At J. Harvey Rodgers School, we are proud to continue our commitment to ensuring that every child has what they need to start the school year ready to learn. For the sixth year in a row, all students will be provided with the essential school supplies they need for classroom use. These include:

• Crayons

• Markers

• Colored pencils

• Pencils

• Erasers

• Glue sticks

• Scissors

• Watercolors

• Play-Doh

• Folders

• Dry erase markers (Kindergarten)

These items will be distributed for individual use in each classroom. If a specific item is needed beyond what is provided, your child’s teacher will communicate directly with you. At the start of the school year, families do not need to send in individual school supplies.

In addition to the materials provided, we ask that each student brings the following items from home:

• A backpack large enough to hold a folder and lunchbox

• A refillable water bottle

• A lunch bag, if your child is bringing lunch from home

• A change of clothes (including socks and underwear) in a labeled bag to be kept at school

If you are unable to provide a backpack or have any concerns about supplies, please reach out to Mrs. Sweeney at msweeney@gpsd.us for assistance.

Pre-K students should also bring a small blanket and sheet for rest time. Each child will be assigned a hard nap mat for their individual use during the school year.

By providing school supplies and minimizing what families need to bring, we aim to create an equitable and welcoming start for all students. We thank you for your continued partnership and look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing together.