May 25, 2013

5 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park, NY 12065

518-881-0450

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Acadia Middle School - Supply List 2012-13

The Middle Schools have made a concerted effort to minimize supply costs. All supply lists have been developed to have a total cost of less than $50, not including the materials that will be used all three years. There may be other supplies required throughout the year.

 

SUPPLIES THAT CAN BE USED ALL THREE YEARS (GR. 6-8)

Calculator (non-graphing) - 6th may use a simple 4 function ($3), 7 & 8 will use TI Scientific (TI 30 XIIS), Scientific may be used for all 3 years

Package of colored pencils

Scissors

Compass

Metric/standard ruler (12 inch)

Protractor

Combination Lock (grade 7 & 8)

Thumb drive (4 GB)

Soft pencil case with grommets

1 metric/standard ruler (12 inch)

 

GRADE 6

Supplies

blue/black pens
#2 pencils (to last for the year)
1 package highlighters (package of 4- different colors)
2 packages Loose leaf paper
Tab dividers (16 total)
2 boxes of tissues
2 packages of index cards (3x5)
4 large glue sticks
4 Expo dry-erase markers
1 package of colored pencils
Reinforcements
Black Sharpie Marker (recommended)

 

Additional Team Supplies:

Team 6-1:
(4)- 1½” 3-ring binders (4 different colors)
(1) Accordion Style Folder (with 8
sections)
(3)- 150 sheet spiral notebooks
(Large 8 ½x11)
(1)- 100 sheet spiral notebook

Team 6-2:
(3)- 1½” 3-ring binders (3 different colors)
(2)- composition notebooks
(1)- 3 subject spiral notebook with pocket
divider
(1)- 1 subject spiral notebook with 3 holes
(1) Staples® Quadrille 4x4 Spiral
Notebook, 8" x 10-1/2" (Graphing)

***Additional supplies may be needed for reading and unified arts classes.

Special notes:

• No locker shelves please. They do not fit and cause lockers to jam frequently.
• Student supplies can be put in their locker during the walk-through on August 29th.
• Team 6-1 students will need their accordion folder and tab dividers for Wednesday, September 5th. They will need their binders and dividers for Friday, September 7th.
• Team 6-2 students will need all supplies by Thursday, September 6th.
• An agenda (assignments notebook) will be provided to students at no cost within the first few days of school.
• We suggest shopping early for best selection and to avoid the end-of-summer rush
• Oversized binders and backpacks- especially those with wheels DO NOT fit in the lockers

GRADE 7

Supplies

4 - Subject dividers (pack of ~ 5)
1 - Composition notebook
2 - Package (12) blue/black pens
2 - Package (12) #2 Pencils
2 - Highlighters (2 different colors)
2 - Loose leaf paper
1 - Glue stick
2 - Box of tissues
1 - Sketch book (8.5 x12 spiral)
1 - Eraser (2 pack)
3 - Package of index cards (3x5)
2 - Regular black sharpies
1 - Heavy duty clip in folder for binder
Binders: one two inch binder (off-team classes), one three inch binder (team)

Special Notes

 Team 7-2 only – please purchase 1 book cover.
 Each student may also be required to purchase a workbook for his/her foreign language class (LOTE) from the Middle School Bookstore, prices TBD.
 English 7H (Honors) students may be required (at the request of the individual teacher) to purchase a vocabulary workshop book from the Middle School Bookstore at an approximate cost of $10.00.
 Orchestra students will be required to buy a lesson book TBD.
 Purchases from the Middle School Bookstore may be made by check payable to “Middle School Bookstore”, NOT to a specific school.
 An Agenda (assignment notebook) will be provided to students at no cost within the first few days of school.
 READ 180 AND SYSTEM 44 STUDENTS
3 Ring Binder – 2 inch
Spiral notebook ~ 70 pages
Heavy Folder (plastic if possible)

GRADE 8

Supplies

4 Subject dividers (pack of ~ 5)
1 Package (12) blue/black pens
2 Package (12) #2 Pencils
3 Highlighters (3 different colors)
3 3 ring binder - 2 inch
3 3 ring binder - 1.5 inch
2 Loose leaf paper
1 1 pack graph paper
1 3 subject notebook
1 Box of tissues
1 Pocket Folder
4 low odor dry erase markers
4 Package of index cards (3x5)

Special Notes:

The 6 binders are for Math, Social Studies, English, Science, LOTE, and Technology/Health.

**** Students may have to purchase a workbook for their foreign language again this year if they do not have their workbook from last year or if they are new to the district. The workbooks can be purchased at the Middle School Book Store when they begin their language class.

****Accelerated courses
English 7/8 & 9H
One-subject, spiral notebook
Red, green or purple pen (for editing)
Sticky notes (one pack)
Optional: Colored Pencils
A binder and loose leaf paper will be used from section 1.

Earth Science
A binder and loose leaf paper will be used from section 1.
Subject dividers
Colored pencils
One Pocket expanding wallet (2”) with closure

Algebra
TI-84 Plus or TI-84 plus silver graphing calculator (recommended for Algebra)

READ 180 AND SYSTEM 44 STUDENTS
3 Ring Binder – 2 inch
Spiral notebook ~ 70 pages
Heavy Folder (plastic if possible)