser
(1) yellow 2 pocket vinyl folder with fasteners
(1) yellow highlighter
Headphones
(4) Play-Doh 3 oz Tubs
(24) sharpened #2 pencils plain yellow color
(4) packs of washable classic color markers (not skinny)
(4) black dry erase markers, skinny
(8) LARGE Elmer’s washable glue sticks
(1) packages or refills of baby wipes
(1) box of Kleenex
(1) ream of light orange (Salmon) colored paper
(1) white ½” 3 ring binder with view pocket
Last name beginning with:
- A - K Ziploc Gallon bags
- L – Z Ziploc Quart bags

Note: Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks. Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

First Grade

(2) highlighters
Scissors (pointed ends – not plastic)
(2) large boxes of Kleenex
(1) box of 24 Crayons (not fat)
(1) school box (for small items kept in desk)
(1) pair of tennis shoes (not previously used on other than gym surfaces – name in each shoe)
Sharpened #2 pencils (at least 20)
Earbuds/headphones
(6) Elmer’s glue sticks
(1) 1 inch 3 ring binder white
Dry erase markers – 6 markers, medium point
(1) container of Clorox wipes
(1) ream of light yellow (Canary) colored paper
Last name beginning with:
- A – M Ziploc Sandwich size bags
- N – Z Ziploc Gallon size bags

Note: Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks. Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Second Grade

(2) packages of sharpened #2 pencils (Pkg of 24 Dixon-Ticonderoga brand)
Pink Pearl eraser
Scissors (pointed ends) Fiskars type brand
Elmer’s all-purpose glue – medium, not large, no gel
(4) black dry erase markers
(1) large box of Kleenex
(1) box of 24 Crayola brand skinny crayons
(1) Zippered pencil pouch-fabric
Gym shoes (required)
Earbuds/headphones
Colored pencils (pkg of 12)
(1) black sharpie marker
(1) old, clean sock for erasing
(4) glue sticks
(1) box of 8 washable markers
(4) thin highlighter pens (different colors)
(2) composition notebooks
(1) ream of light green colored paper
(3) container of Clorox Wipes
Last name beginning with:
- A - M Ziploc Sandwich size bags
- N - Z Ziploc Gallon size bags

Note: Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks. Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Third Grade

(8) Crayola washable markers
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(1) large box of Kleenex
Gym shoes
(3) packages of 12 Ticonderoga pencils-sharpened
(8) fine point (not wide) dry erase markers
(1) box of 24 Crayola crayons
(1) 24 pack Crayola colored pencils
(1) composition notebook
Paint shirt
(2) boxes 0.9 Bic Mechanical Pencils
(1) box of 0.9 Bic replacement lead
(2) large containers of Clorox wipes
(2) yellow highlighter markers
(1) 6 pack Elmer’s Glue Stick
(2) zippered pouches with 3 holes with clear window
(1) ream of pink colored paper
(1) small personal hand sanitizer
(1) small personal hand pencil sharpener with lid
Earbuds/headphones
(1) white 1 inch binder with inside pockets
Last name beginning with:
- A - H Ziploc sandwich bags
- I - R Ziploc gallon bags
- S - Z Ziploc jumbo 2-gallon size bags
  - ALSO
- A – N 5 x 7 unlined index cards
- O – Z 3 x 5 unlined index cards

Note: Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks. Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Fourth Grade

(1) bottle Elmer’s liquid glue
(1) boxes of colored pencils
(2) pkgs of 12 #2 pencils of quality (No mechanical pencils)
(1) red ball point pen
(1) scissors
(5) two-pocket folder with prongs
(1) package of dry erase markers
(2) large boxes of Kleenex
(1) black permanent sharpie marker
(1) re-closable zippered bag for supplies
(1) set of colored markers
Earbuds/headphones
Gym shoes
(2) highlighter pens
(1) ream of light purple colored paper
(1) 3-subject notebook with pockets
(1) package of Post-It notes
Last name beginning with:
- A - K 1 container of Clorox Wipes
- L - Z 1 box Ziplock quart size bags

Note: Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks. Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Fifth Grade

(1) 1.5" durable 3-ring binder that zips closed (13.5" x 11.5")
(1) zippered (3-ring) pencil pouch (7.5" x 10")
(1) large box of Kleenex
(1) small pencil sharpener
(2) large container of Clorox Wipes
(4) glue sticks
(1) 1" 3 ring binder white with clear view front pocket
(4) packages of 12 #2 pencils
(2) black Expo markers
(1) composition notebook
(1) box of colored pencils
(3) wide-ruled, 70 page, 1 subject spiral notebooks
7" pointed scissors
(1) ream of light blue colored paper
(1) pair of gym shoes to be left at school
Earbuds
(1) package plastic pocket dividers — 5 tabs for a 3 ring binder
Last name beginning with:
- A-K Ziploc Gallon bags
- L-Z Ziploc Quart bags

Note: Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks. Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

North Grove Elementary School

Kindergarten

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(3) Laminated 2-pocket folders with brads (1 red, 1 purple, 1 blue)
(2) Spiral notebooks (no picture)
(2) Plastic pencil boxes (6” x 4”)
(4) Boxes crayons (Skinny, 24 count)
(12) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga-sharpened)
(4) Chisel tip Expo dry erase markers (black)
(1) Package markers (8-10 pack)
(1) Pink Pearl eraser
(1) Pair scissors
(6) Glue sticks
(1) Clean sock (for dry erase boards)
(2) 4 oz. Containers Playdough
(2) Boxes facial tissues (large)
(1) Box Ziploc sandwich bags
(1) Box Ziploc gallon bags
(1) Container Lysol wipes
(1) Package baby wipes
(1) Coloring book of your choice
(1) Foaming hand soap or refill
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set

Label the Following Items:

Backpack (No Wheels, Regular size to fit a binder)
PE shoes (MUST be velcro or slip-on if your child can't tie his/her own shoes)
Beach towel (for rest time)
Paint smock/shirt
Extra set of clothing to keep at school

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

First Grade

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(2) Plastic 2-pocket folder with brads (1 red, 1 yellow)
(1) Plastic 2-pocket folder WITHOUT brads (green)
(2) Boxes crayons (24 count)
(1) Pink pearl eraser
(1) Pair scissors
(2) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(2) Packages markers (10 count)
(2) Highlighters
(1) Zippered pencil pouch
(20) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga-sharpened)
(12) Thin dry erase markers
(1) 2 pack Flair Pens (black)
(2) 4 oz. container Playdough
(1) 7.6 oz Bottle Elmer’s Glue
(6) Glue sticks

These items should be individually labeled:

(1) Composition book
(2) White 3-ring binder (½” with clear from sleeve)
(1) Headphones
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes (MUST be velcro or slip-on if your child can't tie his/her own shoes)
Paint smock/shirt

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Second Grade

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(2) Boxes crayons (24 count)
(1) Package colored pencils (Twistables)
(2) Glue sticks
(1) Pair scissors
(2) Cloth pencil pouches
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(24) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga-sharpened)
(1) Red ink pen
(1) Highlighter
(6) Laminated 2-pocket folders
(8) Dry erase markers
(2) Spiral notebooks (wide-ruled, 70 sheets)
(2) Composition notebooks
(2) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(1) Clean sock
(2) Boxes facial tissues (Large)
(1) Hand sanitizer

Label the Following Items:

(1) Pair headphones/earbuds
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes (MUST be velcro or slip-on if your child can't tie his/her own shoes)
Paint smock/shirt

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Third Grade

(1) Unbendable ruler with inches/centimeters
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(1) Cloth zippered pencil pouch
(1) Pair scissors
(4) Laminated 2-pocket folders (1 must be red)
(1) Package colored pencils
(5) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(8) Dry erase markers
(2) Highlighters
(1) Package markers (10 count)
(12) Glue sticks
(3) Spiral notebooks (wide-ruled, 70 sheets)
(1) Composition book
(30) Ticonderoga Pencils
(2) Red pens
(1) Package loose leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled, 200 sheets
(1) Box of facial tissues (Large)
(1) Hand Sanitizer
Supplies by last name:
- (1) Box Ziploc quart size bags (Last name: A-M)
- (1) Box Ziploc gallon size bags (Last name: N-Z)

Label the Following Items:

(1) Headphones
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Fourth Grade

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(1) Large pencil pouch
(1) Pencil box
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(24) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga)
(1) Pair scissors
(6) Glue sticks
(5) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(1) Composition book
(1) Box washable markers
(1) Box colored pencils (8 or more)
(2) Highlighters
(8) Dry erase markers (blue or black)
(5) Laminated 2-pocket folders with brads (1 red, 1 blue, 3 assorted)
(1) 3-ring binder (1”)
(1) 5 Subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled, 180+ sheets)
(1) Box facial tissue (Large)
Supplies by last name:
- (1) Box Ziploc gallon bags (Last name: A-M)
- (1) Box Ziploc quart bags (Last name: N-Z)

Label the Following Items:

(1) Headphones or earbuds
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Fifth Grade

(1) Laminated 2-pocket folder
(1) 3-ring binder (1”)
(2) 3-ring binders (2”)
(1) Package loose leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled)
(12) Dry erase markers
(1) Dry erase eraser
(48) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga)
(1) Package colored pencils (8 count or more)
(2) Black Sharpies
(2) Vis-a-Vis wet erase markers
(2) Highlighter markers
(1) Package markers (8 count or more)
(1) Pencil pouch
(2) Glue sticks
(1) Pair scissors
(2) Containers sanitizer wipes
(2) Package 3.5” x 5” index cards
(1) Package 3”x3” Post-Its
(1) Package 5 tab dividers
(1) Earbuds or headphones
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes
Supplies by last name:
- (1) Box Ziploc quart bags (Last Name: A-M)
- (1) Box Ziploc gallon bags (Last Name: N-Z)

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Southeast Elementary School

Kindergarten

Please label the following:

Backpack
(1) pencil box
(1) Paint smock/shirt
(1) beach towel for rest time
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
- MUST be velcro or slip-on gym shoes if your child cannot tie own shoes
(1) wired headphones

Please DO NOT label the following:

(10) glue sticks
(2) pkgs #2 SHARPENED pencils - plain
(8) large dry erase markers (black only)
(3) large containers of Clorox wipes (75 ct)
(1) Fiskar scissor
(1) pink pearl eraser
(4) pkgs Crayola crayons (24 ct)
(1) pkg Crayola markers (8 ct)
(1) bottle hand sanitizer with pump

Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only! Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly and also that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance. If your child cannot tie shoes, please send Velcro or slip-on gym shoes.

Items listed under "Please DO NOT Label" headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

First Grade

Please label the following:

Backpack
(3) 2-pocket folders (no brads, any design/color)
(1) 3-ring, 1" binder
(6) wide ruled spiral notebooks
(3) pkgs 8-10 pk Crayola markers (classic colors, 1 thin set, 2 thick sets)
(2) boxes 16 ct crayons
(2) composition notebooks
(1) wired headphones with microphone
Paint smock/shirt
Gym shoes (to be left at school)

Please DO NOT label the following:

(12-24) #2 Ticonderoga pencils
(1) pencil box (no zip, hard sided)
(1) Fiskar scissor
(4-6) glue sticks
(1) 4-pack black dry erase markers
(2) containers of Clorox wipes
Supplies by last name:
- (2) large boxes of tissues (last names A-M)
- (1) box of gallon size Ziplock bags (last names N-Z)

Optional:

(1-6) packs of sugar-free gum (bubble or fruity flavors)

Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only! Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly and also that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance. If your child cannot tie shoes, please send Velcro or slip-on gym shoes.

Items listed under "Please DO NOT Label" headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Second Grade

Please label the following items:

Backpack
(1) 3-ring, 1" binder
(1) box 24 ct crayons
(1) school supply box
(2) pink pearl erasers
(1) set colored pencils 12 ct.
(2) red ink pens
(1) highlighter
(1) ruler with inches and centimeters
(4) STURDY 2-pocket folders (different colors and 3-hole punched)
(1) box washable markers
(1) clean old sock (to be used as dry eraser)
(2) spiral notebooks (wide rule, 70 pgs)
(1) bottle school glue (4 oz.)
(1) Fiskar scissor
Paint smock/shirt
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
Headphones or earbuds

Please DO NOT label the following:

(24) #2 pencils
(8) dry erase markers (fine tip)
(4) glue sticks
(1) lg bottle of hand sanitizer
(2) containers of Clorox wipes (75 count)
Supplies by last name:
- (1) box sandwich size Ziplock bags (last names A-M)
- (1) box gallon size Ziplock bags (last names N-Z)

Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only! Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly and also that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance. If your child cannot tie shoes, please send Velcro or slip-on gym shoes.

Items listed under "Please DO NOT Label" headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Third Grade

Please label the following:

Backpack (no wheels)
(1) large pencil pouch
(1) scissor
(1) 3-ring, 1” binders, clear front cover pocket
(1) 3-ring, 1⁄2” binder
(3) plastic or durable 2-pocket folders (different colors, with brads)
(1) pkg highlighters
(1) box washable markers
(2) boxes 24 crayons
(1) pink pearl eraser
(1) personal size hand sanitizer
(1) clean old sock or dry erase eraser Paint smock/shirt
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
Headphones

Please DO NOT label the following:

(48) #2 Ticonderoga pencils
(1) pkg wide-ruled notebook paper
(12) black or blue dry erase markers 2 fine point black Sharpies
(4) glue sticks
(1) red pen
(1) large box of tissues
(2) rolls of paper towels
(2) containers antibacterial wipes
(1) bottle of glue
Supplies by last name:
- (2) boxes of quart size Ziplock bags (last names A-M)
- (2) boxes of gallon size Ziplock bags (last names N-Z)

Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only! Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly.

Items listed under "Please DO NOT Label" headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Please do not send items to school that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Fourth Grade

Please label the following:

Backpack (no wheels or Trapper Keepers)
(1) subject expanding organizer (5 pockets)
(2) vinyl 2-pocket folders
(2) pink pearl erasers
(1) scissor
(1) box Crayola washable markers
(1) large fabric pencil pouch
(48) #2 Ticonderoga pencils
(1) red pen
(1) MONSTER size Elmer’s glue stick
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
(1) box 24 ct Crayola crayons
(1) set 12 ct Crayola colored pencils (sharpened)
(2) manual pencil sharpeners with barrel
(2) dry erase markers (black)
(1) composition notebook (100 pgs)
(1) pkg 100 ct notebook paper (wide ruled)
(1) ruler
Headphones (over the head type – not buds)

Please DO NOT label the following:

(2) large containers of Clorox wipes
(1) large box of tissues
(1) clean, old sock
Supplies by last name:
- 1 box quart size Ziplock freezer bags (last names A-M)
- 1 box gallon size Ziplock freezer bags (last names N-Z)

Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only! Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly.

Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Please do not send items to school that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Fifth Grade

Please label the following:

Backpack
(2) 3-ring, 1” binders
(1) set insertable letter dividers for binders (8.5 x 11, 5 count or more)
(1) box markers
(1) pkg 200 ct notebook paper (wide ruled, loose leaf)
(1) 6-pocket expanding file OR Velcro/zipper binder with 5 folders
(1) pencil pouch
(48) #2 pencils
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
(1) set 12 ct colored pencils
(1) highlighter
(1) scissor
(4) glue sticks OR (1) small bottle of glue
Headphones or earbuds

Please DO NOT label the following:

2 dry erase markers
1 package of sticky notes
3 large boxes of tissues
2 large containers anti-bacterial wipes 1 clean, old sock
1 box gallon size Ziplock bags
1 roll paper towels
1 bottle hand sanitizer

Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only! Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly.

Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Please do not send items to school that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

South Prairie Elementary School

Kindergarten

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

All items to be labeled with student's name.

(1) Backpack - no rolling backpacks
(1) Towel (bath size, rest time) NO PLASTIC MATS
(1) Gym Shoes-VELCRO (with non-marking soles)
Last names starting with:
- A-K Baggies (Sandwich)
- L-Z Baggies(Gallon)
(2) Folder (Plastic) 2-pocket w/ fastener-Plain blue
(8) Dry Erase Expo Markers - Black only
(10) Glue Sticks
(4) Crayons 24 count - skinny
(1) Clorox Wipes
(1) 3 Ring Pencil Pouch
(1) Pink Pearl Eraser
(1) Elmer's glue bottle, 7.6 oz
(1) Clean old sock, for dry erase boards
(1) Paint Smock/Shirt (old shirts are fine)
(1) Scissors (Fiskar-type)
(2) Highlighters (YELLOW, fat)
(2) Markers (boxes) - Crayola washable, 8 count (fat)
(8) Pencils (My First Ticonderoga w/eraser)
(2) 12 Ct. #2 Ticonderoga pencils
(1) Tissues (200 count)
(2) Spiral Notebooks (wide-rule, 70 pages)
(1) 4 Pack of Playdoh
(3) Laminated 2 pocket folder w/brads - red,purple,blue
(1) Plastic Pencil box, 6x4
(1) Black 3-ring binder, 1" size w/front clear sleeve
Extra clothes, labeled, in ziploc bag to keep in locker

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

First Grade

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

All items to be labeled with student's name.

(1) Backpack
(1) Gym Shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Paint Shirt (Old Shirts are Fine)
(1) Baggies
- Boys= Gallon
- Girls=Sand., Ziploc type
(2) Crayons (24 Count)
(8) Dry-Erase Marker
(1) Pencil Box - No bag type
(1) Folder (2-pocket, no fasteners)
(1) Folder - plastic
(2) Spiral Notebook (Wide-rule, 70 pages)
(1) Scissors (Fiskar-type)
(1) Pack Glue Sticks
(1) Markers - washable 8 count
(48) Pencils - Ticonderoga brand sharpened - no novelty
(1) Sock (for cleaning dry-erase board)
(2) Tissues (large size)
(2) Wipes - Clorox

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Second Grade

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

All items to be labeled with student's name.

(1) Backpack
(1) Baggies (gallon size)
(1) Colored Pencils (set of 16)
(1) Crayons (24 count)Twistable
(10) Dry-Erase Markers
(2) Eraser - Pink Pearl
(4) Folder (with two pockets, no fasteners)
(4) Glue Sticks
(1) Gym Shoes (with non-marking soles)*
(1) Paint Shirt
(2) Composition Notebook - No spiral
(1) Pencil Box or Bag
(48) Pencils - #2 Ticonderoga
(4) Post-it Notes -packs - any size
(1) Scissors (Fiskar-type)
(1) Sock (for cleaning dry erase board)*
(2) 3-Ring 1" Binder (white w/clear front window)
(3) Wipes - Clorox or Lysol tubs
(1) Set of coins - (4 quarters, 10 dimes, 20 nickels, 10 pennies)
(1) 12 Inch Ruler
(2) Packs Post it Flags/tabs
(4) Highlighters

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Third Grade

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

No Trapper Keepers, please!

All items to be labeled with student's name.

(1) Backpack (no wheels-must fit in locker)
(1) Ear Buds/headphones
(2) 10 Pk Fine tip multi-colored expo markers
(1) Colored Pencils (set of 16)
(1) Crayons (24 count)
(2) Eraser packs - pencil top
(2) Mead Composition Book
(48) Pencils -#2 Ticonderaga ONLY, sharpened
(2) Paper Towels - roll (Jumbo/XL size)
(1) Quart size baggies
(1) Gym Shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Paint Shirt (No Tee- shirts)
(2) Tissues (200 count)
(3) Clorox Antibacterial Wipes (75 ct. or more)

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Fourth Grade

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

No Trapper Keepers, please!

All items to be labeled with student's name.

(1) Backpack or Tote
(1) Baggies (Gallon Size)
(1) Small pencil sharpener w/cap
(24) Dry Erase Marker (Black)
(1) Eraser for white board
(3) Boxes Tissue (full size)
(1) Glue Sticks (giant)
(1) Blue PLASTIC folder (two-pocket, with fasteners)
(1) Gym Shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Colored Pencils
(2) Post-it notes pack
(2) Highlighters
(2) Mead Composition Book (No plastic covers)
(1) Loose leaf paper (wide ruled)
(2) Wide ruled spiral notebooks
(2) Sharpies (Any color)
(48) Pencils -#2 Ticonderaga ONLY - sharpened
(1) Pencil box or bag
(1) Yellow folder (2 pockets) - Plastic
(1) Headphones (no ear buds)
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) 1" 3 Ring Binder
(2) Roll of Paper Towel
(4) Antibacterial Wipes

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Fifth Grade

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

No Trapper Keepers, please!

All items to be labeled with student's name.

(1) Backpack
(1) Gym Shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Colored Pencils (sets of 24)
(1) Eraser (Pink Pearl-type)
(1) Ear Buds
(5) Two Pocket folders
(2) Composition Books
(2) Tissues (box)
(8) Dry Erase Markers
(1) Packs of lined paper
(4) Spiral Notebooks (100 pages or more each)
(2) Highlighters
(1) Pencil Bag - zippered, NO plastic boxes
(3) Post-it Notes
(1) Red Pens
(1) Scissors (Fiskar-type)
(2) 1" 3 ring binders
(6) Glue Sticks
(36) Pencils (#2 soft lead)
(1) Pack of Notecards

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

West Elementary School

Kindergarten

Please Label:

Backpack, no rolling backpacks
(1) Beach towel, for rest time (No larger than 31x52 in.)
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Fiskar scissors, 5" w/ pointed tip
Pair of headphones - no earbuds
Pink pearl eraser
(1) 1" Binder, hardcover, not the flexible kind
(3) 3-Prong plastic folders, one of each color - red, blue, green
(2) Containers of Playdough
(1) 5x8 Plastic school supply box

Do not Label:

(6) Glue Sticks
Crayola washable classic color markers, broad line 8ct.
Black Dry erase markers, chisel tip
(1) Box of pencils, Dixon Ticonderoga preferred
Last name beginning with:
- A-E (1) Ziploc gallon size bags and (1) container of disinfecting wipes
- F-P (1) Ziploc sandwich size bags and (1) container of baby wipes
- Q-Z (1) Ziploc quart size bags and (1) hand sanitizer
Crayola crayons, 24 ct. not jumbo size
Box of tissues

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

First Grade

Please Label:

Backpack, no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school *MUST be velcro or slip-on gym shoes if your child is unable to tie shoes independently

Do not label:

(1) Pink Pearl Eraser
(1) Plastic picket folders, w/clasp, red
(1) Washable Crayola original markers, broad, 8 ct.
(2) 1/2” 3-ring binders, black
(1) Headphones, Dollar Store or 5 Below
(2) Tubs of disinfecting wipes
(2) Spiral notebooks, wide-ruled, 70 pgs.
(1) 5” Fiskar scissors, pointed end
(8) Elmer glue sticks
Last name beginning with:
- A-M, (1) Box of Ziploc quart size bags with slide zipper
- N-Z, (1) Box of Ziploc gallon size bags with slide zipper
(2) Crayola crayons, 24 ct.
(3) Boxes of Kleenex
(4 ct.) Black EXPO chisel tip dry erase markers
(12) No. 2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Second Grade

Please Label:

Backpack, no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school *MUST be velcro or slip-on gym shoes

Do not label:

(1 pkg.) Loose leaf paper, wide-ruled
(24) No. 2 Ticonderoga yellow pencils, sharpened
(1) Washable Crayola original markers, 8 ct.
(1) 5” Fiskar scissors, pointed end
(2) Boxes of Kleenex, large
(2) Tape-bound composition books, wide-ruled, 100 ct.
(2) 3-ring binder, 1” size, white with insertable page cover
(2) Crayola crayons, 24 ct.
(1) Dry erase, low odor chisel chip black markers, 6 ct.
(3) Plastic pocket folders with prongs – blue, red, green
(1 pkg.) Black or blue pens
(1) Headphones, Dollar Store or $5 Below
Girls
- (1) Box of Ziploc gallon size bags
- (1) Elmer’s School glue, 8oz.
Boy
- (1) Box of Ziploc quart size bags
- (2) Glue sticks

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Third Grade

Please Label:

Backpack, no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school

Do not label:

(2) Crayola crayons, 24 ct.
(1) No. 2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened, 48 ct.
(5)Plastic 2-pocket folder without clasps, assorted colors
(1) Washable Crayola original markers, 8ct.
(8) Dry erase markers, low odor, - Black
(8) Dry erase markers - thin tips - Black
(1) Headphones
(4) Tape-Bound composition notebook, wide-ruled, 100 ct.
(2) Washable glue sticks
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(1) Scissors
(3) Box of Kleenex
(2 Pkg.) 3x3" Post-It notes
(2) Blue pens
Ziploc Bags
- Boys - (1) Gallon
- Girls - (1) Quart

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Fourth Grade

Please Label:

Backpack, no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school

Do not label:

(1) Crayola crayons, 24ct.
(1) No. 2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened, 48 ct.
(1) Colored pencils, sharpened 24 ct.
(3) Plastic folders, w/prongs, red and two folders of choice
(4) Dry erase markers, black
(1) Headphones to keep at school
(3) Tape-bound composition notebooks
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(2 Pkg.) 3X3" Post-It notes
(1) Boys - Box of Ziploc gallon size bags
(1) Girls - Box of Ziploc sandwich bags
(2) Large box of Kleenex
(1) Scissors
(2) Glue Sticks

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Fifth Grade

Please Label:

Back pack, no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school

Do not Label:

Crayola crayons, 24 ct. OR (1) colored pencils, sharpened 24ct.
(2) Glue sticks
(1) #2 yellow pencils, sharpened, 24 ct.
(2) 3-ring binder, 1" size
(1) Zippered pencil case, nylon/mesh
(2) Box of Kleenex
(1) 7" Fiskar scissors, pointed
(1) Black sharpie marker, fine point
(5) 2-pocket folders without clasp - red, blue, yellow, green, and black
(5) spiral notebooks - any color
(4 ct.) Dry erase markers - black
(1) Headphones, Under $20 dollars
Last name beginning with:
- A-H, Box of Ziploc sandwich size bags
- I-Z, Box of Ziploc gallon size bags

Updated for 2022-2023 school year

Little Spartans Early Learning Program (Early Childhood)

Little Spartans Early Learning Program (Early Childhood)

Little Spartans Early Learning Program (Early Childhood)

(1) package of Crayola markers – washable
(1) pack of paper towels
(3) bottle of Hand Soap
(1) package of Baby Wipes
(1) pack of Magic Erasers
(1) package of Paper Plates (plain white with ridges)
(2) boxes Kleenex
(3) cans of Play-Doh
(1) pack of Stickers - any kind your child would like
(1) container of Clorox Wipes
(1) package of Dry Erase Markers

If your Last name is A - G:

(1) package of Ziploc gallon size
(1) package of glue sticks

If your Last name is H - Z:

One package of Ziploc sandwich size
Two bottles of Elmer's washable glue

In addition to the supplies above, please provide:

Please send your child with their own snack each day - this snack needs to be nut free.
Family Picture for our family album
Backpack that fits standard folder (no wheels please)
An extra set of clothes to be kept in your student's cubby (pants, shirt, underwear, and socks)

Updated for the 2022-2023 school year

Health Requirements

All students entering early childhood, kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade are required to have a current physical examination completed on the approved Illinois Department of Public Health Form. A sports physical does not meet this requirement. A current physical is one that was completed within one calendar year of the current school year. The parent portion on the upper back side must be signed and completed, as well as the State of Illinois immunization requirements with dates received.

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