Needed Items

What is Needed for School

• Clothing - clothing should be labeled and comfortable, washable, and convenient so that your child can dress independently. Have your child practice zipping, buttoning, and snapping the clothing and boots. Sneakers are needed for gym. Begin to teach your children to tie his/her shoes. Shoes safe for running and climbing should be worn each day (no clogs, high-heeled, or open-heeled shoes please). Come prepared for outdoor play every day, even in the winter - boots, hats, and gloves are essential.

• Backpack - provide a backpack and a durable folder for everyday use, labeled with the child’s name. The backpack should be large enough to carry papers, projects, snowsuits, etc. and easily opened and closed by your child. Huge backpacks on rollers are not allowed because they do not fit into the cubbies. The folder will be used daily to organize the carrying of papers back and forth between home and school and will help your child develop a system for remembering.