Arlee Spear

Elementary Announcements

Wendy Swab

June 9, 2025

Have a Safe and Happy Summer!

Please watch the Facebook page and website for updated information on school happenings.

Report Cards will be mailed next week!

Here are the supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year:

Class Supply List-Kindergarten

NECESSITIES

  • 2 boxes crayons

  • 2 glue sticks

  • 1 box markers

  • 2 3-prong folder

  • 1 container sanitizing wipes 

  • 1 box facial tissues

  • 2 4-pack Dry erase markers

  • 1 Water color set

  • 1 set of plain note cards 

All above Supplies will be shared with the whole class.  Labeling supplies is not needed. 

  • 1 pair clean PE shoes (They do not have to be new, just clean for the gym floor)

  • 1 extra set of clothes in a ziplock bag for emergencies

  • 1 Beach towel (for rest) 

  • Water Bottle 

All above supplies will need to be labeled. 

*OPTIONAL: Additional Supplies that we will use as a class for crafts and activities. Please do not feel you have to purchase any or all, these are just suggestions if you find them while shopping. 

Googly Eyes

  • Pom-Poms

  • Feathers

  • Stickers

  • Cotton Balls

  • Paper Plates

  • Craft Sticks (Popsicle Sticks)

  • Dry: Pasta, Rice, Beans

2025-2026

Welcome to First Grade! 

My name is Karen Smith. I’m so excited to have you in my class next year! I have been teaching for 18 years, with this year being my 10th year in Arlee. I am originally from Minnesota. I earned a Bachelors of Science from St. Cloud State University and a Masters of Science in Science Education from Montana State University. My favorite teaching moments are the joy-filled moments when students master a skill or begin to think of themselves as a reader. I value the importance of providing a safe and positive learning environment that meets the needs of all of our students. Outside of the classroom, you can find me enjoying the outdoors, playing sports (hockey, softball, golf, and tennis), or spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to a great year with you! 

First Grade - individual; please label with student’s name

  • 1 backpack 

  • 1 full change of clothes in a plastic bag 

  • 24 #2 pencils 

  • 1 pencil box or pencil bag to hold supplies

  • 1 box of crayons

  • 1 box of washable markers

  • 1 pair of scissors (kid’s Fiskars are suggested)

  • 2 glue sticks

  • 1 bottle of Elmer’s washable glue

  • 1 pair of gym shoes- they don’t have to be new, just clean

  • Headphones in a plastic bag (no ear buds please)

  • 2 pocket folders

Shared supplies:

  •    1 package of white 3x5 index cards

  •    1 pack of pencil top erasers 

  •    1 pack of dry erase markers

  •    2 boxes of tissues

  •    2 boxes of snacks (graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, etc)

  •    2 containers of disinfectant (Clorox) wipes

  •    1 roll of paper towels

  •    1 bottle of hand sanitizer with pump top

  •    1 box of quart storage zip lock baggies (slider top preferred)

Second Grade Supply List

*P.E. shoes-these do not have to be new, just clean

*Pencils-lots of No. 2 pencils-NO mechanical pencils (Ticonderoga preferably)

*Erasers for the tops of pencils

*Refillable water bottle

*Friskars brand of scissors

*Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils

* 1 spiral notebook wide ruled

*Dry Erase Marker(s)

*Dry erase erasers                      

*Glue Stick(s)

*Backpack with name written on it 

*Headphones or earbuds with name written on them (no bluetooth)

*Clorox Wipes

*Kleenex-two boxes please

*Extra pair of clean clothes

OPTIONAL Items:

*Class snacks for hungry days (pretzels, microwave popcorn, goldfish crackers, fruit snacks, etc.)

3rd Grade 2024-2025 Student Supply List 

2-3 boxes of #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened if possible 

Pencil top erasers

1 box of Large Pink Pearl Erasers

8 glue sticks

1 bottle of white glue 

3 boxes of tissue

2 containers of Clorox wipes

1 set of headphones (not earbud type)

1 package of colored pencils

1 package of markers- Crayola Clicks are great!

2 thin highlighters

6 fine tip black dry erase markers

1 Composition Notebook (NO SPIRAL BOUND)

1 package multi colored tissue paper

1 pair of clean soled tennis shoes for P.E.

1 box of Multiplication flashcards to 12

2 packs of 3x5 notecards. Colored or white.

NO CRAYONS please

Grade 4 

School Supply List

  • 1 Backpack with student name, must come to school everyday

  • PE shoes (do not have to be new, just clean)

  • 20 #2 pencils

  • 1 pair of scissors with pointed tip

  • 1 box of colored pencils, crayons OR markers

  • 5 glue sticks

  • 2 packs loose leaf paper (wide ruled)

  • 2 folders with pockets

  • 3 different colored highlighters

  • 1 pack 3x5 white index cards (preferably not lined)

  • 1 3-ring binder (2 inch)

  • Pack of dividers for binder

Arlee 5th/6th Grade Supply List


1 three-ring binder: 2 inch

3  packages of college ruled loose leaf paper

3  three hole-punched pocket folders for three-ring binder

2  boxes of Ticonderoga pencils or #2 pencils- pre-sharpened if possible

1  set of colored pencils

1  package of pencil top erasers

1  pencil bag with holes for three-ring binder

3  containers of Clorox or Lysol disinfectant wipes

2  boxes of Kleenex tissue

1  sealable water bottle

1  pair of tennis shoes for PE (don’t need to be new, just clean soles)

1  backpack or bookbag 

1  pair of headphones