1. education
2. teaching and classroom resources
3. school supplies

Buena Vista Elementary School
A D-11 Public Montessori School
924 W. Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
School Supply List 2015-2016
*We recommend that all students obtain a Pikes Peak Library Card*
Available on the District 11 online book catalog are hundreds of ebooks at your student’s independent reading level, FREE, all you need to access them
is the student’s network username and password. Ask your student today! Access them at –
http://library.d11.org/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do Student’s username and passwords usually work till mid-July.
Montessori Primary – Kindergarten Only
Montessori Primary – Preschoolers Only
2 boxes colored markers, fine tipped
1 box colored markers, broad tipped
10 glue sticks, small only
2 boxes colored pencils
1 dozen #2 pencils (prefer Ticonderoga – Office Depot Item #425563)
2 boxes 24 crayons
2 pink erasers
1 – 1inch 3 ring binder (Blue)
4 boxes tissues
Gallon size bags (Last name A-M)
Quart size bags (Last name N-Z)
1 2-pocket folder –solid color only, plain, without brads
1 school bag or backpack large enough to hold a 9” x 13” folder
Indoor-only shoes, hard soles; no flip-flops or slippers please
1 cloth placemat and napkin (label with name)
-1 school bag or backpack large enough to hold a 9” x 13”
folder
-Indoor-only shoes, hard soles; no flip-flops/slippers please
-Change of clothing in gallon plastic zippered bag (shirt, pants,
underwear, socks) – labeled
Full Day Preschoolers Only – In addition, please bring 1 crib
sheet and blanket, one cloth placemat and napkin (label with
name)
Please label all items.
Change of clothing in gallon plastic zippered bag (shirt, pants, underwear, socks)
*$30/year, disposable fee, to include: Practical life supplies in keeping with the Montessori
Philosophy and curriculum (foods, spoons, cups, paper plates, disposable curriculum materials)
Label all children’s clothing items with name or initials.
All supplies are for general classroom use; it is not necessary to label them.
Montessori Lower Elementary (Grades 1,2,3)
Montessori Upper Elementary (Grades 4,5,6
2 boxes tissues
5 pink erasers
1 wooden ruler
1 box crayons
6 fine tipped dry erase markers (no chisel tip) (N-Z)(made is U.S.A.)
1 box plastic zippered bags (A-M)
1 package wide-ruled loose leaf notebook paper
6 composition notebooks, 2nd & 3rd graders only:
100 pp, black & white marbled (lined, not grid), wide ruled
1 loose leaf graph paper (A-M)
Backpack (label with name)
1 dozen pencils
(prefer Staedtler Rally brand – Office Depot Item #960155)
OR
(prefer Ticonderoga – Office Depot Item #425563)
1 package multi-colored Permanent markers
1 – 6 pack dry erase markers
(prefer expo brand – don’t stain whiteboards)
1 package of wooden pencils #2
(prefer Ticonderoga brand- they don’t bend, keep their lead, last longer)
1 package sticky notes or flags
1 USB drive labeled with students name (erase documents if reusing)
1 simple calculator labeled with student name
1 pack pink erasers
2 quad ruled graph paper spiral notebooks OR loose leaf graph paper
2 of each – one subject notebooks in these colors: red, yellow, green,
blue, purple or orange OR 2 – five subject notebooks.
2 of each: folders to match spiral notebooks (if you purchase sturdy
folders you will only need 1 of each color.)
1 package subject separators with pockets
3 composition books – any color – 70 pages
1 sketchbook – any size
1 pair of medium or adult sized scissors
3 boxes tissues
*Both teachers are requesting a classroom fee of $5 for student planners
*Upper Elementary Musical Fee $15
*All four teachers are requesting a fee of $5 to cover National
Geographic
In addition to the supplies listed above, each teacher may provide
parents with a list of additional supplies specific to their classroom.
Label all supplies.
*Make checks payable to Buena Vista Elementary.
*All money will be deposited in a school account.
*Contact the principal if financial assistance is needed.
In addition to the supplies listed above, each teacher will provide
parents with a short list of additional supplies specific to their
classroom.
All supplies are for general classroom use; it is not necessary to label
them unless otherwise noted.