School Supplies 2025-2026

5th Grade Supply List

Welcome to Bell! Please see the list below for needed supplies. If you purchased a PTA Supply Kit, you would only need to purchase any supplies not contained in the kit.  Please note that some teachers might request additional supplies in September.

General Supplies

• Headphones with USB-C connection and a built-in microphone. Headphones must come to school every day.  The headphones should be sturdy, labeled, and have the correct connection.
• Poly two-pocket folder (yellow)
• 1 Pencil case (not black)
• 1 box of colored pencils (8 count)
• 6 packs of sharpened pencils, 12-count

Math

• Poly two-pocket folder (red)

Science

• Plastic two-pocket folder (green)

English

• Wide-ruled composition notebook (orange)
• Plastic two-pocket folder (orange)

Social Studies

• Wide-ruled composition notebook (blue)
• Plastic two-pocket folder (blue)

6th Grade Supply List

Welcome to 6th grade!  We hope you are having an enjoyable summer and we look forward to meeting you in September. We want to thank your parents in advance for supporting our organizational system. We believe that consistency with organization fosters your independence and provides you with the tools you need to be a successful 6th grader. You will receive a Bell School agenda, which you will use to keep track of your homework assignments.

Please bring in your supplies on the first day of school.  Items that are starred (*) are NOT in the PTA supply kit.  Those need to be purchased separately.   If you DID NOT purchase a PTA Supply Kit, you will need to obtain ALL the supplies contained on this list.  Please note that some teachers might request additional supplies in September.

General Supplies

• 1 pencil case for pens, pencils, highlighters
• 1 two-pocket homework, folder any design/color
• 1 pack of colored pencils – 8 count or more
• 5 boxes (dozen per box) – sharpened #2 pencils
• 1-3 highlighters - any color
• 2 pk. 3x5 index cards
• 1 headphones USB-C connector w/built-in mic.  They are mandatory and must be in school each day.

Math

• 1 Black two-pocket folder, any design (must have black in it)

• 1 Black spiral notebook, 70 pages

• Scientific calculator: You may use a scientific calculator that you already own.  If you are purchasing a new   calculator, we recommend the following calculator: Texas Instruments Scientific Calculator model # TI-30X IIS (or any scientific calculator with 2-line display).

English

• 1 Blue two-pocket folder, any design (must have blue in it)

• 1 marble composition book (any color)

Science 

• 1 Green two-pocket folder, any design (must have green in it)
• 1 Green spiral notebook, 70 pages

Social Studies

• 1 Red two-pocket folder, any design (must have red in it)

Family & Consumer Science 

• 1 poly 2-pocket folder (any color)

 

7th Grade Supply List

Dear 7th-grade Students and Families,

We are excited to work with you during the 2024-2025 school year. We anticipate a year filled with wonderful experiences, and we hope it will be both challenging and enjoyable.

Please note that additional supplies may be required throughout the year. If you have already purchased a PTA Supply Kit, you will only need to buy any supplies from the provided list that are not included in the kit. However, if you have not purchased a PTA Supply Kit, you will need to obtain all of the supplies listed.

Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to a successful school year together.

General Requirements

• 1 dozen blue or black pens
• 3 dozen pencils
• 1 pack of eraser caps
• 1 package of loose-leaf paper
• 1 headphones USB-C connector w/built-in mic (they are mandatory and must be in school each day)
• 1 pencil case
• 1 package 3x5 index cards 
• 2 packs of Post-it notes

English

• 2 plastic 2-pocket folder (any color)
• 1 marble composition notebook
• 1 pack of post-it notes

Science 

• 1" binder, any color
• 1 plastic 2-pocket folder
• 1 marble composition notebook
• SHARED WITH MATH:
• 1 pkg ¼” graph paper
• 1 scientific calculator (TI-30IIXS)
• 1 ruler with metric measurements

Math 

• 1” binder
• 1 scientific calculator (TI-30IIXS) (share with science)
• 1 pocket folder → inserted into a binder (3-hole)
• 1 protractor (not needed until spring)
• 1 ruler (share with science)

Social Studies

• 1” binder, any color
• 1 set 4 divider tabs
• 1 marble composition notebook
• 2 plastic 2-pocket folder
• 1 highlighter

8th Grade Supply List

Welcome to 8th grade! In order to help you with a smooth transition back to school in September, we are sending you a list of school supplies required by the 8th grade teachers. You are encouraged to reuse any of the following items that you have at home or from previous years. Please note that some teachers might request additional supplies in September.

General Supplies

• USB-C connector or headphone jack
• Erasable Pens - blue or black with eraser
• Headphones
• Highlighters (assorted colors)
• Several packages of post-it notes(any color)  

English

• 1 marble composition notebook
• 1 2-pocket folder 
• Lined paper

Science 

• 1 sturdy 2-pocket folder
• 3 packs of 3x5 index cards

Math 

• 1” binder
• Binder tab dividers(at least 3tabs)
• 1 pack of thin dry erase markets
• Lined paper
• 1 Graphing calculator (TI-84+) *Labeled with first and last name*

Social Studies

• 1 marble composition notebook
• 2 plastic 2-pocket folder
• 1 pack of 5x8 index cards

*Calculator Information

We recommend that students have their own calculator; however, if a student does not purchase their own calculator, they will have the opportunity to borrow one from the school for the school year. These calculators are available in stores as well as online. Be sure to LABEL your calculators with your name in permanent ink.

Graphing Calculator

• Needed for both Algebra 8 and Enriched Algebra as well as in later high school courses. If you purchase a graphing calculator, we recommend one with a color display and rechargeable battery, like the following calculator:
• Texas Instruments TI-84 PLUS CE Graphing Calculator 

Students should also make sure that their home computer & printer are ready to go as well. 

Music Supplies 

Band

General Supplies

• Have instrument (rented or purchased) before the first day of school with name and “Bell” on case
• Folding wire music stand for at-home practice

Supplies by Instrument

Percussion

• Rent or purchase glockenspiel (bell kit) and a practice pad or snare drums for at-home practice
• Drum sticks and (with your name on them) for school use

Flute 

• Swab

Clarinet and Saxophone

• 1x Box of ten reeds (strength 1.5 or 2)
• Swab
• Cork Grease

Trumpet and Trombone

• 1x Valve/Slide  oil

Orchestra

General Supplies

• Have instrument (rented or purchased) before the first day of school with name and “Bell” on case
• Music Stand for practice at home
• Rosin - Violin/Viola/Cello or Bass
• Luggage Tag so instruments can be labeled by name
• (Optional) Snark Tuner used to help with tuning instruments

Supplies by Instrument:

Violin/Viola

• Shoulder Rest Notes: Some violin/viola cases do not have space to keep the shoulder rest inside.  

String instruments are assigned depending on the size of the player. If your child is in school I am happy to measure them as well.

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Rental Information:

• Ardsley Music: 914-693-6639 (delivers to school)
• Mike Risko Music: 914-762-8757 (delivers to school)
• Music & Arts: 914-241-0689
• DZ Strad Violin Shop: 914-831-7415
• Radovich & Dean Music: 845-225-4515
• Paul Effman Music: 845-452-8528 (delivers to school)

 Non-local companies who have very good instruments and will ship rentals to you.

• Johnson String Instrument, MA: 800-359-9351 Ext. 120 
• John Keal, Albany: 800-544-6631 
• Long Island Violin Shop: 631-427-3569

Chorus

General Supplies

• An open mind and team spirit.
• A charger for computer device.
• Adaptor: USB-C to head phone jack connector.
• Non-bluetooth headphones. Simple headphones for music.
• A water bottle what has a strong seal with your name on it. 

General Music

General Supplies

• An open mind and team spirit.
• A charger for computer device.
• Adaptor: USB-C to head phone jack connector.
• Non-bluetooth headphones. Simple headphones for music.
• Respect for all materials and instruments in the classroom.

World Language Supply Lists

SPANISH 

 Please note that some teachers might request additional supplies in September.

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder
• (1) Dry-erase white board marker
• (1) Pack 3x5 index cards

FRENCH

• (1) Plastic 2-pocket folder
• (1) 3 Ring (1-inch) binder 
• (1) Package of wide-ruled loose leaf paper
• (1) Composition notebook, wide-ruled, 60 sheets
• (1) Pack 3x5 index cards

LATIN 

• (1) 3 Ring (1/2-inch) binder
• (1) Package of wide-ruled loose leaf paper
• 5th grade only: (1) Composition notebook, 60 sheets