Seasonal Needs

Fall School Supplies List

School Supplies Needed:

  • 10 backpacks for elementary students
  • 9 backpacks for teenagers
  • 30 boxes of Kleenex
  • 10 boxes of Crayola Markers
  • 4 small, dry erase boards with erasers
  • 4 boxes of dry erase markers
  • 10 canisters of wet wipes
  • 5 pairs of Fiskars scissors
  • 2 water color paint palettes
  • 10 rolls of scotch tape
  • Lots of (1″) 3 ring binders for high school students
  • Packages of ink pens for high school students
  • New tennis shoes for several children–size 7 boys (contact Kari for specifics)
  • 1 GB Jump Drives (5)
  • Scientific Calculators (5 or more)

Summer Needs

  • Fishing Poles (4) & Tackle Box Essentials
  • Comforters/ Twin Sheet Sets (boys & girls)
  • Lake/Pool Toys (ages 2-18): Arm floaties, noodles, goggles, etc.
  • Gatorade (bottles or powder mix)
  • Passes for Family Outings: YouZeum, Six Flags, St. Louis Science Center, Big Surf, etc.
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Insect Repellent (Off! Deep Woods preferred)
  • Pillows (8+)
  • All Purpose Cleaners
  • Living Room Furniture (bookshelf)
  • Sturdy, tall laundry hampers
  • Patio/Deck Furniture
  • Free Weights Set (5lb. – 60lb.)
  • Teen’s 1st car (for sale <$1000)
  • 4th Row Seat (with latch system on legs)  for E-3500 15 passenger van
  • 4-wheeler ATV
  • Zero-turn Lawnmower (50″ cut)
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