Forest Ridge Elementary / Optimum Learning Environments Charter Schools

2026-27 School Supply List

General Requirements (Applies to All Grades)

• Backpack or book bag

• Appropriate shoes to move in on PE days

• Important Pencil Policy: No mechanical pencils allowed. Ticonderoga brand yellow pencils only.

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Kindergarten Supply List

• 10–12 Elmer’s glue sticks

• 6 boxes of Crayola crayons (24-count)

• 1 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils

• 1 pink pearl eraser

• 1 box of colored pencils

• 1 box of Crayola washable markers

• 1 set of Crayola watercolors

• 1 box of quart-size Ziploc baggies

• 2 boxes of facial tissue

• 2 reclosable containers of baby wipes

• Note: Please do not purchase Rose brand crayons or glue sticks.

Grade 1 Supply List

• 12 Ticonderoga pencils (sharpened)

• 2 white plastic (hi-polymer) erasers (no pink pearl)

• 6 white glue sticks OR 2 bottles of liquid glue

• 1 box of Crayola Colors of the World crayons (24-count)

• 1 box of Crayola crayons (24-count)

• 1 box of Crayola washable markers (regular size, not skinny)

• 1 pair of student scissors (pointed preferred)

• 1 large-size pencil box (Approximate dimensions: 11.5” L × 7.5” W × 3” H; please do not send regular-sized boxes)

• 1 set of headphones (labeled with student's name; no earbuds)

• 1 box of facial tissue, OR 1 pack of baby wipes, OR 1 box of Ziploc bags (any size)

Grade 2 Supply List

• 24 Ticonderoga pencils (sharpened, if possible)

• 2 packages of pencil cap erasers (hi-polymer)

• 3 glue sticks

• 1 box of Crayola crayons (24-count)

• 1 package of fine-point colored markers

• 1 pair of student scissors (Fiskars brand)

• 1 set of headphones (labeled with name using a permanent marker)

• 1 box of facial tissue OR 1 box of gallon-size Ziploc baggies

• Note: No pencil box is needed. Most supplies are communal for the classroom.

Grade 3 (Including 2/3 Blend) Supply List

• 4 dozen #2 Ticonderoga pencils (pre-sharpened preferred)

• 2 glue sticks

• 1 box of Crayola crayons (24-count)

• 1 box of colored pencils OR markers

• 1 pair of student scissors (pointed)

• 1 handheld pencil sharpener (not electric)

• 1 supply box (approximately 8” × 5”)

• 1 spiral notebook (70–100 sheets, wide-ruled)

• 1 ruler (with both inches and centimeters)

• 1 ream of white printer paper (8.5” × 11”)

• 1 set of headphones

• 1 computer mouse (wired OR wireless with a USB adapter)

• 2 boxes of facial tissue

Grade 4 (Including 3/4 Blend) Supply List

• 4 dozen #2 Ticonderoga pencils

• 2 white plastic (hi-polymer) erasers

• 2 glue sticks

• 1 package of colored pencils

• 1 box of regular-size markers

• 1 box of thin markers

• 1 pair of student scissors (pointed)

• 1 handheld pencil sharpener (not electric)

• 1 supply box (approximately 8” × 5”)

• 1 spiral notebook (any color, wide-ruled)

• 1 ream of white paper (8.5” × 11”, 20#)

• 1 set of earbuds or headphones (headphones tend to last longer)

• 1 box of facial tissue

Grade 5 Supply List

• 6 dozen #2 standard yellow pencils (please send a few each month)

• 2 white plastic (hi-polymer) erasers (no pink pearl)

• 4 glue sticks

• 1 box of crayons (at least 24 colors)

• 2 packages of colored pencils OR 1 large package (single regular packs do not last the year)

• 1 box of markers

• 1 pair of student scissors (pointed)

• 1 supply box or zipper pouch

• 1 spiral notebook (any color, wide-ruled)

• 1 ruler (with both inches and centimeters, non-flexible)

• 1 ream of white paper (8.5” × 11”, 20#)

• 1 set of earbuds or headphones

• 1 box of tissue

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K-2 Emotional Growth Classroom (EGC) Supply List

• 2 Elmer’s glue sticks

• 1 box of Crayola thin markers AND 1 box of thick markers

• 1 set of Crayola watercolors

• 1 white plastic (hi-polymer) eraser (no pink pearl)

• 1 pair of headphones

• 1 ream of white copy paper (8.5” × 11”)

• 1 package of plastic utensils

• 1 box of Ziploc baggies (gallon or sandwich size)

• 3 packages of baby wipes

• 4 boxes of facial tissue

• Individually packaged snacks (enough for 15 children)

3-5 Emotional Growth Classroom (EGC) Supply List

• Facial tissue (Kleenex)

• Baby wipes

• Paper plates

• Small plastic cups

• Plastic utensils

• Individually packaged snacks

• Pre-packaged candies (for the class store)

• Toy donations (for the class store)

• Small Lego sets (3-in-1 sets work great)

• Games (board games, dice, cards)

• Extra clothes, new or used, for children in need (Sizes: Youth L, Youth XL, and Adult S for girls and/or boys)