At Watson Elementary, we simplify back-to-school preparation for families. Instead of parents purchasing individual school supply items, our teachers will buy all required classroom supplies in bulk.
Once classroom organization is finalized, a single fee will be communicated to families. This fee covers the cost of all essential materials your child will need throughout the year.
This approach ensures that:
- All students have consistent, high-quality supplies
- Teachers can select items that best support classroom learning
- Families avoid the stress of shopping for multiple supply lists
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create an efficient and equitable system for all students.
A list of commonly purchased classroom supplies is provided below for your reference:
Basic Writing & Paper Supplies
- Pencils
- Erasers (pink or white)
- Pencil crayons / coloured pencils
- Crayons
- Washable markers (fine and broad tip)
- Highlighters
- Dry erase markers
- Dry erase brush
Paper Products
- Notebooks (lined and unlined)
- Duotangs / folders
- Loose-leaf paper
- Construction paper
- Scrap paper for drafts
- Printing paper
Organization & Storage
- Pencil cases or supply boxes
- Labels (for names and organization)
- Binders (in some classrooms)
Art & Craft Supplies
- Glue sticks and liquid glue
- Safety scissors
- Paints and paintbrushes
- Craft materials (e.g., pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, felt, beads)
Classroom Shared Supplies
- Tissues
- Paper towels
- Disinfectant wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Ziploc Bags (various sizes)
Specialty Items (varies by classroom)
- Headphones or earbuds (for technology use)
- Whiteboards and erasers
- Rulers
- Math manipulatives (e.g., counters, base ten blocks)
- Index cards / flashcards