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List of Back-to-School Supplies for Johnston Elementary Schools
Elementary schools starts Thursday, Aug. 15, Patch has the important times and school supplies listed that every student needs to know.

Kids go back to school in Johnston on Thursday, Aug. 15. Patch has the important school supplies listed that every student - and parent - needs to know.
Kindergarten:
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12 sharpened #2 lead pencils
16 small glue sticks(white or clear glue only)
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4 boxes of 24 standard size CRAYOLA crayons
2 boxes of 10 classic CRAYOLA washable markers
1 set of CRAYOLA water color paints
1 box of 175 Kleenex tissues
4 dry erase markers
3 spiral notebooks – 70 pages wide ruled
1 pair of Fiskars for Kids scissors w/metal blades
1 plastic double pocket folder
One 1½” white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
First Grade
One 4 pack Expo markers
24 sharpened pencils
2 large erasers
6 small glue sticks (Elmers preferred)
1 pair of metal pointed scissors (Fiskars)
2 boxes of 24 CRAYOLA crayons
1 box of skinny classic washable CRAYOLA markers
2 pkgs of 4 x 6 lined note cards
1 package of 3 x 3 postit notes
1 standard sized school box – 5” x 8”
1 rectangular box of 175 count tissues
1 70 page wide ruled spiral notebook
2 wide ruled composition notebooks (red & black)
One 2” white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
5 plain laminated card stock folders with pockets on bottom (yellow, red, blue, green, orange)
Second Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga)
1 yellow highlighter
1 large glue stick (white glue)
2 large erasers (pink beveled erasers)
1 CRAYOLA brand 12 count or larger long colored pencils
Two 70 page, wide ruled spiral notebooks
1 CRAYOLA brand 24 count box of crayons
2 wide ruled composition notebooks
1 sharp pointed metal scissors( Fiskarsfor Kids brand)
1 CRAYOLA brand box of large tip markers
Four 3 prong, 2 pocket folders (pockets on bottom, not side)
One 1” white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
2 large rectangular boxes of Kleenex
1 plastic pencil box – 5” x 8”
One 4 pack Expo dry erasemarker
1 package loose leaf wide ruled notebook paper
Third Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils
1 package 3 x 5 notecards
3 glue sticks
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 package washablemarkers
1 box of 24 CRAYOLA crayons
1 large eraser
1 CRAYOLA brand 12 count or larger long colored pencils
4 pocket folders
1 pair of pointed metal scissors (Fiskars brand)
1 package of loose leaf wide ruled notebook paper
2 rectangular boxes 175 count tissues
1 blue and 1 red ballpoint pen
3 single subject, 70 page, spiral notebook wide ruled
2 wide ruled composition notebooks
2 highlighters
1 package of EXPO dry erase markers
Fourth Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils
2 packages of wide lined loose leaf notebook paper
3 single subject 70 page spiral notebooks
1 school box (5” x 8”)
1 eraser
1 yellow highlighter
1 box of 48 CRAYOLA crayons
1 CRAYOLA brand 24 count or larger long colored pencils
3 glue sticks jumbo size
1 ruler with centimeters and inches
1metal scissor with sharp point (Fiskars)
2 boxes of 175 count Kleenex
1 box of large tip markers
2 ink pens
7 double pocket folders
One 4 pack Expo dry erase markers
2 wide ruled composition notebooks
1 pack of 4”x6” lined index cards
Fifth Grade
1 School Box
1 Black sharpie
24 sharpened #2 pencils
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
5 red pens
2 large glue sticks
1 box fine tip CRAYOLA markers
1 box 175 count Kleenex tissues
1 box wide tip CRAYOLA markers
6 wide rule spiral notebooks
1 CRAYOLA brand 24 count or larger long colored pencils
2 packagesloose leaf wide rule notebook paper
1 box of 48 CRAYOLA brand crayons
1 package of highlighters (varied colors)
1 Individual pencilsharpener
2 packs 1.5” x 2” post‐it notes
1 pair of metal pointed scissors (Fiskar brand)
1 wide ruled composition notebook
One 4 pack EXPO dry erase markers
1 large eraser
7 pocket folders or 7+ slot expandifile
Kindergarten
12 sharpened #2 lead pencils
16 small glue sticks(white or clear glue only)
4 boxes of 24 standard size CRAYOLA crayons
2 boxes of 10 classic CRAYOLA washable markers
1 set of CRAYOLA water color paints
1 rectangular box of 175 count tissues
One 4 pack Expo dry erase markers and one eraser
2 spiral notebooks-70 pages wide ruled
1 pair of Fiskars for Kids scissors w/metal blades
1 plastic double pocket folder
One 1 1/2" white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
1 Elmer's glue bottle
First Grade
One 4 pack EXPO dry erase markers
2 large erasers
1 pair of metal pointed scissors (Fiskars)
1 box of wide classic washable CRAYOLA markers
12 small Elmer's glue sticks
2 rectangular boxes of 175 count tissues
2 wide ruled composition notebooks
12 sharpened #2 lead pencils
1 package post-it notes
2 boxes of 24 CRAYOLA crayons
3 durable card stock folders with pockets
1 standard sized school box- 5"x8"
One 1 1/2 white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
1 box gallon zip lock bags or Lysol/Clorox wipes
Second Grade
Child's items will be labeled in their classroom. Do not label them.
24 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga)
1 large glue stick (white glue)
1 CRAYOLA brand of 12 count or larger long colored pencils
1 CRAYOLA brand 24 count box of crayons
1 sharp pointed metal scissors (Fiskars for Kids brand)
4 durable 2 pocket folders (pockets on bottom, not side)
2 rectangular boxes of 175 count tissues
One 4 pack EXPO dry erase markers
1 yellow highlighter
1 small package of pencil top erasers
Three 70 page, wide ruled spiral notebooks
1 wide ruled composition notebook
1 CRAYOLA band box of large tip markers (classic colors)
One 1"white 3 ring binder with a clear view cover (durable)
1 plastic pencil box- 5"x8"
One 1 1/2 white 3 ring binder with clear view cover (durable)
Third Grade
48 sharpened #2 pencils (Tinconderoga preferred)
4 jumbo glue sticks
1 package fine tip washable markers
1 package pencil top erasers
5 durable pocket folders & two 3 prong folders
1 package of loose leaf wide ruled notebook paper
2 ballpoint pens
1 wide rule composition notebooks
One 4 package of large tip EXPO dry erase markers
2 plastic durable pocket folders
1 package 3 x 3 post-it notes
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 box of 48 CRAYOLA crayons
1 CRAYOLA brand 12 count or larger long colored pencils
1 pair metal scissors with sharp point (Fiskars brand)
2 rectangular boxes 175 count tissues
3 single subject spiral notebooks wide ruled
2 highlighters
1 individual pencil sharpener
1 school box
One 1"3 binder with clear view
Fourth Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils
3 single subject 70 page spiral notebooks
1 eraser
1 box of 48 CRAYOLA crayons
3 glue sticks jumbo size
1 pair metal scissors with sharp point (Fiskars brand)
1 box of large tip markers
8 durable pocket folders
1 protractor
1 large box of freezer quart sized Ziplock baggies
1 package of wide lined loose leaf notebook paper
1 school box (5x8)
1 yellow highlighter
1 CRAYOLA brand 24 count or larger long colored pencils
1 wooden ruler with centimeters and inches
2 rectangular boxes of 175 count tissues
2 ink pens
2 black EXPO dry erase markers
1 large container of Clorox or Lysol wipes
1 pair of black long socks
Fifth Grade
No trapper keepers or expandable files
1 school box
12 sharpened #2 pencils
1 large eraser
2 pens each color (red, blue and black)
1 CRAYOLA box of thin or tick tip markers
2 wide ruled spiral notebooks
1 CRAYOLA 24 count or larger long colored pencils
One 4 pack of EXPO dry erase markers
5 durable pocket folders
1 pair metal scissors with sharp point (Fiskars brand)
One 1" white binder
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
2 large glue sticks
2 rectangular boxes of 175 count Kleenex
1 package of 5 tabbed page dividers
1 package loose leaf wide rule notebook paper
2 highlighters (varied colors)
2 packs 3" x 3" post-it notes
2 wide ruled composition notebooks
Kindergarten
12 sharpened #2 lead pencils
24 small glue sticks with white or clear glue – no liquid or colored glue
6 boxes of 24 standard size CRAYOLA crayons
1 box of 10 CLASSIC CRAYOLA washable markers
1 set of CRAYOLA water color paints
1 box of 175 count Kleenex tissues
2 dry erase markers
2 spiral notebooks 70 pages wide rule
1 large back pack for take home papers and projects – no drawstring, no wheels
1 pair sturdy school scissors with metal blades – Fiskars for Kids recommended
1 solid color sturdy plastic double pocket folder for take-home papers
1 1 ½ “ white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
Last name beginning with A-L bring one bottle of hand sanitizer
Last name beginning with M-Z bring one box of Ziploc sandwich bags
Items do not need to be labeled, they will be shared by all students
First Grade
12 Sharpened Pencils
2 Large Erasers
12 Small Glue Sticks (Elmers preferred)
1 pair sturdy pointed school Scissors (Fiskars-no plastic please)
2 boxes of 24 Crayola Crayons
1 box of wide tip markers
5 Durable plastic two pocket folders with pockets on bottom half in blue yellow, green, red, purple
1 pkg. dry erase Expo markers
1 standard sized school box 5”x8” (No Art Kits please)
1 Backpack (medium sized, no duffel bags, no wheels)
2 Rectangular boxes of 175 count tissues
1 70 page wide-ruled spiral notebook
1 composition notebook
1 package 3x3 post it-sticky notes
1-1 ½ “ white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
Second Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga brand)
2 large glue sticks (white glue)
2 large erasers (pink beveled erasers)
2 spiral notebooks, 70-pages; wide ruled
1 (Fiskars for Kids Brand) sharp point scissors
4 2 pocket durable folders (with pockets on bottom half, not sides)
2 large boxes of Kleenex
1 (Crayola Brand) pkg. (8 count or larger) Fine Tip markers
2 (Crayola Brand) box Wide Tip markers
1 (Crayola Brand) box (24-count) crayons
1 box colored pencils (12 count)
1 plastic pencil box
1 back pack
Third Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils
2 glue sticks
1 package of fine tip washable markers
1 package of large tip washable markers
1 school box for ruler to fit perfectly
1 large eraser
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 box 48 or 64 count only crayons
1 box of long colored pencils (12 or 24 count)
3 pocket folders
1 pair pointed metal scissors
1 package of loose leaf, wide-lined notebook paper
2 rectangular boxes 175 count tissues
1 blue and 1 red ballpoint pen
3 single subject spiral notebooks, wide lined
1 composition notebook
2 highlighters
1 (4 pack) Expo Dry Erase markers
Fourth Grade
24 #2 pencils
1 package of wide lined loose-leaf paper
2 regular sized spiral notebooks
1 school box (8”x2 ½”x4 ½”)
1 eraser
1 yellow highlighter
1 box of 48 crayons
1 box of 24 or larger colored pencils
3 glue sticks, jumbo size
1 ruler with centimeters and inches
1 scissors with a sharp point, Fiskars brand recommended
2 boxes of 175 count or larger Kleenex
1 box of fine tip markers
1 box of large tip markers
2 ink pens
6 double-pocket folders
1 set of 2 Expo dry erase markers
Fifth Grade
1 School box
12 #2 pencils
5 red pens
1 large eraser
1 box fine tip Crayola markers
1 box wide tip Crayola markers
1 box of 24ct colored pencils
1 box of 48 crayons
1 package of highlighters (varied colors)
Pencil sharpener
1 pair pointed scissors
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
2 large glue sticks
1 box 175 count Kleenex
One 7 slot expandifile
Two 2 pocket folders
6 spiral notebooks wide rule 70 pages
2 packages loose leaf paper-wide rule
1 half inch white binder
1 package of 5 tabbed page dividers
1 pkg. 1.5x2 post it notes
1 (2pack) black Expo Dry Erase Markers
Kindergarten
12 sharpened #2 lead pencils
1 pair sturdy school scissors with metal blades
2 large erasers Fiskars for Kids
2 boxes of 10 classic CRAYOLA washable markers
1 sturdy plastic double pocket folder for take papers
4 dry erase markers
1 white 3-ring binder with clear view cover
4 large glue sticks with white or clear, no colored glue
1 LARGE backpack for take home papers projects, no drawstring, no wheels
1 bottle Elmer’s white school glue
2 boxes of 16 standard size CRAYOLA crayons
1 spiral notebook 70 pages, wide-ruled
1 rectangular box of 175 count tissues
Clorox or Lysol wipes
Items will be shared by all students and will not require name labeled
First Grade
12 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga is preferred)
1 spiral notebook, 70 pages, wide-ruled
1 composition notebook (primary)
2 large erasers
2 durable plastic double pocket folders
2 boxes of 24 CRAYOLA crayons
1 box of wide classic CRAYOLA washable markers
One 1½“ white 3-ring binder with clear view cover
1 old sock (to use as an eraser for dry erase)
12 small glue sticks (Elmer’s is preferred)
1 rectangular box of 175 count tissues
1 pair sturdy pointed school scissors (Fiskars is preferred – no plastic)
1 backpack medium size, no duffel, no wheels
One 4-pack of fine-tip dry erase markers (EXPO is preferred)
2 standard sized school boxes 5”x 8”(no zippers, no art kits, please)
Boys: bring 1 box Ziploc baggies – quart size
Girls: bring Clorox or Lysol wipes
Second Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga is preferred)
2 large glue sticks (white glue)
1 standard sized school box 5”x 8”(no zippers, no art kits, please)
1 pencil sharpener for personal use (no electric or battery operated, please)
3 spiral notebooks 70 pages, wide-ruled
2 large erasers (pink beveled erasers)
2 composition notebooks
2 highlighters
1 pair sharp pointed scissors
1 package (12 count or higher) CRAYOLA brand colored pencils
5 durable double pocket folders
2 rectangular boxes of 175 count tissues
1 box of 24 CRAYOLA crayons
1 – 1½“ white 3-ring binder
1 box of CRAYOLA large tip washable markers
1 backpack – medium size, no duffel, no wheels1
4-pack of fine-tip dry erase markers (EXPO is preferred)
Third Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga is preferred)
3 spiral notebooks 70 pages, wide-ruled
2 composition notebooks
1 large eraser
1 – 1½“ white 3-ring binder
2 highlighters
1 package loose-leaf, wide-ruled paper
1 package (12 count or higher) CRAYOLA brand long colored pencils
5 durable double pocket folders
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 box of 24 CRAYOLA crayons
1 pair sharp pointed scissors
1 box of CRAYOLA fine-tip washable markers
1 standard sized school box 5”x 8” (no zippers, no art kits, please)
Ballpoint pens 1 red & 1 blue
One 4-pack of fine-tip dry erase markers (EXPO is preferred)
2 rectangular boxes of 175 count tissues
1 backpack – medium size, no duffel, no wheels
2 glue sticks
1 package of 3”x3” sticky notes
Boys: bring 1 box Ziploc baggies – gallon size
Girls: bring Clorox or Lysol wipes
Fourth Grade
12 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga is preferred)
1 package of 3”x3” sticky notes
4 spiral notebooks, 70 pages, wide-ruled
1 large eraser
2 packages loose-leaf, wide-ruled paper
1 yellow highlighter
6 durable double-pocket pocket folders (3-hole punched)
1 package (12 count or more) CRAYOLA brand long colored pencils
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 box of 48 CRAYOLA crayons
1 pair sharp pointed scissors (Fiskars is preferred)
1 box of CRAYOLA wide-tip washable markers
1 large sized school box (no zippers, no art kits)
1 red ballpoint pen
One 4-pack of fine-tip dry erase markers (EXPO is preferred)
2 rectangular boxes of 175 count tissues
1 backpack – medium size, no duffel, no wheels
2 jumbo sized glue sticks
Boys: bring Clorox or Lysol wipes
Girls: bring 1 box Ziploc baggies – gallon size
Fifth Grade
12 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga is preferred)
2 jumbo sized glue sticks
1 package of 3”x3” sticky notes
1 pencil sharpener for personal use (no electric or battery operated, please)
6 spiral notebooks, 70 pages, wide-ruled
2 packages loose-leaf, wide-ruled paper
1 large eraser
3 durable double-pocket pocket folders (3-hole punched)
1 package of highlighters (varied colors)
1 box of 24 CRAYOLA brand long colored pencils
One 1½“ white 3-ring binder (No accordion files/folders)
1 box of 48 CRAYOLA crayons
1 package of 5 tabbed page dividers
1 box of CRAYOLA wide-tip washable markers
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 box of CRAYOLA fine-tip washable markers
1 pair sharp pointed scissors (Fiskars is preferred)
5 red ballpoint pens
1 large sized school box (no zippers, no art kits, please)
1 black Sharpie
One 4-pack of fine-tip dry erase markers (EXPO is preferred)
1 rectangular box of 175 count tissues
1 backpack – medium size, no duffel, no wheels
Kindergarten
12 sharpened #2 lead pencils
16 small glue sticks with white or clear glue – no liquid or colored glue
4 boxes of 24 standard size CRAYOLA crayons
1 box of 10 CLASSIC CRAYOLA washable markers
1 box of 175 count Kleenex tissues
2 dry erase markers
3 spiral notebooks- 70 pages wide rule
1 large back pack for take home papers and projects – no drawstring, no wheels
1 pair sturdy school scissors with metal blades – Fiskars for Kids recommended
1 sturdy plastic double pocket folder for take-home papers
1 – 11/2” white 3 ring binder with clear view cover
* Optional – 1 pkg. sanitizing wipes or 1 pump bottle sanitizing gel
These items will be shared by all students, and will not require your child’s name
First Grade
12 –Sharpened Pencils
2 –Large Erasers
12 small Glue Sticks (Elmers preferred)
1 –pair sturdy pointed school Scissors (Fiskars-no plastic please)
2 –boxes of 24 Crayola Crayon (not washable)
1 –box of wide classic markers (watered Based Crayola)
4 – durable plain laminated cardstock folders with pockets on bottom half not sides- blue, yellow, green, red (not plastic)
1 –Standard Sized School Box 5”x8” (No zippers, no Art Kits please)
1 –Backpack (Medium Sized, NO Duffel Bags, NO wheels)
2 –Rectangular Boxes of 175 count tissues
1 –70 Page Wide-Ruled Spiral Notebook
1 composition notebook
1 package 3 x 3 post its- sticky notes
1 3 ring binder with clearview cover
1 package EXPO dry erase markers
*Optional – Sanitizing wipes or gel
Second Grade
4 sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga brand)
2 large glue sticks
2 large erasers
3 spiral notebooks; wide ruled
2 composition notebook, wide-ruled
1 pair kid scissors
4 pocket folders, durable (non-plastic) with pockets on the bottom not sides.
2 large boxes of Kleenex
1 yellow highlighter
1 pink highlighter
1 back pack
1 sandwich or gallon size box of Ziploc bags
1 (Crayola Brand) package (12 count or larger) long colored pencils
1 (Crayola brand) box of (24 ct.) crayons
1 (Crayola Brand) box large-tip, washable markers
1 (1 1/2”) 3 ring binder with clear view cover
1 plastic pencil box
Boys – Hand sanitizer
Girls – Dry erase markers
1 package EXPO dry erase markers
*Optional – Sanitizing wipes or gel
Third Grade
24 sharpened #2 pencils
2 glue sticks
1 package of fine tip washable markers
1 package of large tip washable markers
1 large pencil box
1 large eraser
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 box of 48 crayons
1 box of long colored pencils (12 or 24 count)
8 pocket folders
2 packages of Post-it notes
1 pair pointed metal scissors
1 package of loose leaf, wide-lined notebook paper
2 rectangular boxes 175 count tissues
1 blue and 1 red ballpoint pen
3 single subject spiral notebook, wide lined
1 composition notebook
2 highlighters
1 bottle Elmer’s white glue
1 package of thin Expo markers (black)
1 package of lined index cards (white)
1 package EXPO dry erase markers
*Optional – Sanitizing wipes or gel
Fourth Grade
24 #2 pencils
1 packages of wide lined loose-leaf paper
8 spiral notebooks
1 school box (8”x 2 ½”x 4 ½”)
1 eraser
1 yellow highlighter
1 box of 48 crayons
1 box of 24 or larger colored pencils
3 glue sticks-Jumbo size
1 ruler with centimeters and inches
1 (24) package of mechanical pencils
1 scissors with a sharp point – Fiskars brand recommended
2 boxes of 175 count or larger Kleenex
1 box of large tip markers
2 red pens
2 blue pens
2 black pens
One 3 ring binder with at least a 2” binder
4 double-pocket folders
1 package EXPO dry erase markers
*Optional – Sanitizing wipes or gel
Fifth Grade
1 School Box
12- #2 Pencils
5 red pens
1 pencil top erasers
1 box fine tip Crayola markers
1 box wide tip Crayola markers
1 box of 24ct colored pencils
1 box of 48 crayons
1 package of highlighters (varied colors)
1 pair pointed scissors
1 Black Sharpie
4 large glue sticks
1 box- 175 count Kleenex
7 pocket folders NO expandifile
6 spiral notebooks wide rule
1 packages loose leaf paper-wide rule
1 inch binder
1 package of 5 tabbed page dividers
2 pack 1.5 x 2 Post-it- Notes
1 package EXPO dry erase markers
**Optional – Sanitizing wipes or gel
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