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School Supply List for 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

  • School Supply List (Google Doc complete list) If this link is not working, scroll down to your student's grade level or ESN teacher name and click to expand the accordion.

Pre-kindergarten (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to  have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student.  Any donations are greatly appreciated!

*If possible, please provide a water bottle and backpack and/or lunchbox  for your child to bring to school each day.  Write your child’s name on water/ snack containers and ALL clothing (especially jackets and outerwear). Backpacks should be standard size (not mini and no wheels).

Please note, Pre K supplies will be communal and  distributed as we need them in the classroom please do not label your donated supplies with names. Thank you!

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

  • 2 boxes Crayola Crayons (24 pack regular size, not jumbo)

  • 1 pack Crayola Twistable Crayons (10 count)

  • 1 pack Crayola Classic Colors Markers (10 count)

  • 4 small packs Elmer's Glue Sticks

  • 1 large bottle of hand sanitizer

  • 1 pack of Paint Sticks, 2 options linked (6 pack or 12 pack)

  • 2 containers Disinfecting Wipes

  • 1 box of Ziploc SANDWICH size

  • 1 box of Ziploc HALF GALLON size

  • 1 box of Ziploc QUART size

  • ½ inch white binder with clear view front  (example)

  • 2 boxes of Kleenex Tissues

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL ITEMS 

Please note, Pre K supplies will be communal and  distributed as we need them in the classroom please do not label your donated supplies with names. Thank you. 

kindergarten (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

*If possible, please provide a backpack for your child to bring classwork back/forth to school.  Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not mini or suitcase sized-no wheels please.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

  • 1 pair of headphones (please label your child’s name on the bag (link)
  • 1 box pre-sharpened Ticonderoga #2 pencils (link)
  • 1 box of Crayola 24 count crayons (link)
  • 1 box Crayola skinny washable markers (link)
  • 12 small Elmer’s glue sticks (link)
  • 2 containers of Clorox brand disinfecting wipes (link)
  • 1 ream of copy paper (white 8 1/2 X 11) (link)

OPTIONAL ITEMS

  • Red, yellow, green, and blue play-dough (link)
  • 1 box of dry erase markers Thick or Thin (link) (link)
  • 1 ream white cardstock & bright colored copy paper(link) (link)
  • 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags (link)
  • 1 pack of pencil eraser tops (link)
  • 2 small bottles or 1 large bottle of hand sanitizer (link) (link)
  • Mr. Sketch Scented Markers (link)
  • Scotch 100 count Laminating Sheets
  • Do a Dot Art Markers (Royal Shimmer)
  • 1 pack of Paint Sticks, 2 options linked (6 pack or 12 pack)

Please write your child’s name on backpacks, lunch boxes, water containers and ALL clothing. You do not need to write your child’s name on the school supplies.  The only item to label your child’s name with is the bag with your child’s earbuds/headset.

1st grade (25-26) 

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, large enough to fit a 3 ring binder, not  extra-large or suitcase sized. Backpack hooks will be provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor to prevent ants and a trip hazard.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

  • 1 pencil box (standard size) (example)

  • 1 box 24 count Crayola crayons (example)

  • 2 boxes of sharpened Ticonderoga pencils (example)

  • 1 pack of 4 count Pentel Hi-Polymer eraser (example)

  • 2 pack disinfecting wipes or baby wipes (example/example)

  • 1.5-inch binder with clear cover (example)

  • 1 spiral notebook, wide ruled (example)

  • 2 packs of 6 pk Elmer’s glue sticks (example)

  • 1 pair of scissors (left handed if needed) (example)

  • 1 wired earbuds/headphones (example)

  • 1 pack of 4 count black Expo Dry Erase markers (example)

  • 1 ream of white cardstock (example)

  • 1 ream of white copy paper

  • 2 boxes of Kleenex Tissue

  • 1 box of Ziploc SANDWICH size

  • 1 box of Ziploc GALLON size

  • 1 box of Ziploc QUART size

  • 1 box of 10 count Crayola Fine Line Markers (example)

  • 1 box of 10 count Crayola Broad Line Markers (example)

Please write your child’s name on your backpack, lunch pail, and outer clothing. We also recommend having school supplies at home.

2nd grade (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not extra-large or suitcase sized. Backpack hooks will be provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor to prevent ants and a trip hazard.

SUGGESTED SECOND GRADE SUPPLY LIST

  • 1 Pencil Box (standard size) (example)
  • 1 pack of pre-sharpened Ticonderoga pencils (example)
  • 2-pack of Pentel hi-polymer eraser (example)
  • 1 pair of scissors (example)
  • 1 package of 12 Elmer’s glue sticks (example)
  • One 24-count pack of Crayola crayons (example)
  • 1 package of 18-count Twistable Colored Pencils (example)
  • 1 spiral notebook, wide ruled (70 pages) (example)
  • 1 earbuds/headphones (clearly labeled with student’s name) (example)
  • 2 reams of white copy paper (example)
  • 2 (or more)-pack of  disinfecting cleaning wipes (example)

1 two-pocket plastic  folder (yellow preferred)
*Please write your child’s name on backpack, lunch pail, and outer clothing. *We also recommend having supplies at home for homework.

3rd grade (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not extra-large, rolling backpack. Backpack hooks are provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor (to prevent ants and prevent students tripping over them).

SUGGESTED 3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST (in order of importance)

  • SMALL earbuds or SMALL headphones (in Ziploc bag with child’s name on it)

  • One  8 1/2 by 11” THICK Spiral Notebooks with at least 120 pages (example)

  • 1’’ view binder (example)

  • Plastic pencil box 8x5” (example)

  • Pack of 8 dividers with pockets (example)

  • Pack of 6 plastic pocket folders (example)

  • Three dozen pre-sharpened pencils (example)

  • Pentel white Hi-polymer erasers (2) (example)

  • Pack of six glue sticks (example)

  • Thin markers (example)

  • Colored Pencils  (example)

  • Crayons (example)

  • Highlighters - at least 3 different colors (example)

  • Four black felt tip pens (example)

  • Two reams of copier paper (white 8 1/2 X 11)

  • Two boxes of Kleenex/tissues

  • Disinfecting Wipes

  • Standard sized backpack (prefer non-rolling backpack)

  • Computer Mouse (optional)

Novel Study Books (Students can bring their own copy, or borrow a copy from our school library during the school year)

Please write your child’s name on backpacks, lunch boxes, and outer clothing. We also recommend having supplies at home for homework.

4th grade (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not extra-large or suitcase-sized. Backpack hooks will be provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor to prevent ants and a tripping hazard.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

Personal Supplies

  • Backpack (standard size, must be able to hang from a hook to keep walkways clear)

  • Reusable Water Bottle

  • Reusable Lunch Bag

  • 3 Plastic folders with pockets, no brads, each a different color

  • 1 Lined Single Subject Notebook (70 sheets either college or wide ruled)

  • 2 Different colored 1-inch 3 ring binders

  • 1 Standard-size pencil box (no large pencil boxes unless they are for home)

  • 1 Adult size scissor

  • 1 12-inch ruler (with inches and cm)

  • 1 Mini whiteboard eraser (a sock or sponge works great)

Community Supplies

  • 12 Elmer’s glue sticks

  • Post-It Notes- 3” x 3”

  • 1 Standard Crayola markers, 10 colors

  • 1 Standard box of Crayola colored pencils, 24 colors

  • 3 or more Highlighters of different colors

  • 4 Black EXPO dry-erase markers

  • 1 Box black Sharpie markers, fine tip

  • 1 Box black Sharpie markers, extra fine tip

  • 2 Boxes sharpened #2 pencils

  • 2 Large pink or white erasers

  • 1 Pack lined, white index cards

  • Tissues

  • Clorox Wipes

  • Baby Wipes

  • Hand Sanitizer Pumps

  • Gallon Ziplock Baggies

  • Sandwich Ziplock Baggies

  • 1 pack of lined index cards

  • 1 pack of lined paper

  • 1 Ream White Cardstock

  • 1 Ream Colored Copy Paper

  • 1 Ream White Copy Paper

Novel Study Books (Students can bring their own copy, or borrow a copy from our school library during the school year.)

  • By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman

  • Wonder by R.J. Palacio

  • Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

  • Holes by Louis Sachar

  • Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Technology (Please label)

  • Headphones - whichever style your child is comfortable with
  • USB or wireless mouse

Please write your child’s name on their backpack, lunch pail, and outer clothing. We also recommend having supplies at home for homework.

5th grade (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not extra-large or suitcase sized. Backpack hooks will be provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor to prevent ants and a trip hazard.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

  • 3 plastic folders (different colors)
  • 1 pencil box (that can fit in a book bin)
  • 2 spiral notebooks (100+ pages each)
  • 2 boxes of SHARPENED # 2 pencils
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 1 highlighter (any color)
  • 1 pair of scissors
  • 1 box/pack of Expo Dry Erase markers (black only)
  • 1 box of sharpened colored pencils (24 count or 12 count)
  • 1 box of colored markers (12 count)
  • 2 boxes of Kleenex
  • 1 box of disinfecting wipes
  • 1 pair of earbuds with built in mic to keep at school
  • 1 ream of copy paper
  • 1 pack of lined paper
  • 2 large white or pink erasers
  • 2 thin and 2 thick black sharpie

Optional Additional Items

  • 1 ream of white cardstock paper
  • Laminating sheets
  • Rolls of clear tape

Novel Study Books (Students can bring their own copy, or borrow a copy from our school library during the school year)

  • 100 Dresses by Eleanor Estes

  • Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

  • A Wrinkle in Time  by Madeleine L'Engle

  • When Your Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Please write your child’s name on ALL supplies, backpack, lunch pail, and outer clothing. We also recommend having additional supplies at home for homework.

6th grade (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student or the classroom. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not extra-large or suitcase sized. Backpack hooks will be provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor to prevent ants and a trip hazard.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

  • 2 reams of copier paper (white 8 1/2 X 11)
  • 1 ream of college lined paper (white)
  • 1 pair of headphones or earbuds with built in microphone to keep at school
  • 1 BIG  (150+ page) college ruled notebook
  • 2 regular 100 page college ruled notebooks
  • 2 boxes of sharpened # 2 pencils
  • 2 plastic, two-pocket folders
  • 1 small pencil box
  • 2 colored pens for correcting (suggested colors green or purple)
  • 3"x 5" LINED/RULED index cards - 1-2 packs of 100
  • 1 box of sharpened colored pencils (a must)
  • 1 box of colored markers
  • 2 Post-its standard size
  • 1 clear ruler with inches and centimeters
  • 2 large white or pink erasers
  • 1 pair of ADULT size scissors
  • 4 highlighters (One of each: green, yellow, pink, blue)
  • 1 box/pack of Expo Dry Erase markers
  • 2 black Sharpie markers: 1 fine tip and 1 ultra-fine tip
  • 4 glue sticks
  • 1 basic calculator
  • 2 rolls of clear scotch tape
  • 2 boxes of Kleenex
  • 1 box of unscented baby or hand wipes
  • 1 pack of disinfecting wipes
  • 1 box of 2-gallon Ziploc baggies
  • 1 box of sandwich bags Ziploc baggies

Books for Novel Studies

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies and books for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following novels for your student to have a personal copy.

  • Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
  • The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
  • A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

Please write your child’s name on their backpack, lunch box, and outer clothing.

Bahr (25-26) 

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student.  Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not mini sized or extra-large/suitcase sized. Backpack hooks will be provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor to prevent ants and a trip hazard.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST  

(Links are provided to give you an idea of what is preferred - not required)

Please write your child’s name on their backpack, lunch box, water bottle, personal bathroom items (i.e. baby wipes), spare clothing, and outer clothing such as jackets or sweaters.   You do not need to write your child’s name on the school supplies, as we will be sharing these supplies in class.

Duenas (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student.  Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size, not mini sized or extra-large/suitcase sized. Backpack hooks will be provided and we would like students to hang their backpacks on hooks to keep them off the floor to prevent ants and a trip hazard.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST 

(Links are provided to give you an idea of what is preferred - not required)

Please write your child’s name on their backpack, lunch box, water bottle, personal bathroom items (i.e. baby wipes), spare clothing, and outer clothing such as jackets or sweaters.   You do not need to write your child’s name on the school supplies, as we will be sharing these supplies in class.

Hernandez (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all of the necessary supplies for your child to have a quality educational experience. However, you may choose to assist the school by purchasing the following supplies for your student. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Should you choose to purchase a backpack, we suggest that it be standard size so that your child can put at least a folder and their jacket in it, and that it is not too small or too large for your child to transport independently. 

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

Please write your child’s name on his/her backpack, lunch bag, and outer clothing/sweaters. You do not need to write your child’s name on the school supplies, as we will be sharing these supplies in class.

Lee (25-26)

Portola Springs Elementary will provide all the necessary supplies to ensure your child has a quality educational experience. However, if you'd like to support the school by purchasing additional supplies for your student, your donations are greatly appreciated.

If you choose to purchase a backpack, we recommend a standard-sized one—large enough to hold at least a folder and a jacket, but appropriately sized so your child can carry it independently.

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

  • 1 box of pencils
  • 1 pack of at least 3 latex-free rubber pencil erasers
  • 1 x box of  Large (16 ct) or Jumbo (16 ct) Crayola crayons
  • 1  box of wide tip “Ultra-Clean Washable” Crayola markers (Classic Colors)
  • 1 pack of glue sticks
  • 1  pair of student scissors (5” or 6”) – Spring-Loaded preferred
  • 1 pair of adult-sized scissors
  • 1 pack of dry-erase EXPO Markers Chisel Tip - Black preferred
  • 1 pack of Fine Point Sharpie permanent markers
  • 3 boxes of tissue
  • 1 box of Ziploc bags (sandwich size)
  • 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon size)
  • 2 packs of baby wipes
  • 2 boxes of disinfecting wipes
  • Packing tape
  • Painter’s tape (any color, any size)
  • 1 ream of white cardstock
  • 1 pack of construction papers (variety color pack)
  • 1 pack of A4 Computer paper (multi-colored preferred)
  • 1 pack of laminating Pouches/sheets, 3 Mil, Letter size
  • Sensory or fidget toys that your child enjoys (i.e., hand massager, Koosh balls, light-up wands, Play-Doh, Putty, Moon Sand, bubbles, etc.)
  • 1 full change of clothes to keep at school (shirt, shorts/pants, socks,  and undergarments). Write your student’s name on all articles of clothing.

Please write your child’s name on his/her backpack, lunch bag, and outer clothing/sweaters. You do not need to write your child’s name on the school supplies, as we will be sharing these supplies in class.

Library and media Center

We greatly appreciate any donations you make! We use these for library time and for library rotation projects. 

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Tissues
  • Disinfecting wipes or baby wipes
  • PVA Glue (Elmer's White Glue) 4 oz size preferred
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