All students are required to complete a summer preparation packet. You can access and print your packet by visiting the MTMS website under “2026 Summer Preparation Packets.” The math summer packet is due on the first day of school!
All students are required to read a volume of text (one book or more). A suggested reading list and choice activity are posted on the MTMS website under “2026 Summer Reading List.” Students should come to class in September ready to engage in learning activities that will utilize the various books read over the summer.
MTMS Sixth Grade Supply List 2026-2027
BACKPACKS & BINDERS
When purchasing backpacks, keep size in mind as they will hang in the lockers throughout the school day. No wheeled backpacks are permitted.
Students will use a locker to store their supplies. For safety purposes, backpacks are not allowed in the classroom. As a result, we recommend the following binder set up option:
PLEASE NOTE
Students will receive a school-issued agenda to record their daily homework assignments and upcoming projects/assessments.
Binder Requirement
(Two) 2-inch binders for math, science, social studies, ELA, and Life Literacies (grouped according to your student’s individual schedule)
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Zippered pencil case
Lined paper & 1 pkg. sheet protectors
Pencils & erasers
Blue/black and assorted colored pens
Binder dividers (4-5 packages)
Homework folder
Highlighters
Dry Erase Marker
Suggested items: tissues, black thin Sharpie, index cards, coloring supplies
ELA SUPPLIES
Please note that students in Ms. Kopko’s ELA classes will be using a section of the AM or PM binder instead of a marble notebook.
Dividers
Post-it Sticky Notes
ELA folder
Two Ziploc bags (gallon size)