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Fill A Backpack

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Purchase a new backpack and fill it with school supplies for one child. All donations are due by August 21. Please be sure to attach the appropriate label, specifying the grade, to the backpack.

Choose Grade Level

Pre-K	Fourth Grade	Ninth Grade
Kindergarten	Fifth Grade	Tenth Grade
First Grade	Sixth Grade	Eleventh Grade
Second Grade	Seventh Grade	Twelth Grade
Third Grade	Eighth Grade

Pre-Kindergarten School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
1 Box of Crayons
1 Composition Notebook
1 Pencil box
1 Bottle of Glue
1 Lunch Bag
1 Box of Tissues
1 Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
1 Backpack *

* A typical Pre-kindergartener is 4-5 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14" x 9-12" x 5-10"

Kindergarten School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

   #2 Pencils
1 Box of Crayons
1 Package of Watercolors
1 Package of Washable Markers
1 Package of Colored Pencils
1 Composition Notebook
2 Pocket Folders
1 Pencil Box
3 Large Pink Erasers
1 Bottle of Glue
2 Glue Sticks
1 Pair of Safety Scissors
1 Lunch Bag
1 Box of Tissues
1 Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
1 Backpack *

* A typical Kindergartener is 5-6 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14" x 9-12" x 5-10"

First Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

   #2 Pencils
1 Box of Crayons
1 Package of Watercolors
1 Package of Washable Markers
4 Pocket Folders
2 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring notebook binder (2")
1 Pencil Box
2 Glue Sticks
1 Small Bottle of White Glue
1 Scissors (safety)
3 Large Pink Erasers
1 Ruler (in centimeters and inches)
1 Lunch Bag
1 Box of Tissues
1 Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
1 Backpack *

* A typical first grader is 6-7 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14" x 9-12" x 5-10"

Second Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

   #2 Pencils
   Pens-blue/black (erasable)
1 Box of Crayons
1 Package of Watercolors
1 Package of Washable Markers
1 Package of Colored Pencils
1 Highlighter
2 Pocket Folders
3 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring Notebook Binder
Loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled)
1 Package of Index Cards (3x5)
1 Pencil Box
2 Glue sticks
1 Bottle of Glue
1 Scissors (safety)
3 Large Pink Erasers
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Lunch Bag
1 Box of Tissues
1 Backpack *

* A typical second grader is 7-8 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14" x 9-12" x 5-10"

Third Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

   #2 Pencils
   Pens- Blue/Black/Red (erasable)
1 Box of Crayons
1 Package of Watercolors
1 Package of Washable Markers
1 Package of Colored Pencils
1 Highlighter
2 Pocket Folders
2 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring notebook binder (2-3")
   Loose-Leaf/Filler/Wide-Lined Paper
1 Package of Index Cards (3x5)
1 Pencil Box
2 Glue Stick
1 Scissors (safety)
3 Large Pink Erasers
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Pencil Sharpener
1 Lunch Bag
1 Box of Tissues
1 Backpack *

* A typical third grader is 8-9 years old and needs a small backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A small backpack tends to be about 16" x 12" x 10"

Fourth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

* A typical fourth grader is 9-10 years old and needs a small backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A small backpack tends to be about 16" x 12" x 10"

Fifth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
Pens- Black/Red/Blue (Erasable)
1 Box of Crayons
1 Package of Watercolors
1 Package of Washable Markers
1 Package of Colored Pencils
1 Highlighter
2 Pocket Folders
1 Spiral Notebook
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook (2"-3")
   Loose-Leaf/Filler/Wide-Lined Paper
   Subject Dividers
   Graph Paper
1 Package of Index Cards (3x5)
1 Assignment Pad
1 Pencil Box
2 Glue Sticks
1 Scissors
3 Large Pink Erasers
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Pencil Sharpener
1 Box of Tissues
1 Backpack *

* A typical fifth grader is 10-11 years old and needs a small backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A small backpack tends to be about 16" x 12" x 10"

Sixth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
Pens- Black/Red/Blue (Erasable)
1 Box of Crayons
1 Package of Washable Markers
1 Package of Colored Pencils
1 Highlighter
5 Pocket Folders
2 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook (2"-3")
   Loose-Leaf/Filler/Wide-Lined Paper
   Subject Dividers
   Reinforcements
   Graph Paper
1 Package of Index Cards
1 Package of Post-it Notes
1 Assignment Pad
1 Pencil Box
2 Glue Sticks
1 Pair of Scissors
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Pencil Sharpener
1 Protractor
1 Compass
1 Scientific Calculator
1 Box of Tissue
1 Backpack *

* A typical sixth grader is 11-12 years old and needs a medium backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdier builds. A medium backpack tends to be about 19" x 12" x 10"

Seventh Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
Pens- Black/Red/Blue
1 Package of Crayons
1 Package of Washable Markers
1 Package of Colored Pencils
2 Highlighters
4 Pocket Folders
2 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook (2"-3")
Loose-Leaf/Filler-Lined Paper
   Subject Dividers
   Reinforcements
Graph Paper
   Assignment Pad
1 Pencil Box
1 Glue Stick
1 Scissors
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Protractor
1 Compass
1 Calculator-Scientific
1 Box of Tissues
1 Backpack *

* A typical seventh grader is 12-13 years old and needs a medium backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdier builds. A medium backpack tends to be about 19" x 12" x 10"

Eighth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
Pens- Black/Red/Blue
1 Package of Crayons
1 Package of Washable Markers
1 Package of Colored Pencils
2 Highlighters
4 Pocket Folders
4 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook (2"-3")
Loose-Leaf/Filler-Lined Paper
Subject Dividers
Reinforcements
   Graph Paper
Assignment Pad
   Glue Stick
Scissors
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Protractor
1 Compass
1 Calculator-Scientific
1 Box of Tissues
1 Backpack *

* A typical eighth grader is 13-14 years old and needs a medium backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdier builds. A medium backpack tends to be about 19" x 12" x 10"

Ninth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
   Pens- Black/Red/Blue
2 Highlighters
5 Pocket Folders
5 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook
Loose-Leaf/Filler-Lined Paper
   Subject Dividers
Reinforcements
Graph Paper
1 Package of Post-It Notes
1 Assignment Pad
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Calculator-Scientific
1 Dictionary
1 Thesaurus
1 Backpack *

* A typical ninth grader is 14-15 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A large backpack tends to be about 19" x 13" x 10"

Tenth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

   #2 Pencils
   Pens- Black/Red/Blue
2 Highlighters
5 Pocket Folders
5 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook
Loose-Leaf/Filler-Lined Paper
Subject Dividers
Reinforcements
   Graph Paper
1 Package of Post-It Notes
1 Assignment Pad
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Calculator-Scientific
1 Dictionary
1 Thesaurus
1 Backpack *

* A typical tenth grader is 15-16 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A large backpack tends to be about 19" x 13" x 10"

Eleventh Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
Pens- Black/Red/Blue
2 Highlighters
5 Pocket Folders
5 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook
   Loose-Leaf/Filler-Lined Paper
Subject Dividers
Reinforcements
Graph Paper
1 Package of Post-it Notes
1 Assignment Pad
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Calculator-Scientific
1 Dictionary
1 Thesaurus
1 Backpack *

* A typical eleventh grader is 16-17 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A large backpack tends to be about 19" x 13" x 10"

Twelth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label

#2 Pencils
   Pens- Black/Red/Blue
2 Highlighters
5 Pocket Folders
5 Spiral Notebooks
1 3-ring loose-leaf notebook
Loose-Leaf/Filler-Lined Paper
Subject Dividers
Reinforcements
Graph Paper
1 Package of Post-it Notes
1 Assignment Pad
1 Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
1 Calculator-Scientific
1 Dictionary
1 Thesaurus
1 Backpack *

* A typical twelfth grader is 17-18 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A large backpack tends to be about 19" x 13" x 10"

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