School Supply Lists
2024-2025
5th Grade
General Supplies for All Classes:
● 2 packages of loose-leaf paper; wide lined with holes (no spiral paper)
● Pencil and pen case (zippered, no hard plastic)
● 40 - #2 sharpened pencils (20 labeled and 20 not labeled) and a pink eraser (replenish as needed)
● Small pencil sharpener with cover to be kept in pencil case
● Red ink pen
● 24 pack of Crayola crayons
● 12 or 24 pack of colored pencils
● Markers
● 2 Highlighters
● Scissors
● 2 large glue sticks (replenish as needed)
● 8 sturdy folders with pockets any color (I folder 3 hole punched with pockets)
● 1 combination lock (gym locker) – Master Brand
● 2 or 3 large boxes of tissues to share with the Heim Time
● 3 black and white composition notebook
● 1 - 3 ring (2.5” or bigger) binder (BENZINGER MATH ONLY)
● Antibacterial moist wipes for hands (2 large containers to Heim Time Teacher)
● Inexpensive headphones or earbuds to use with Chromebooks
● Mouse for Chromebooks (optional)
● Post-it notes (2)
● Durable plastic accordion file or trappers with accordion files (optional)
Art:
● #2 pencils
Music 5:
● Paper/Plastic folder with pockets
● Pencils
● Earbuds to use with Chromebooks
Physical Education:
● T-shirt
● Shorts
● Swimsuit and towel
● Sneakers (no slip-ons or hiking boots)
● Sweatshirt/Sweatpants (Suggested for use in colder weather)
● Combination Lock – NO KEYED LOCKS
French/Spanish:
● 1.5” binder (not a trapper)
● Pens/Pencils
● Earbuds
● 1 box of tissues
Band 5 Supplies:
● Instrument in good working order. The following instruments will be supplied by Heim Middle School: Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba.
● Music stand (for home practice)
● ½” black – 3 ring binder with pockets
● Reeds, cork grease, swab, valve oil, slide cream, polishing cloth
● Pencils
● Tuner/Metronome - this can be an app or a real one
Band Lesson Books:
● Breeze Easy Book 1 - all students
● Foundations for Superior Performance, Warm-ups and Technique for Band, by Richard Williams and Jeff King, published by Kjos - FOR BRASS INSTRUMENTS, ONLY
Percussion Supplies:
● 1 stick bag with your name clearly marked on or in the bag
● 1 Remo practice pad with stand
● 1 set of practice bells, 1 ½” – 2” octave range is preferred. They should come with a stand and mallets, in a case, for storage
● 1 pair each of Vic Firth SD 2B and 5A sticks with wooden tips. No plastic tips.
● 1 pair Balter medium yarn mallets (BBB2 or equivalent)
● 1 pair Balter Balter hard plastic mallets (BBB10 or equivalent)
● 1 pair Balter medium rubber mallets (BBB8 or equivalent)
Orchestra Supplies:
● Instrument in good working order
● Music stand (for home practice)
● Rosin
● Violins and Violas –Shoulder rest
● Cellos and Basses – rock stop
● 1” Black 3-ring binder with pockets
● Pencils
Lesson Books:
● Essential Elements for String Orchestra Books 1 & 2
6th Grade
General Supplies for All Classes:
- 4 - 3 ring binders (science - 1 ½ inch, ELA - 1 ½ inch, math - 1 ½ inch, social studies - 2 in) ● Dividers (10-12 Tabs)
- Scissors
- Pack of 4 highlighters – yellow, green, blue, and pink / orange
- Wide ruled notebook paper, white (1 pack)
- 24 - #2 quality pencils
- Erasers
- Colored pencils
- 2 large glue sticks
- 2 marble composition notebooks
- 3 boxes unscented tissues (to be given to your Science teacher)
- 1 PLASTIC pocket folder to be used as a Take Home Folder - Replace as needed ● Headphones or earbuds to use with Chromebooks - THIS IS CRITICAL!
- *Please note specific supplies may be requested the first week of school based on teacher needs.
French/Spanish:
- 1.5” binder (not a trapper)
- 4 dividers (no dividers needed for Mrs. Iacobucci’s or Mrs. Izydorczak’s classes) ● Pens/Pencils
- Earbuds
- 1 box of tissues
Home & Careers:
- Pocket folder w/ 3 hole punch
- Notebook paper
Art:
- #2 pencils
Physical Education:
- T-shirt
- Shorts
- Sneakers (no slip ons or hiking boots)
- Sweatshirt/Sweatpants (Suggested for use in colder weather)
- Swimsuit and towel (in bag during swim unit to take home wet clothes)
Band 6 Supplies:
- Instrument in good working order. The following instruments will be supplied by Heim Middle School: Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba.
- Music stand (for home practice)
- ½” black – 3 ring binder with pockets
- Reeds, cork grease, swab, valve oil, slide cream, polishing cloth
- Pencils
- Tuner/Metronome - this can be an app or a real one
- Lesson Book – to be discussed with your teacher in September
Percussion Supplies:
- 1 stick bag with your name clearly marked on or in the bag
- 1 Remo practice pad with stand
- 1 set of practice bells, 1 1/2” – 2” octave range is preferred. They should come with a stand and mallets, in a case, for storage.
- 1 pair each of Vic Firth SD 2B and 5A sticks with wooden tips. No plastic tips.
- 1 pair Balter medium yarn mallets (BBB2 or equivalent)
- 1 pair Balter Balter hard plastic mallets (BBB10 or equivalent)
- 1 pair Balter medium rubber mallets (BBB8 or equivalent)
- 1 pair medium Vic Firth T1 General or Goodman timpani mallets
- 1 chromatic pitch pipe for timpani tuning, Range F-F preferred
- Lesson Books
- Fundamental Method for Mallets, Book 1 by Mitchell Peters, published by Alfred
- Breeze Easy Books 1 & 2 for Drums
Orchestra Supplies:
- Instrument in good working order
- Music stand (for home practice)
- Rosin
- Violins and Violas – shoulder rest
- Cellos and Basses – rock stop
- 1” Black 3-ring binder with pockets
- Lesson Books
- Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 2
7th Grade
General Supplies for All Classes:
- 2 boxes of tissues to share with Heim Time room
- 1 package of note cards
- 1 combination lock (gym locker)
- 2 packs of loose leaf paper
- Pens
- Stylus pen
- Pencils
- Highlighter marker
- Zippered pencil pouch to carry supplies from class to class
- Inexpensive headphones or earbuds to use with Chromebooks
English:
- Composition notebook
- 1 pack of fine tip markers
Music:
- Paper/Plastic Folder with Pockets
- Pencils
- Earbuds to use with Chromebooks
Social Studies:
Mr. Gewurz:
- 4 single subject notebooks (70 sheet)
- 4 BIG glue sticks (preferably Elmer’s)
Mr. O’Rourke:
- 2” three ring binder
- 10 Binder dividers
- 12 Pack of Colored Pencils
Science:
- 2” Three Ring Binder
- 5 Dividers for Binder
- Pocket Folder
- 12 Pack of Colored Pencils
- MECHANICAL Pencils for daily use
Math:
- Scientific calculator – TI 34 Multiview
- 2- 3 ring binders (2”)
- 5 subject dividers (2 packs)
- 2 dozen pencils
Math 7 Accelerated:
- 2-3 ring binders (2”)
- 5 subject dividers (2 packs)
- Scientific Calculator – TI34 Multiview
- 2 dozen pencils
- Red pen
French/Spanish:
- 2” binder (not a trapper)
- 5 dividers (no dividers needed for Mrs. Iacobucci’s or Mrs. Izydorczak’s classes)
- Pens/Pencils
- Earbuds
- 1 box of tissues
Technology:
- 12 or more pencils
- 3-ring binder
- Plastic storage box – approx.12” x 6” x 4”
- 9 volt alkaline battery
- Loose leaf paper for binder
- Safety glasses
Home & Careers:
- Pocket folder w/ 3 hole punch
- Notebook paper
Art:
- #2 pencils
Physical Education:
- T-shirt
- Shorts
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sneakers (no slip ons or hiking boots)
- Sweatshirt/Sweatpants (Suggested for use in colder weather)
- Combination Lock – NO KEYED LOCKS
Band 7 Supplies:
- Instrument in good working order. The following instruments will be supplied by Heim Middle: Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba
- Music stand (for home practice)
- ½” black – 3 ring binder with pockets
- Reeds, cork grease, swab, valve oil, slide cream, polishing cloth
- Pencils
- Korg TM-50 Combo Tuner/Metronome or Tuner/Metronome App - Tonal Energy Tuner
- Lesson book – to be discussed with your lesson teacher in September
- Foundations for Superior Performance, Warm-ups and Technique for Band, by Richard Williams and Jeff King, published by Kjos
Percussion Supplies:
- 1 stick bag with your name clearly marked on or in the bag
- 1 Remo practice pad with stand
- 1 set of practice bells, 1 1/2” – 2” octave range is preferred. They should come with a stand and mallets, in a case, for storage
- 1 pair each of Vic Firth SD 2B and 5A sticks with wooden tips. No plastic tips.
- 1 pair Balter medium yarn mallets
- 1 pair medium Vic Firth or Goodman timpani mallets
- 1 pair of Balter hard rubber xylophone mallets
- 1 chromatic pitch pipe for timpani tuning
- 1 pair Balter hard plastic mallets
Orchestra Supplies:
- Instrument in good working order
- Music stand (for home practice)
- Rosin
- Violins and Violas – shoulder rest
- Cellos and Basses – rock stop
- 1” Black 3-ring binder with pockets
- Pencils
- Lesson Books – to be determined by your teacher
8th Grade
General Supplies for All Classes:
- Agendamate
- 2 boxes of tissues to share with Heim Time room
- Extra pocket folders with fasteners
- 1 combination lock (gym locker)
- Earbuds
- Generous supply of loose-leaf paper
- Pens
- Pencils
- Highlighter markers
- Zippered pencil pouch to carry supplies from class to class
- One package of note cards
- Colored pencils
English:
- 2 Notebooks (spiral or composition)
- 1 pack of fine tip markers OR Flair pens
Social Studies:
Mrs. Dubow
- 2” three ring binder
- 12 dividers
Mr. O’Rourke
- 2” three ring binder
- 8 Binder dividers
- 12 Pack of Colored Pencils
Earth Science:
- Spiral notebook
- Colored Pencils
- Calculator
- Ruler
- Durable folder
Science 8:
- 2” Three Ring Binder
- 5 Dividers for Binder
- Pocket Folder
- Marble Composition Notebook
- 12 Pack of Colored Pencils
- Pencils for daily use
Health:
- Pen/pencil for daily use
Math 8:
- One 2” binder with four dividers
- Red pens and/or red pencils
- Pencils/Pens
- Stylus pen
- Metric/Standard ruler
- Scientific calculator – (TI 34 Multiview)- No graphing calculators!!!
Algebra 1R and Algebra 1A:
- One 2” binder with four dividers
- Red pens and/or red pencils
- Pencils/Pens
- Metric/Standard ruler
- Graphing calculator (TI-83, TI-84, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus CE)
Home and Careers:
- Pocket folder
- Notebook paper
Art:
- Pencils
French/Spanish:
- 2” binder (not a trapper)
- 6 dividers (no dividers needed for Mrs. Iacobucci’s or Mrs. Izydorczak’s classes)
- Pens/Pencils
- Earbuds
- 1 box of tissues
Technology:
- 3-ring binder
- 12 or more pencils
- Safety glasses
- Loose leaf paper for binder
- Plastic storage box-approx. 12”x6”x4”
- Students can reuse some materials from 7th grade
Physical Education:
- T-shirt
- Shorts
- Swimsuit and towel (bag during the unit to take wet clothes home)
- Sneakers (no slip ons or hiking boots)
- Sweatshirt/Sweatpants (Suggested for use in colder weather)
Band 8 Supplies:
- Instrument in good working order. The following instruments will be supplied by Heim Middle: Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba
- Music stand (for home practice)
- ½” Black – 3 ring binder with pockets
- Reeds, cork grease, swab, valve oil, slide cream, polishing cloth
- Pencils
- Korg TM-50 Combo Tuner/Metronome or Tuner/Metronome App - Tonal Energy Tuner
- Lesson book – to be discussed with your lesson teacher in September
- Foundations for Superior Performance, Warm-ups and Technique for Band, by Richard Williams and Jeff King, published by Kjos
Percussion Supplies:
- 1 stick bag with your name clearly marked on or in the bag
- 1 Remo practice pad with stand
- 1 set of practice bells, 1 1/2” – 2” octave range is preferred. They should come with a stand and mallets, in a case, for storage
- 1 pair each of Vic Firth SD 2B and 5A sticks with wooden tips. No plastic tips.
- 1 pair Balter medium yarn mallets
- 1 pair medium Vic Firth or Goodman timpani mallets
- 1 pair of Balter hard rubber xylophone mallets
- 1 chromatic pitch pipe for timpani tuning
- 1 pair Balter hard plastic mallets
Orchestra Supplies:
- Instrument in good working order
- Music stand (for home practice)
- Rosin
- Violins and Violas – shoulder rest
- Cellos and Basses – rock stop
- Lesson Books – to be determined by your teacher
- 1” Black 3-ring binder with pockets
- Pencils