School Supply List

This school supply list has been compiled by the Central Middle School staff to guide parents in purchasing supplies for their child. School supplies can be brought to school during Open House or, at the latest, on the first day of school. Some school supplies might need to be replenished during the school year. If you need financial assistance, contact your principal at 763-745-6010.

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All Grade Levels

Locker dimensions are 11” x 11” x 44” – some locker shelves do not fit our lockers.

  • #2 pencils – most students find they need 24 per quarter
  • black or blue ink pens
  • 2 boxes tissue for classroom use (bring to homeroom)
  • Earbuds – inexpensive, but durable with a straight-input plug – to be kept at school

Some teachers may request additional supplies for their individual rooms during the first weeks of school. They will notify the students as needed. To help students with organizational skills, it is recommended that notebooks and folders be color coordinated for each subject area.

Grade 6

  • an expandable file folder with 6-12 pockets
  • 1 package of loose-leaf paper, college ruled
  • 3 composition notebooks
  • a pocket folder
  • 4 large glue sticks
  • colored pencils & sharpener
  • 2 spiral bound graph paper notebooks (5 Star brand spiral notebook, graph-ruled recommended)

Helpful, but not required:

  • scissors
  • colored markers
  • pencil pouch

Grade 7

  • an expandable file with multi-pockets or 2 3-ring-binders for math & language arts
  • either a folder or a binder for social studies
  • loose leaf paper for each binder
  • scientific calculator
  • 2 8.5” x 11” bound graph paper notebooks for math
  • 3” x 5” index cards for language arts
  • colored markers or pencils
  • 1 1-subject durable spiral notebook

Helpful, but not required:

  • pencil pouch
  • Post-it notes
  • ruler

Grade 8

  • 5 pocket folders or 1 expandable file, multi-pockets
  • 1 - 1” 3-ring-binder, for science
  • graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus)
  • 2 composition notebooks for science & communications
  • $2.00 on the first day of school for graphing notebook

Language Arts

  • Post It flags
  • 1 notebook (does not need to be composition)
  • loose leaf paper, college ruled

Helpful, but not required:

  • color markers
  • pencil pouch

Art

  • white drawing eraser
  • black Sharpie®
  • 2 pocket folders
  • pencils for art

Optional

  • sketchbook approx. 9” x 12”, spiral bound; can also be purchased from art teacher or on EPay

Family & Consumer Science

7th grade

  • pocket folder
  • small paper plates
  • small Ziploc bags

8th grade

  • pocket folder
  • large paper plates
  • large Ziploc bags

Band

Do not bring instruments to class until teacher notifies you.

  • 6th grade – you received your list Spring 2018; reminder card will be mailed Summer 2018
  • 7th & 8th grade – list will be distributed first day of class

Music Exploration

  • 2-pocket folder

Orchestra

Do not bring instruments to class until teacher notifies you.

  • instrument in good playing condition
  • 6th grade: you received your list spring 2018
  • Essential Elements Book 1 (6th grade)
  • Essential Elements Book 2 (7th & 8th grade)
  • music folder or binder
  • optional: subscription to SmartMusic®

Vocal Music

No supplies required

Physical Education

New Phy Ed lockers have built-in combo locks

  • tennis shoes and socks
  • shorts
  • sweatshirt and sweatpants (for cool weather days)
  • personal hygiene items (deodorant, brush, comb)
  • purchase required uniform shirt on EPay; student will receive during class

Spanish

  • 2-pocket folder