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Starter Kit -- About Operation Backpack
Purchase a new backpack and fill it with school supplies for one child. Please be sure to attach the appropriate label, specifying the grade, to the backpack.
Drop off your backpacks at the nearest Drop Location.
Choose Grade Level
Pre-K & Kindergarten
First - Fourth Grade
Fifth - Eighth Grade
Ninth - Twelfth Grade
Pre-K & Kindergarten School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
o Backpack*
o #2 Pencils
o Pencil Box
o Box of Crayons
o Box of Washable Markers
o Water Color Paint (set)
o Pad of Coloring Paper
o Large Pink Erasers
o Glue Sticks
o Safety Scissors
o Two-Pocket Folders
o Wide-Rule Loose-Leaf Paper
o Facial Tissues
o Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
* A typical Pre-k/Kindergartener is 4-6 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. Small backpacks tends to be about 12-14" x 9-12" x 5-10".
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First - Fourth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
o Backpack*
o Pencil Box
o #2 Pencils
o Pens (Black Ink)
o Box of Crayons
o Box of Colored Pencils
o Box of Washable Markers
o Water Color Paint (set)
o 3-Ring Binder
o 2-Pocket Folders (3)
o Wide-Rule Loose-Leaf Paper
o Spriral Notebooks (3)
o Composition Book
o Pad of Coloring Paper
o Index Cards
o Large Pink Erasers
o Handheld Pencil Sharpener
o 5-Inch Safety Scissors
o Bottle of Glue (Elmer's-type)
o Glue Sticks
o Book Covers (4)
o Facial Tissues
o Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
* A typical elementary schooler is 6-10 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. Small backpack tends to be about 12-14" x 9-12" x 5-10".
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Fifth - Eighth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
o Backpack*
o Soft Pencil Case
o #2 Pencils
o Pens (Black Ink)
o Highlighters
o Box of Washable Markers
o Box of Colored Pencils
o 3-Ring Binder (2”-3”)
o Subject Dividers
o 2-Pocket Folders (5)
o Loose-leaf Paper
o Graph Paper
o Spiral Notebooks (6)
o Composition Notebook (1)
o Package of Index Cards
o Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
o Large Pink Erasers
o Pencil Sharpener
o Glue Sticks (2)
o Scissors
o Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
o Protractor
o Compass
o Calculator
o Book Covers (6)
* A typical middle schooler is 10-13 years old and needs a medium-sized backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A medium backpack tends to be about 16" x 12" x 10".
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Ninth - Twelfth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
o Backpack*
o Soft Pencil Case
o #2 Pencils
o Pens in Blue, Black and Red
o Highlighters (2)
o Box of Colored Pencils
o 3-Ring Binder
o 2-Pocket Folders (6)
o Subject Dividers
o Loose-leaf Paper
o Graph Paper
o Compostion Book
o Spiral Notebooks (8)
o Package of Post-It Notes
o Package of Index Cards
o Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
o Large Pink Eraser
o Scientific Calculator
o Dictionary
o Thesaurus
o Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
o Mini-Stapler and Staples
o Book Covers (8)
o USB Flash Drive (Optional)
* A typical high schooler is 14-18 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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Starter Kit -- About Operation Backpack
