St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal School

Kindergarten

Supplies you need when school starts:

• A backpack (no wheels, please) labelled with child’s name
• A small blanket (no silky sleeping bags, please – these are slippery and can be a slipping hazard)
• A small (no larger than 81/2″x5 1/2″) pencil box labelled with child’s name
• A box of 24 crayons

First Grade

Supplies you need when school starts:

• Folder with pockets
• Pencil box to sit on desk (no larger than 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″)
• A few pencils
• Erasers
• Glue Stick

Please do not send any mechanical pencils or pencils with large toy-like ends. Crayons, markers and other necessities will be supplied. You should have pencils, crayons and safety scissors available at home for homework.

A small backpack can be very helpful especially when a child is going to Extended Care. Make sure to LABEL all backpacks, lunch containers, sweatshirts and jackets with your child’s name.

Second Grade

Keep in mind that all supplies are kept in the desk, not on top!

• Small pencil box (approximately 8″x5″x3″)
• 2 pocket folders (no prongs)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 12″ ruler (standard & metric)
• 2 jumbo sized book covers

If desired, 2nd graders can also bring:

• Crayons (no more than 48)

Please do NOT send the following to school:

• 3-ringed binders
• Pencil toppers
• Pens
• Mechanical pencils

Crayons, pencils, erasers, glue and scissors will be provided.

Third Grade

Please bring the following items to class on the first day of school:

• 4 book covers (preferably fabric stretch covers)
• 1 Pencil Box (approximately 8″x5″x3″)
• 5 #2 pencils
• 3 erasers
• 5 pencil top erasers
• 2 ball point pens (blue or black)
• 1 pair of good scissors
• 1 glue stick
• 1 bottle of glue
• 1 12″ ruler (standard & metric)
• 1 set of markers
• 2 packs of 3″x5″ or 4″x6″ lined index cards (100 ct)
• 1 black and white composition book
• 2 packages wide ruled notebook paper
• 2 white binders (with plastic cover on front)
• 2 plain folders
• 1 pack of dividers (with tabs)

Please note that these are the supplies required on the first day of school. Additional supplies should be purchased to have at home for homework and to replenish supplies as needed throughout the year.

Fourth Grade

• Assignment Book (at least 8×10 in size)
• 4 Book covers – stretch, reusable fabric (any color)
• 3 pocket folders with prongs for paper
• Good scissors
• 3 glue sticks – Bring 1 to school the first day
• 6 erasers – Bring 1 to school the first day
• 25 pencil top erasers – Bring 5 to school the first day
• 3-4 packages #2 pencils – Bring 1 package to school the first day
• 7 ballpoint pens (blue or black only) – Bring 2 to school the first day
• 1 set of markers
• 1 box of crayons
• 1 Pencil Box (approximately 8″x5″x3″)
• 6 packages wide ruled notebook paper – Bring 1 to school the first day
• 2 composition books
• 12″ standard and metric ruler
• 1 pack of 3″ x 5″ or 4″ x 6″ lined index cards (100 ct)
• 3 white binders (1 1/2″ with plastic cover on front and back)
• 1 bottle of tacky glue
• Highlighters (multiple colors)
• Reinforcements x 1 packet
• Colored pencils
• Piece of 8″x10″ 1″ plywood

Please have a paper, pens, pencils, a box of crayons and markers at home for homework and reports. Keep additional supplies at home to replenish the supplies at school as needed.

Fifth Grade

It is recommended to have supplies on hand at home for homework in addition to the supplies purchased for school.

• Assignment Book (at least 8×10 in size)
• 2 binders (1 1/2″ with plastic cover on front)
• 1 pocket folder with metal clasps for paper
• Good scissors
• 1 glue stick or multi-purpose glue
• 5 packages #2 pencils (bring 2 packages sharpened to school the first day)
• 3 large erasers (bring 1 to school)
• 2 packages of pencil top erasers (bring 1 to school)
• 1 pencil sharpener
• 1 package of highlighters (3 or 4 ct. in different colors)
• 6 ballpoint pens: 2 blue, 2 black and 2 red (will need extras as ink runs out during the year)
• 1 set of colored pencils (50 pencils if possible)
• 1 pencil case or pouch (this must fit in the desk)
• 8 packages wide ruled notebook paper (bring 2 packages to school and keep extra at home until needed)
• 1 box of reinforcements
• 5 packages of 3″ x 5″ lined index cards (100 ct)
• 12″ standard and metric ruler
• 1 composition book
• Compass (not needed first day of school)
• Protractor (not needed first day of school)
• 1 package of 5 subject index dividers (heavy duty with reinforced edge)
• 4 Book covers – stretch, reusable fabric (any color)

Keep additional supplies at home to replenish the supplies at school as needed.

Middle School

It is recommended to have supplies on hand at home for homework in addition to the supplies purchased for school. Be sure to have a 3-hole punch, stapler, and dictionary/thesaurus (American Heritage Dictionary recommended) for at-home use.

• Assignment Book (8 1/2″ x 11″)
• 24 black ballpoint pens (med. pt.) ** Gel ink is okay but NO glitter pens
• 24 red ballpoint pens (med. pt.) **
• 2 black Sharpie pens (med.pt.)
• 2 black Sharpie pens (fine pt.)
• 12 mechanical pencils (.7mm – #2 lead) **
• 4 correction pen tapes (3M brand preferred) **
• 1 pack highlighters (3 or 4 ct. multi-color)
• 1 pack colored pencils (24 ct.)
• 3 composition books (stitch bound)
• Pencil/pen pouch (durable, 3 ring)
• 3-ring loose-leaf zippered binder (2″ with inside pockets)
• 1 package 5-subject index dividers (heavy duty with reinforced edge)
• 5 portfolio folders (with inside horizontal pockets)
• 600 sheets notebook paper (loose-leaf, college ruled, 8 1/2″ x 11″) **
• 400 sheets plain paper (8 1/2″ x 11″) **
• 200 index cards (3×5 spiral bound) **
• 5 fabric book covers (stretch, reusable)
• Mini Stapler (with full supply of staples)
• Basic Calculator
• Compass
• Protractor
• 12″ standard and metric ruler
• 2 Erasers **
• 2 Scotch Tape disposable dispensers (3/4″ x 300′) **
• 2 Glue Sticks **
• 5″ pointed scissors
• 50 Ziploc snack bags
• Spanish/English dictionary
• 2 subject spiral notebook (for Spanish)
• 2 pocket folder (for Spanish)

** Includes extra back-up stock to have at home for replenishing school/locker supply as needed throughout the school year.