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2026-27 Hillside Supply Lists

Kindergarten Supply List

  • Large backpack
  • Change of clothes in ziploc bag (label with name)
  • 4 boxes of Crayola crayons
  • 1 pair of Fiskars scissors
  • 10 Elmer’s glue sticks (please no jumbo size nor scented)
  • 1 White 1 inch 3 – ring vinyl binder with see through plastic cover (label with
    name)
  • Basic children’s headphones for use on a Chromebook (Recommended
    Brands: Belkin, Sony, JBL, with a cord. No volume control on the cord please.)

Please include these additional items based on your child’s teacher:

  • Mrs. Esposito
    • Pencil box (hard case)
    • 1 container of Clorox disinfecting wipes
    • 1 box of thick classic Crayola markers
    • 1 plastic pocket folder
    • 1 glue bottle
    • Optional: roll of Scotch or masking tape
  • Mrs. Moak
    • 2 boxes of Mr. Clean Original Magic Erasers
    • 1 plastic pocket folder
    • 30 clear plastic sheet protectors inserted into binder
    • 1 box of Ticonderoga #2 pencils – sharpened
    • 1 box of tissues
    • 3 boxes of Sharpie markers
  • Mrs. Wood
    • Pencil box (hard case)
    • 1 container Clorox disinfecting wipes
    • 1 box of thick classic Crayola markers

First Grade Supply List

Your child will be provided with a red Hillside Folder in September. Please supply your child with the following items labeled with your child’s first and last name.

  • 1 large backpack
  • 3 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count)
  • 1 pair of Fiskars children’s scissors (rounded tip)
  • 1 box of colored pencils (24 count)
  • 1 headphone set (simple wired, put in a labeled gallon zipper bag)
  • 1 box of fine tip Crayola classic colored markers
    (10 count)
  • 2 large (thick) glue sticks
  • 1 water bottle that is easy for your child to open and close independently and is clearly labeled with your child’s name.

The supplies listed below will be shared in the classroom. Therefore, it is not necessary to label these supplies with your child’s name.

  • 48 YELLOW #2 pencils SHARPENED AND READY TO WRITE (no mechanical pencils, please). Ticonderoga or Target Up & Up brands work best. They are durable and sharpen well.
  • 1 pack of BLACK (no colors) Expo dry erase markers (chisel tip) 
  • 1 pack of BLACK (no colors) Expo dry erase markers (fine tip)
  • 2 boxes of tissues 
  • 1 container of disinfecting wipes 

Summer Project

Here is your first activity to complete with your family. Please bring it with you on the first day of school to share with the class.

First, decorate a brown paper lunch bag with your name and a special design. Next, fill the bag with 4 or 5 items about yourself. You will use these items to help introduce yourself to your new classmates in September! You may want to include items from a summer trip, favorite hobbies, collections, sports, dance or whatever else you like! Past examples include family photos, sports memorabilia and even dance slippers. The only challenge is that your items have to fit inside this bag! We will share our “Special Me Bags” during the first few days of school.

Second Grade Supply List

Labeled

  • 1 small supply box
  • Fiskars student sized scissor
  • 4 pocket folders: 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 red
  • 2 boxes of 24 Crayola Crayons (no larger, please)
  • 2 Pink Pearl erasers
  • Headphones

Unlabeled

  • 24 number two sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga)
  • Two glue sticks – large size preferred
  • Two black sharpie marker
  • Four expo dry erase markers
  • Clorox or Lysol wipes
  • One box of tissues

Summer Project

Fill a small bag with items that will help us get to know you in September. Please include one book that you enjoyed over the summer. You can also include items from a summer trip, photos of your family, sports related items, favorite things – anything you can fit inside the bag. We will share them during the first days of school.

Third Grade Supply List

  • 1 Supply box that holds all supplies
  • Colored Pencils – box of 24, no larger
  • Crayons – box of 24, no larger
  • Markers (“fat, thick tip”) – box of 10, no larger
  • 2 black sharpies (“medium tip”)
  • Scissors
  • Post-it-Notes
  • 2 Large Glue sticks
  • #2 Pencils – Ticonderoga brand (Don’t label, these will be shared)
  • Personal handheld pencil sharpener
  • 2 Yellow highlighters
  • 3 Dry erase markers (“skinny, thin tip”)
  • 1 Black and white, wide-ruled composition notebook
  • Plain/no design pocket folders with horizontal bottom packets and tab inserts. (1 Blue, 1 Green, 1 Red, 1 Yellow, and 1 Purple)
  • A pair of quality headphones
  • 2 large boxes of tissues
  • Container of Lysol or Clorox wipes

Fourth Grade Supply List

Label all supplies.

  • 2 boxes sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga are preferred)   
  • Colored pencils pre-sharpened 
  • 1 black Sharpie marker 
  • Pencil supply box/container to store pencils, etc. 
  • Small scissors 
  • Elmer’s glue stick
  • 1 Non-spiral marble black and white composition book 
  • 3 pack of 3×3 yellow Post-it notes (lined preferred)
  • 2 different color highlighters 
  • 1 YELLOW PLASTIC double-pocket folder
  • 1 BLUE PLASTIC double-pocket folder
  • 1 GREEN PLASTIC double-pocket folder
  • 1 small flashlight, reading lamp, or headlamp for Flashlight Fridays!
  • 1 pair of headphones or earbuds
  • 2 boxes of tissues
  • 1 container of Clorox wipes

Summer Projects

  • Create a family collage poster with pictures and names of the members of your family. The size and amount of detail is up to you! Bring this on the first day of school in September. This helps us learn more about your family!
  • Keep reading ALL summer!

Fifth Grade Supply List

  • 4 folders with two pockets in green, yellow, orange, and blue (no designs, plastic or laminated hold up best)
  • 1 pair of headphones for Chromebook
  • 1 pair of scissors
  • 1 package of glue sticks
  • 1 package of color pencils, crayons, or markers
  • 1 composition notebook
  • 20 No. 2 pencils, pre sharpened if possible (Ticonderoga preferred)
  • 1 small pencil case
  • 2 boxes of tissues

Communications Classroom Supply List

  • Backpack
  • Pencil box
  • 1 box of pencils
  • 8 large glue sticks
  • 1 bottle Elmer’s liquid glue
  • 1 package of crayons
  • 1 set of watercolor paints
  • 1 package of washable markers, classic colors
  • 2 packages of dry-erase markers
  • 1 pair of Fiskars blunt-tip scissors
  • 4 boxes of tissues
  • 3 containers of Play-Doh
  • 2 containers of Lysol disinfecting wipes
  • 2 boxes of Ziploc bags (Kindergarten: quart/gallon, first and second: snack/sandwich)
  • Change of clothes in a Ziploc bag (please label with name)
    *Note: If your child is potty training or has a tendency to need to change, please send up to three changes of clothes along with a wet/dry bag to send wet clothes home in. (Amazon has washable, wet/dry bags that can be reused)
  • Water bottle labeled with child’s name

Wish List:
The following list contains items that will be used throughout the year with the students. If you would like to make a contribution to the classroom, it would be greatly appreciated.

  • shaving cream
  • food coloring
  • tempera/washable paint (any colors)
  • bag of beans/rice
  • pony beads
  • kinetic sand
  • bead divider cases
  • clothespins
  • sensory fidgets
  • peppermint oil
  • lavender oil

(3-5) Communications Classroom

  • Backpack
  • Pencil box
  • 1 box of pencils (sharpened Ticonderoga)
  • 8 large glue sticks
  • 1 package of crayons
  • 1 set of watercolor paints
  • 1 package of washable markers, classic colors
  • 2 packages of black dry-erase markers
  • 4 boxes of tissues
  • 3 containers of Play-Doh
  • 2 packages of baby wipes
  • 3 containers of lysol disinfecting wipes
  • 2 boxes of ziploc bags (5th grade: sandwich size/gallon size
    5th: snack/quart size)
  • change of clothes in a ziploc bag (please label with name)
  • If your child is potty training or has a tendency to need to change, please send up to three changes of clothes along with a wet/dry bag to send wet clothes home in. (Amazon has washable, wet/dry bags that can be reused; these are amazing!)
  • Water bottle labeled with child’s name

Optional

The following list contains items that will be used throughout the year with the students. If you would like to make a contribution to the classroom, it would be greatly appreciated.

  • Shaving cream
  • Food coloring
  • Tempera/washable paint (any colors)
  • Bag of beans/rice
  • Pony beads
  • Kinetic sand
  • Bead divider cases
  • Clothespins
  • Sensory fidgets
  • Peppermint oil
  • Lavender oil