Supplies

It won't be long until "back to school" sales will be in full swing. To help you shop & get the best deals, the teachers of Almont Middle School are sharing the following lists of recommended supplies to help you be fully prepared for the first day of school. Please note that some items may be added by individual teachers as they pertain to class activities. Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to helping you on your journey through middle school!

4th Grade

Supplies needed for all 4th grade students

  • 6 qt. snapping lid plastic shoe box for supplies
  • 4 two-pocket folders (NO prongs) – plastic preferred
    (black/red/blue/green)
  • 2 two-pocket folders (WITH prongs) – plastic preferred
    (yellow/orange)
  • 4 spiral notebooks (red/yellow/orange/blue/green)
  • 1 composition notebook (fabric binding)
  • 12 glue sticks
  • 1 pair of adult-sized scissors
  • 4 rolls of Scotch tape on dispenser
  • 2 packs of Post-It notes (3x3 size)
  • 1 pack plastic durable Post-It Tabs (1")
  • 1 pack of colored pencils
  • 1 pencil sharpener for colored pencils
  • 1 pack of markers
  • 3x5 index cards
  • 1 protractor
  • Highlighters (multiple colors)
  • 2 dry erase markers and eraser (or sock)
  • 12 pencils (mechanical is okay as long as additional lead is provided)
  • 1 pack of pencil top erasers
  • 2 red pens
  • 2 black fine tip Sharpie markers
  • 2 pink erasers
  • 1 pair of wired headphones
  • Wireless mouse and stylus (optional)
  • 3 boxes of Kleenex
  • 1 Clorox wipes
  • 1 Ziploc bags (sandwich)

Wish list items

  • Bandaids
  • Bag of small candy (not chocolate)

5th Grade

  • Colored pencils, crayons, and markers
  • A black Sharpie or other permanent marker
  • Pointed scissors
  • Post-It notes (many)
  • 1 pencil pouch
  • 1 ruler with both centimeters and inches
  • 2-3 highlighters (different colors would be best)
  • Pencils (mechanical is fine)
  • 2-3 dry erase markers
  • Glue sticks (please have enough for the second half of the year)
  • Earbuds or headphones for Chromebook (must be wired)
  • 5 folders (math, science, ELA, social studies, and a spare)
  • 2 composition notebooks (fabric binding)
  • 2 spiral-bound notebooks
  • 2 packs of lined pape (wide or collge ruled is fine)
  • 1-inch binder for math class (please have this on the first day of school)
  • Binder dividers, pack of 5 tabbed dividers (please have on the first day of school)
  • Kleenex (2 per student)
  • Clorox or Lysol wipes (2 per student)
  • White paper towel (1 roll per student)

6th Grade

Needed

Below are the necessary supplies for all 6th grade classes. Your 6th grade homeroom teacher may provide an additional and/or personalized list on the first day of school.

  • Pencils (regular or mechanical; Oricole or Ticonderoga recommended)
  • 2 red pens
  • 2 highlighters
  • Spiral bound notebook
  • Ruler
  • Elmer's glue sticks/drip glue
  • Colored pencils and/or crayons
  • Markers
  • Black Sharpie marker
  • Scissors
  • Zippered pencil pouch (the sturdier, the better)
  • 4 folders with pockets
  • Earbuds (wired, not wireless)

Optional, but Appreciated

  • Kleenex
  • Band-aids
  • Clorox wipes
  • Cheap mini pencil sharpeners
  • Extra pencils
  • Pencil cap erasers
  • Expo dry erase markers
  • Glue sticks/drip glue (for classroom)
  • Small candies (Jolly Ranchers, etc.; for incentives)

These are the necessary supplies for all 6th grade classes. Your 6th grade homeroom teacher may provide an additional/personalized list on the first day of school. Donations of great, gently-used, middle-school-age-appropriate chapter books are always appreciated! Our kids LOVE new books to read!


7th Grade

Social Studies

  • Binder, 1 inch, with pockets and dividers (if there is a problem, please let the teacher know)
  • Notebook paper
  • Writing utensils (pens and pencils)
  • Glue
  • Highlighters
  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

Science

  • 2 composition books
  • Highlighters
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Colored pencils
  • Pencils

Math

  • Binder, 1½ – 2 inch
  • 5 tabbed dividers
  • See general supplies in Social Studies

Language Arts

  • Binder, 1 inch, with 5 dividers
  • Composition book