McAlpine Elementary School
Supply List 2026-2027
McAlpine elementary School
Use the links provided to access current grade-level supply lists for the upcoming school year.
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(980) 343-3750
Address:
9100 Carswell Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
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- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Pre-K
- EC/Resource/Speech/Extensions
- Special Area
Kindergarten
| Supply Item | Quantity / Details |
|---|---|
| Boxes of Crayola crayons | 2 (24 count) |
| Large Pink Erasers | 2 |
| Plastic Pocket Folders with prongs (blue, red, green, & yellow) | 4 |
| Pack of large Glue Sticks | 1 |
| Boxes #2 Ticonderoga Pencils (pre-sharpened, 24 count) | 2 boxes |
| Mead Primary Journals (Story Ruled: blank on top, lines on bottom) | 2 |
| Pack of thin black dry erase markers | 1 |
| Full change of clothes (socks, underwear, etc. in a Ziploc bag labeled with name) | 1 |
| Pair of headphones (over-the-head with wired plug, no ear buds) | 1 |
| Boxes of tissues | 2 |
| Box Sandwich-Sized Ziploc Bags | 1 (BOYS ONLY) |
| Box Gallon-Sized Ziploc Bags | 1 (GIRLS ONLY) |
| Tub of Clorox wipes | 1 (BOYS ONLY) |
| Pack of Baby Wipes | 1 (GIRLS ONLY) |
⚠️ Please do NOT label supplies!
Wish List Items
These items are completely optional, but greatly appreciated by our classrooms:
- Hand Sanitizer
- Paper towels
- Band-aids
- Crayola markers
- Watercolor paint (Crayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors)
- Pack of regular sized Play-Doh (3 or 4 oz.)
- Extra classroom snacks (like Goldfish, Cheez-Its, pretzels, granola bars, etc.)
1st Grade
| Supply Item | Quantity / Details |
|---|---|
| Blue plastic two-pocket folder with prongs | 1 |
| Red plastic two-pocket folder with prongs | 1 |
| Yellow plastic two-pocket folder with prongs | 1 |
| Green plastic two-pocket folder with prongs | 1 |
| Mead Primary Journal (without the picture box; all lines) | 1 |
| Boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count) | 3 boxes |
| Sharpened pencils (#2 pencils, yellow) | 24 |
| Expo dry erase markers (black, skinny fine point) | 8 - 12 |
| Plastic pencil box | 1 |
| Pair of wired headphones | 1 |
| Pair of child-sized scissors | 1 |
| Glue sticks | 4 - 8 |
| Boxes of tissues | 2 |
| Baby wipes (unscented) | As needed |
| Watercolor paint (Crayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors) | 1 set |
⚠️ Please do NOT label supplies!
Wish List
The following supplies are not required, but any donations would be greatly appreciated:
- Crayola colored pencils
- Crayola markers
- Play-doh
- Watercolor paint (Crayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors)
- Ziploc sandwich, quart, or gallon bags
- Cardstock (white)
- Paper towels
- Large pink erasers
- Hand sanitizer
- Extra classroom snacks (nut-free, pre-packaged)
2nd Grade
| Supply Item | Quantity / Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-sharpened pencils | 2 packs (24 count) |
| Pencil Pouch or Pencil Box (to carry own supplies) | 1 |
| Pronged plastic folders (1 of each: Purple, Green, Red, Yellow, Blue) | 5 total |
| Wide ruled spiral notebooks | 2 |
| Pack of cap erasers | 1 pack |
| Pack of wide ruled notebook paper | 1 pack |
| Pack of highlighters | 1 pack (4 count) |
| Boxes of crayons (Crayola preferred) | 3 boxes (24 count) |
| Box of markers | 1 box |
| Box of colored pencils | 1 box |
| Pair of student scissors | 1 pair |
| Glue sticks | 4 |
| Package of 3x3 Post-it notes | 1 package |
| Black dry erase markers | 3 (4-packs) |
| Boxes of tissues | 2 boxes |
| Box of Band-Aids | 1 box |
| Disinfecting wipes (Clorox or Lysol) | 1 container |
| Baby wipes | 1 pack |
| Set of wired headphones (labeled with student name, placed in a baggie for personal use) | 1 set |
⚠️ Please do NOT label supplies with student names
Wish List
The following supplies are not required, but appreciated:
- Card stock (any color)
- Clear page protectors
- Ziploc bags (gallon and sandwich sizes)
3rd Grade
| Required Supply Item | Quantity / Specifications |
|---|---|
| 1/2 inch binder with pockets | 1 |
| Pack of dividers | 1 pack |
| Black Paper Mate Flair pens | 1 pack (4-count) |
| Wide ruled notebook paper | 1 pack |
| Poly 2-pocket folders with prongs (Green, Red, Blue, Yellow) | 2 of each color |
| Marble-cover wide-ruled composition notebooks | 2 |
| Sharpened #2 pencils (Ticonderoga preferred) | 3 packs (24-count) |
| Pack of colored pencils | 1 pack (24-count) |
| Large glue sticks | 1 pack (2-pack) |
| Pack of Crayola markers | 1 pack |
| Pack of Crayola crayons | 1 pack |
| Pack of large pink erasers | 1 pack |
| Black, skinny Expo markers (fine tip) | 1 pack |
| Boxes of tissues | 2 boxes |
| No-Spill Water Bottle (Please label with student name) | 1 |
| Headphones (Please label with student name; no wireless) | 1 set |
| Computer Mouse (Wireless or USB; label with student name/initials) | 1 |
⚠️ General Notice: Please do NOT label community classroom supplies. Only label specific personal items noted above.
Wish List
The following supplies are optional, but donations are greatly appreciated:
- Ziploc bags (gallon or quart size)
- Paper Towels
- 1 container of disinfecting wipes (Clorox or Lysol)
- AA and AAA batteries
- Heavy-duty plastic page protectors
- White and colored cardstock
- Mr. Sketch scented markers
- Treasure Box Items (squishies, candy, small trinkets, etc. — NO peanuts)
4th Grade
| Required Supply Item | Quantity / Specifications |
|---|---|
| Green plastic 2-pocket folder (no metal clips) | 1 |
| Yellow plastic 2-pocket folder (no metal clips) | 1 |
| Composition notebooks | 3 |
| 3-ring binders (1-inch size) | 2 |
| 3-hole zippered pencil pouch (must fit into binder) | 1 |
| Pre-sharpened pencils | 24 |
| Small pack of crayons | 1 pack |
| Plastic sheet protectors | 1 pack |
| Colored pencils | 1 pack (12-count) |
| Red pens | 1 pack |
| Fine tip dry erase markers | 1 pack (4-count) |
| Ream of white computer paper | 1 ream |
| Boxes of tissues | 2 boxes |
| Disinfecting wipes (Clorox or Lysol) | 1 container |
| Headphones (Over-the-ear style) | 1 set |
| Box of Ziploc bags (Gallon or sandwich size) | 1 box |
| Water bottle with closing lid (Label with student name. No visible straws such as Stanleys.) | 1 |
⚠️ Please do NOT label classroom supplies. These will be labeled collectively at school.
Wish-List / Optional Items
Donations of the following optional items are highly welcomed:
- Canvas Tote Bag
- Mouse for Chromebook
- Spare headphones (for back-up use)
- Hand sanitizer
- Ream of colored printer paper
- AA and AAA batteries
5th Grade
| Required Supply Item | Quantity / Specifications |
|---|---|
| Accordion Zipper Pocket Folder (7 pockets) | 1 |
| 5-subject spiral notebook (for Math) | 1 |
| 1 - wide-ruled composition notebook (for Literacy) | 1 |
| Pencil pouch (No pencil boxes) | 1 |
| Plastic/Poly Folders (no metal prongs) this example has more than 2; you only need 2 individual folders | 2 |
| Highlighters (multicolor pack) | 1 pack (4-count) |
| Dry erase markers | 4 count |
| Pencils- pre-sharpened (Ticonderoga preferred) | 30 or more |
| Colored pencils | (12 or 24-count) |
| Headphones (Over-the-ear style) | 1 set |
| Pencil eraser caps | 1 pack |
| Boxes of tissues | 3 boxes |
| Disinfecting wipes (Clorox or Lysol; Boys) | 1 container |
| Rolls of paper towels (Girls) | 2 rolls |
| Water bottle with closing lid (no visible straw such as Stanleys; labeled with name) | 1 |
⚠️ Please do NOT label classroom supplies. Personal labeling is only required on individual water bottles.
Wish List / Optional Items
The following supplies are not required, but any donations would be appreciated:
- Hand Sanitizer
- Canvas Tote Bag (suggested for carrying supplies from class to class)
- Recess Equipment (dodgeball, soccer ball, bases, GaGa ball, football, jumprope)
- Crayola markers
- Mouse for Chromebook
- Assorted Sharpies
- Classroom snacks (pretzels, goldfish, fruit snacks)
- Board games (Sorry, Trouble, Uno, deck of cards, Checkers, Chess, Connect4, Taboo, Mancala, Candyland)
Pre-K
| Required Supply Item | Quantity / Specifications |
|---|---|
| Lysol Disinfecting Wipes | 5 containers |
| Paper towels | 6 rolls |
| Lysol Disinfecting Spray | 1 can |
| Hand soap | 5 bottles |
| Gallon Freezer bags (used for books to be sent home) | 2 boxes |
| Sandwich Ziploc bags | 1 box |
| Colored Expo dry erase markers | 1 pack |
| Bright colored card stock paper | 1 pack |
| Thermal lamination paper pouches | 1 pack |
| Baby wipes | 1 pack |
| Mead Primary Journal (Story-ruled: blank space on top, lines on bottom) | 1 |
⚠️ Please do NOT label community classroom supplies.
Optional / Wish List Supplies
These items are not required, but any classroom donations are deeply valued:
- Treasure box toys
- Hot glue gun sticks (large size)
- Clear packaging tape
- Crayola washable watercolor paint set
- Crayola Play-Doh variety pack
EC/Resource/Speech/Extensions
| Required Supply Item | Quantity / Specifications |
|---|---|
| Roll of paper towels | 1 (GIRLS ONLY) |
| Box of Gallon-sized Ziploc Freezer bags | 1 (GIRLS ONLY) |
| Waterless Hand Sanitizer (8 oz. bottle with pump) | 1 (BOYS ONLY) |
| Box of Quart-sized Ziploc Freezer bags | 1 (BOYS ONLY) |
| Clorox or Lysol Disinfecting Wipes | 3 containers |
| Plastic pencil box | 1 |
| Lysol Disinfecting Spray | 1 can |
| Colored Expo dry erase markers | 1 pack |
| Student scissors (5-inch, Fiskars preferred, rounded tip) | 1 pair |
| Glue sticks | 12 |
| Plastic folders (without brads, different colors) | 3 |
| Shoebox for storage (plastic or cardboard) | 1 |
| Boxes of crayons (24 count) | 4 boxes |
| Boxes of tissues | 2 boxes |
| 1-Subject spiral notebooks (wide-ruled; 1 yellow, 1 red, 1 blue) | 3 total |
| Three-ring binder (1-inch size) | 1 |
| Pair of headphones (over-the-ear style with wired plug; no earbuds please) | 1 set |
| Disinfecting spray | 3 cans |
| Colored pencils | 1 pack |
⚠️ Please do NOT label community classroom supplies.
Optional Supplies
The following items are completely optional, but donations are greatly appreciated:
- Colored copy paper
- Band-Aids
Special Area
📍 Special Area Supply Drop-Off Instructions
Please drop off all Special Area Supplies (Pre-K, EC, and Specials) directly in the Gym. These items will be divided up evenly between all of our Special Area Teachers to support students across all grade levels (K-5).
| Special Area Supply Item | Specifications / Notes |
|---|---|
| Unscented baby wipes | Shared community supply |
| Boxes of tissues | Standard count boxes |
| Paper towels | Absorbent rolls |
| Clorox / Lysol wipes | No Bleach, please |
| Hand sanitizer | Pump bottle preferred |
| Band-Aids | Adhesive bandages |
| #2 pencils (Ticonderoga preferred) | Pre-sharpened welcome |
| Crayola Markers (Regular and Fine Tip) | Washable preferred |
| Colored pencils | Standard assortment pack |
| Crayola Crayons | 24-count pack |
| Sharpie permanent markers | Black ink only |
| Glue sticks | Disappearing purple / clear |
| Expo dry erase markers | Any colors / assortment |
| Gel pens or colored pens | Assorted vibrant colors |
| Colored copy paper | Letter size (8.5" x 11") |
⚠️ Please do NOT label community items. These supplies are collected collectively to support the gyms, labs, and studios shared by all students.