[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School 2025-26

Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21. For W.G. Pearson, administrators are holding an open house on July 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. for kindergarten, first, and second grade; 4 to 5 p.m. for third, fourth, and fifth grade.

Whether your child is entering kindergarten or wrapping up elementary school in 5th, having the right supplies can make a big difference.

Here’s a complete breakdown of what your child needs, including required materials for each grade level and helpful donation items that teachers welcome throughout the year.

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🧸 Pre-Kindergarten

Individual Supplies

• Wood #2 pencils
• Crayons
• Glue sticks and glue bottles
• Child-safe scissors

Nap Time

• Blanket
• Fitted sheet
• Change of clothes (weather-appropriate)

Classroom Supplies

• Construction paper
• Communication folders
• Pencil box
• Play-Doh
• Expo markers and whiteboard cleaners

Health & Hygiene

• Kleenex (tissues)
• Hand sanitizer (Purell or Germ-X)
• Lysol or Clorox wipes
• Disinfectant spray
• Gallon, quart, and snack-size Ziploc bags
• Latex gloves
• Hand soap

🍎 Kindergarten

• 2 one-inch 3-ring binders (Girls: 2 orange, Boys: 2 black)
• 2 packs of 6-count glue sticks
• 2 packs of 24-count Crayola crayons
• 1 pack of 8-count multicultural crayons
• 1 blunt-tip scissors
• 1 pack of 24 wooden pencils (not decorative)
• 4 plain poly folders with prongs (same color)
• 2 plain poly folders without prongs (same color)
• 2 (3-pack) large erasers
• 3 packs Clorox or Lysol wipes
• 1 box quart-size Ziploc bags
• 1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags
• 2 bottles hand sanitizer
• 1 box Band-Aids
• 2 boxes Kleenex tissues
• 3 packs copy paper (500–750 sheets each)
• Colored pencils
• 2 wide-ruled composition notebooks
• Change of clothes in labeled Ziploc bag

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✏️ First Grade

• 2 one-inch 3-ring binders
• 2 packs of 6-count glue sticks
• 2 packs of 24-count Crayola crayons
• 1 pack of 8-count multicultural crayons
• 1 blunt-tip scissors
• 1 pack of 24 wooden pencils
• 4 poly folders with prongs (same color)
• 2 poly folders with prongs or holes (same color)
• 2 (3-pack) large erasers
• 3-pack Clorox/Lysol wipes
• 1 gallon-size and 1 quart-size Ziploc box
• 2 bottles hand sanitizer
• 1 box Band-Aids
• 2 boxes Kleenex tissues
• Copy paper
• Colored pencils
• 2 wide-ruled composition notebooks
• Change of clothes in labeled Ziploc bag

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🧠 Second Grade

Only headphones, folders, and notebooks should be labeled.

• ✅ Headphones (labeled)
• ✅ 3 composition notebooks
• ✅ 4 poly pocket folders
• 2 packs of 12 Ticonderoga pencils
• Pencil pouch or box
• 24-count Crayola crayons
• Thick multicolor Expo markers
• 3 tissue boxes
• Post-it notes
• 2-pocket dry-erase boards
• Skinny black Expo markers
• 2 reams copy paper
• Clorox wipes
• 1 box quart-size & 1 box gallon-size Ziplocs
• 2 packs of white index cards

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📘 Third Grade

Only headphones should be labeled.

• ✅ Headphones (labeled)
• 2 packs of 12 Ticonderoga pencils
• 2–3 Clorox wipes
• Ziploc bags (any size)
• Skinny black Expo markers
• Wide-ruled lined paper
• 3 tissue boxes
• 2 reams copy paper
• Yellow skinny highlighters
• 24-count Crayola crayons
• 2 packs white index cards
• 4 three-hole pocket folders
• 2 composition notebooks
• Elmer’s glue sticks
• 1″ 3-ring binder with front pocket
• 2 three-ring binder pouches

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📗 Fourth Grade

• 2 marble composition notebooks
• 1 three-subject spiral notebook
• 1 pack crayons
• 1 pack colored pencils
• 3 packs of 24-count pencils
• 1 pack of 4 highlighters
• 1 Elmer’s glue stick
• 1 pair of earbuds or headphones
• Wireless mouse
• 1 pack of cap erasers
• 2 packs of sticky notes
• 1 pair of scissors
• 1 pack of dividers
• 1-inch 3-ring binder (with pockets)
• 1 pack dry-erase (Expo) markers
• 3 colored 3-prong plastic folders

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Community Supplies

• 3 boxes Kleenex
• 3 Clorox wipes
• 2 hand sanitizers
• 1 box each quart-size and gallon-size Ziplocs
• Printer/copy paper
• Colored printer paper
• Assorted cardstock
• Clear sheet protectors

📙 Fifth Grade

• Ticonderoga pencils
• 2 Clorox wipes
• Ziploc bags (any size)
• Skinny Expo markers (pack of 6+)
• Multicolor thick Expo markers (1 pack)
• 2 tissue boxes
• 2 bottles hand sanitizer
• 2 packs lined paper
• Yellow highlighters
• Colored pencils (no crayons)
• 2 packs of lined index cards
• 1½–2 inch 3-ring binder
• 3-ring pencil pouch
• 3 three-hole pocket folders
• 1 plastic pocket prong folder
• 3 composition notebooks
• 2 spiral notebooks
• Sheet protectors
• 1 pack subject dividers
• 1 pack of blue/red pens
• 1 pack of Post-it notes

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