Individual teachers may request additional items after school starts.

Please write first and last names on all items with a permanent marker.

Lockers: Inside dimensions are 12”W and 10 ½” deep. Use a small backpack, so lockers don’t get jammed.

General Supplies for use in all classes or as listed:

• A large pencil bag or box with:
  • 48 #2 sharpened pencils (restock as needed - especially during 3rd quarter)
  • Small hand-held pencil sharpener with case to collect shavings
  • Pens (restock as needed)
  • Quality earbuds or headphones, preferably in a case
  • Optional: stylus for iPad - inexpensive ones (2-3)
• Accordion folder with 5 or more sections for all classes
• Quality charger for iPad (dedicated for school iPad)
• Tissues (optional - bring to first hour)

Art:

• Spiral sketchbook blank pages- NO LINES
• 12 #2 sharpened pencils

Physical Education:

*PE UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED AND ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE!

• Shirt: $13.00 Mesh Shorts: $14.00 (As of March 2024)
• *MINNETONKA GREY T-SHIRT with space on the front for the student’s name
• *MINNETONKA BLUE SHORTS with a place on the leg for the student’s name
• Order shirts and shorts online here: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/partners/tonka-pride
• Ordered Shirts and Shorts will be available for pick up at open house or from the main office

Students also need their own:

• ATHLETIC SHOES AND SOCKS
• SWEATSHIRT AND SWEATPANTS (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED FOR USE DURING COOL WEATHER) May be any color.
• SWIMSUIT - LINED SWIMSUIT TRUNKS FOR BOYS; 1 PIECE FOR GIRLS; RASH GUARDS/SWIM SHIRTS ARE OPTIONAL
• TOWEL IS NEEDED
• BOX OF KLEENEX

Communications:

• Composition Notebook
• Pack of 4 highlighters (for personal use in Comm6)
• 12 #2 sharpened pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 1 box of Kleenex (to leave in teacher’s classroom)

STEM:

• Apple pencil like device or active pencil stylus (Smart stylus that charges)
• Math 6
• Scientific calculator ( The calculator used in Minnetonka elementary school is fine.)
• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 2 pack of black expo (whiteboard) markers

Pre-Algebra:

• 1 notebook labeled with student name for personal use in math class
• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 4 pack of black expo markers (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• Scientific calculator (The calculator used in Minnetonka elementary school is fine)

Algebra:

• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 4 pack of black expo markers ( to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 3-ring binder (at least 1 inch)
• Scientific or Graphing calculator required (TI-83+ or TI-84 is recommended)
  • Note: There is an online version of the TI-84 available to students

Language Arts:

• 1 pk of pre-sharpened Ticonderoga pencils (give to teacher for classroom use)

Study Skills:

• 2 pocket folder

Science:

• Colored pencils
• Composition Notebook

Band:

• Standard of Excellence, book 1 for each student’s specific instrument (red book)
• Instrument and supplies (reeds, valve oil, etc.)
• Binder for Music and Handouts

Orchestra:

• 3 ring binder for Music and handouts
• Instrument-specific accessories (Rosin, shoulder rest, rock stop, etc)

Social Studies:

• Composition Notebook

The following materials are needed for every 7th grader.

• Organizational system for classes- recommend either a folder for each class or binder with dividers
• Loose leaf paper
• Earbuds/Headphones (not included in supply kit)
• Stylus (optional, but highly recommended)
• Year supply of #2 mechanical pencils
• Box of colored pencils
• Highlighters
• Black, blue and red ink pens
• A pencil bag big enough for pencils, pens, calculator, earbuds, stylus and iPad charger that comes with you to EVERY class.

Additional needs for specific subjects are listed below:

Art:

• Sketch book (Blank pages no lines)

Health:

• Single Subject Spiral Notebook
• Folder
• Bleach wipes

History:

• Spiral Notebook
• Folder to hold paper assignments and projects
• Pack of #2 mechanical pencils (to leave in teacher’s room)
• Pack of colored pencils
• Composition Notebook

Language Arts:

• 1 pack of post-it-notes (to leave in the teacher’s classroom)
• 1 Composition notebook
• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• Annotation tabs/book tabs or some sort of sticky note flags for page markers

Science:

• Ziploc bags - gallon, quart or sandwich bags

Stem:

• Apple pencil like device or active pencil stylus (Smart stylus that charges)

Pre-Algebra:

• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 4 pack of black expo markers (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• Scientific calculator (The calculator used in Minnetonka elementary school in fine)

Algebra:

• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom
• 4 pack of black expo markers (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 3-ring binder (at least 1 inch)
• Scientific or Graphing calculator (TI-83+ or TI-84 is recommended)
  • Note: There is an online version of the TI-84 available to students

Geometry:

• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 4 black expo markers (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 1 notebook for test scratch paper (to leave in teacher’s classroom)

Band:

• Standard of Excellence, book 2 for each student’s specific instrument (blue book)
• Instrument and supplies (reeds, valve oil, etc.)
• Binder for Music and Handouts

Orchestra:

• 3 ring binder for Music and handouts
• Instrument-specific accessories (Rosin, shoulder rest, rock stop, etc)

Physical Education:

PE UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED AND ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE!

• Shirt: $13.00 Mesh Shorts: $14.00 (As of March 2024)
• *MINNETONKA GREY T-SHIRT with space on the front for the student’s name
• *MINNETONKA BLUE SHORTS with a place on the leg for the student’s name
• Order shirts and shorts online here: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/partners/tonka-pride
• Ordered Shirts and Shorts will be available for pick up at open house or from the main office

Students also need their own:

• ATHLETIC SHOES AND SOCKS
• SWEATSHIRT AND SWEATPANTS (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED FOR USE DURING COOL WEATHER) May be any color.
• SWIMSUIT - LINED SWIMSUIT TRUNKS FOR BOYS; 1 PIECE FOR GIRLS; RASH GUARDS/SWIM SHIRTS ARE OPTIONAL
• TOWEL IS NEEDED
• BOX OF KLEENEX

Study Skills:

• 2 pocket folder

The following materials are needed in every 8th grade locker:

• Earbuds or headphones for iPad (not included in supply kit)
• Stylus (optional)
• Year supply of #2 pencils - needed every day for every class!
• Box of colored pencils (Spanish, Science and Global Studies)
• Highlighter
• Pens

Recommendation:

A pencil bag big enough for pencils, pens, earbuds, stylus and iPad charger that comes with you to EVERY class.

Note: The school will supply an iPad case. Some students have found it beneficial to replace the case with a case that has a built-in keyboard. This is a personal preference and completely optional.

Additional needs for specific subjects are listed below:

Earth Science:

• Folder designated for Science
• Spiral notebook

Algebra:

• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 4 pack of black expo markers (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 3-ring binder (at least 1 inch)
• Notebook (college or wide ruled)
• Scientific or Graphing calculator required (TI-83+ or TI-84 is recommended)
  • Note: There is an online version of the TI-84 available to students

Geometry:

• 12 pack of #2 pencils (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 4 black expo markers (to leave in teacher’s classroom)
• 1 notebook for test scratch paper (to leave in teacher’s classroom)

Higher Algebra 8:

• 12 pack of #2 pencils (TI-83+ or TI-84 is recommended)
• Graphing calculator (TI-83+ or TI-84 is recommended)

Global Studies (Immersion and Non-Immersion):

• 1 folder with pockets on both sides

Language Arts:

• Pocket folder
• Packet of Post-It notes

Study Skills:

• Pocket folder

Art:

• 9x12” sketchbook ( spiral bound preferred)
• Folder with pockets
• Pencils (4-6 #2 or HB)

Band:

• Standard of Excellence, Book 2 (Blue, should already own this)
• Instrument-specific accessories (reeds, slide/valve oil, etc)
• Binder for Music and handouts

Orchestra:

• 3 ring binder for Music and handouts
• Instrument-specific accessories (Rosin, shoulder rest, rock stop, etc)

Classroom Music & Choir:

• Folder

Phy Ed:

PE UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED AND ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE!

• Shirt: $13.00 Mesh Shorts: $14.00 (As of March 2024)
• *MINNETONKA GREY T-SHIRT with space on the front for the student’s name
• *MINNETONKA BLUE SHORTS with a place on the leg for the student’s name
• Order shirts and shorts online here: https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/partners/tonka-pride
• Ordered Shirts and Shorts will be available for pick up at open house or from the main office

Students also need their own:

• ATHLETIC SHOES AND SOCKS
• SWEATSHIRT AND SWEATPANTS (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED FOR USE DURING COOL WEATHER) May be any color.
• SWIMSUIT - LINED SWIMSUIT TRUNKS FOR BOYS; 1 PIECE FOR GIRLS; RASH GUARDS/SWIM SHIRTS ARE OPTIONAL
• TOWEL IS NEEDED
• BOX OF KLEENEX

World Language:

• A pack of whiteboard markers for classroom use (French and Spanish)

Health:

• Bleach wipes
• Composition notebook