Dear Future Fifth Grade Students:

We are looking forward to working with you in September. When summer draws to a close and you begin shopping for school supplies, it is helpful to know what you will need. Here is a list of necessary supplies:

1. Homework Book (Available at School $3.50)
2. One three-ring binder
3. Dividers with plastic tabs
4. White wide-lined notebook paper
5. Plastic zippered pencil pouch with 3-ring holes or a gallon-sized ziploc bag
6. Small box of crayons or colored pencils
7. Pencils with erasers
8. Blue or black ink pen
9. Two paper or plastic folders with center fasteners or rings
10. Two folders with front and back pockets and center fasteners
11. Small bottle of glue or glue stick
12. Pair of school scissors
13. Ruler with metric and customary measurement scales
14. Two different colored highlighters
15. Personal pencil sharpener
16. Spiral notebook
17. Protractor and compass (needed for second half of year)

Please DO NOT bring: School box

Trapper Keeper type notebooks

Cans or containers for supplies

Finally, here are some really important things to bring to fifth grade:

A good attitude toward school and learning

A pleasant smile

A sense of humor

Curiosity about the world around you

Willingness to work hard

The understanding that mistakes are okay as long as you learn from them.

A well-rested body and mind

Welcome Back Open House on Friday, September 1, 2000, 2:00-3:00 p.m.