McAlpine Elementary

9100 Carswell Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Grades PK–5 School website

Supply List 2026-2027

From the school's website 191 items
Kindergarten
  • Boxes of Crayola crayons24 count2
  • Large Pink Erasers2
  • Plastic Pocket Folders with prongsblue, red, green, & yellow4
  • Pack of large Glue Sticks1
  • Boxes #2 Ticonderoga Pencilspre-sharpened, 24 count2 boxes
  • Mead Primary JournalsStory Ruled: blank on top, lines on bottom2
  • Pack of thin black dry erase markers1
  • Full change of clothessocks, underwear, etc. in a Ziploc bag labeled with name1
  • Pair of headphonesover-the-head with wired plug, no ear buds1
  • Boxes of tissues2
  • Box Sandwich-Sized Ziploc BagsBOYS ONLY1
  • Box Gallon-Sized Ziploc BagsGIRLS ONLY1
  • Tub of Clorox wipesBOYS ONLY1
  • Pack of Baby WipesGIRLS ONLY1
  • Hand Sanitizer optional
  • Paper towels optional
  • Band-aids optional
  • Crayola markers optional
  • Watercolor paintCrayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors optional
  • Pack of regular sized Play-Doh3 or 4 oz. optional
  • Extra classroom snacks (like Goldfish, Cheez-Its, pretzels, granola bars, etc.) optional
1st Grade
  • Blue plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • Red plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • Yellow plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • Green plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • Mead Primary Journalwithout the picture box; all lines1
  • Boxes of Crayola crayons24 count3 boxes
  • Sharpened pencils#2 pencils, yellow24
  • Expo dry erase markersblack, skinny fine point8 - 12
  • Plastic pencil box1
  • Pair of wired headphones1
  • Pair of child-sized scissors1
  • Glue sticks4 - 8
  • Boxes of tissues2
  • Baby wipesunscentedAs needed
  • Watercolor paintCrayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors1 set
  • Crayola colored pencils optional
  • Crayola markers optional
  • Play-doh optional
  • Watercolor paint (Crayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors) optional
  • Ziploc sandwich, quart, or gallon bags optional
  • Cardstock (white) optional
  • Paper towels optional
  • Large pink erasers optional
  • Hand sanitizer optional
  • Extra classroom snacks (nut-free, pre-packaged) optional
2nd Grade
  • Pre-sharpened pencils24 count2 packs
  • Pencil Pouch or Pencil Boxto carry own supplies1
  • Pronged plastic folders1 of each: Purple, Green, Red, Yellow, Blue5 total
  • Wide ruled spiral notebooks2
  • Pack of cap erasers1 pack
  • Pack of wide ruled notebook paper1 pack
  • Pack of highlighters4 count1 pack
  • Boxes of crayonsCrayola preferred; 24 count3 boxes
  • Box of markers1 box
  • Box of colored pencils1 box
  • Pair of student scissors1 pair
  • Glue sticks4
  • Package of 3x3 Post-it notes1 package
  • Black dry erase markers3 (4-packs)
  • Boxes of tissues2 boxes
  • Box of Band-Aids1 box
  • Disinfecting wipesClorox or Lysol1 container
  • Baby wipes1 pack
  • Set of wired headphoneslabeled with student name, placed in a baggie for personal use1 set
  • Card stock (any color) optional
  • Clear page protectors optional
  • Ziploc bags (gallon and sandwich sizes) optional
3rd Grade
  • 1/2 inch binder with pockets1
  • Pack of dividers1 pack
  • Black Paper Mate Flair pens4-count1 pack
  • Wide ruled notebook paper1 pack
  • Poly 2-pocket folders with prongsGreen, Red, Blue, Yellow2 of each color
  • Marble-cover wide-ruled composition notebooks2
  • Sharpened #2 pencilsTiconderoga preferred; 24-count3 packs
  • Pack of colored pencils24-count1 pack
  • Large glue sticks2-pack1 pack
  • Pack of Crayola markers1 pack
  • Pack of Crayola crayons1 pack
  • Pack of large pink erasers1 pack
  • Black, skinny Expo markersfine tip1 pack
  • Boxes of tissues2 boxes
  • No-Spill Water BottlePlease label with student name1
  • HeadphonesPlease label with student name; no wireless1 set
  • Computer MouseWireless or USB; label with student name/initials1
  • Ziploc bags (gallon or quart size) optional
  • Paper Towels optional
  • 1 container of disinfecting wipes (Clorox or Lysol) optional
  • AA and AAA batteries optional
  • Heavy-duty plastic page protectors optional
  • White and colored cardstock optional
  • Mr. Sketch scented markers optional
  • Treasure Box Items (squishies, candy, small trinkets, etc. — NO peanuts) optional
4th Grade
  • Green plastic 2-pocket folderno metal clips1
  • Yellow plastic 2-pocket folderno metal clips1
  • Composition notebooks3
  • 3-ring binders1-inch size2
  • 3-hole zippered pencil pouchmust fit into binder1
  • Pre-sharpened pencils24
  • Small pack of crayons1 pack
  • Plastic sheet protectors1 pack
  • Colored pencils12-count1 pack
  • Red pens1 pack
  • Fine tip dry erase markers4-count1 pack
  • Ream of white computer paper1 ream
  • Boxes of tissues2 boxes
  • Disinfecting wipesClorox or Lysol1 container
  • HeadphonesOver-the-ear style1 set
  • Box of Ziploc bagsGallon or sandwich size1 box
  • Water bottle with closing lidLabel with student name. No visible straws such as Stanleys.1
  • Canvas Tote Bag optional
  • Mouse for Chromebook optional
  • Spare headphones (for back-up use) optional
  • Hand sanitizer optional
  • Ream of colored printer paper optional
  • AA and AAA batteries optional
5th Grade
  • Accordion Zipper Pocket Folder (7 pockets)1
  • 5-subject spiral notebookfor Math1
  • 1 - wide-ruled composition notebookfor Literacy1
  • Pencil pouchNo pencil boxes1
  • Plastic/Poly Folders (no metal prongs) this example has more than 2; you only need 2 individual folders2
  • Highlightersmulticolor pack; 4-count1 pack
  • Dry erase markers4 count
  • Pencils- pre-sharpened (Ticonderoga preferred)30 or more
  • Colored pencils12 or 24-count
  • HeadphonesOver-the-ear style1 set
  • Pencil eraser caps1 pack
  • Boxes of tissues3 boxes
  • Disinfecting wipesClorox or Lysol; Boys1 container
  • Rolls of paper towelsGirls2 rolls
  • Water bottle with closing lidno visible straw such as Stanleys; labeled with name1
  • Hand Sanitizer optional
  • Canvas Tote Bag (suggested for carrying supplies from class to class) optional
  • Recess Equipment (dodgeball, soccer ball, bases, GaGa ball, football, jumprope) optional
  • Crayola markers optional
  • Mouse for Chromebook optional
  • Assorted Sharpies optional
  • Classroom snacks (pretzels, goldfish, fruit snacks) optional
  • Board games (Sorry, Trouble, Uno, deck of cards, Checkers, Chess, Connect4, Taboo, Mancala, Candyland) optional
Pre-K
  • Lysol Disinfecting Wipes5 containers
  • Paper towels6 rolls
  • Lysol Disinfecting Spray1 can
  • Hand soap5 bottles
  • Gallon Freezer bagsused for books to be sent home2 boxes
  • Sandwich Ziploc bags1 box
  • Colored Expo dry erase markers1 pack
  • Bright colored card stock paper1 pack
  • Thermal lamination paper pouches1 pack
  • Baby wipes1 pack
  • Mead Primary JournalStory-ruled: blank space on top, lines on bottom1
  • Treasure box toys optional
  • Hot glue gun stickslarge size optional
  • Clear packaging tape optional
  • Crayola washable watercolor paint set optional
  • Crayola Play-Doh variety pack optional
EC/Resource/Speech/Extensions
  • Roll of paper towelsGIRLS ONLY1
  • Box of Gallon-sized Ziploc Freezer bagsGIRLS ONLY1
  • Waterless Hand Sanitizer8 oz. bottle with pump; BOYS ONLY1
  • Box of Quart-sized Ziploc Freezer bagsBOYS ONLY1
  • Clorox or Lysol Disinfecting Wipes3 containers
  • Plastic pencil box1
  • Lysol Disinfecting Spray1 can
  • Colored Expo dry erase markers1 pack
  • Student scissors5-inch, Fiskars preferred, rounded tip1 pair
  • Glue sticks12
  • Plastic folderswithout brads, different colors3
  • Shoebox for storageplastic or cardboard1
  • Boxes of crayons24 count4 boxes
  • Boxes of tissues2 boxes
  • 1-Subject spiral notebookswide-ruled; 1 yellow, 1 red, 1 blue3 total
  • Three-ring binder1-inch size1
  • Pair of headphonesover-the-ear style with wired plug; no earbuds please1 set
  • Disinfecting spray3 cans
  • Colored pencils1 pack
  • Colored copy paper optional
  • Band-Aids optional
Special Area
Special Area
  • Unscented baby wipesShared community supply
  • Boxes of tissuesStandard count boxes
  • Paper towelsAbsorbent rolls
  • Clorox / Lysol wipesNo Bleach, please
  • Hand sanitizerPump bottle preferred
  • Band-AidsAdhesive bandages
  • #2 pencilsTiconderoga preferred; Pre-sharpened welcome
  • Crayola MarkersRegular and Fine Tip; Washable preferred
  • Colored pencilsStandard assortment pack
  • Crayola Crayons24-count pack
  • Sharpie permanent markersBlack ink only
  • Glue sticksDisappearing purple / clear
  • Expo dry erase markersAny colors / assortment
  • Gel pens or colored pensAssorted vibrant colors
  • Colored copy paperLetter size (8.5" x 11")

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

From the school's website 140 items

The page text contains separate lists for each grade. The final composition notebook entry appears in the 5th Grade column, but its table placement is not fully clear.

Kindergarten
  • Boxes of Crayola crayons24 count2 Boxes
  • Large Pink Erasers2
  • Plastic Pocket Folders w/prongsblue, red, green, & yellow4
  • Pack of large Glue Sticks1
  • Boxes (24 count) #2 Ticonderoga Pencils (pre-sharpened)2 Boxes
  • Mead Primary Journals - Story Ruled (blank on top, lines on the bottom)2
  • Pack of thin black dry erase markers1
  • Full change of clothes in a ziploc bag labeled with name (socks, underwear, etc.)1
  • Pair of headphones (with wired plug that go over the head, no ear buds)1
  • Boxes of tissues2 Boxes
  • Box Sandwich-Sized Ziploc Bags (BOYS)1
  • Box Gallon-Sized Ziploc Bags (GIRLS)1
  • Tub of clorox wipes (BOYS)1
  • Pack of Baby Wipes (GIRLS)1
  • Hand Sanitizer optional
  • Paper towels optional
  • Band-aids optional
  • Crayola markers optional
  • Watercolor paint (Crayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors) optional
  • Pack of regular sized play-doh (3 or 4 oz.) optional
  • Extra classroom snacks (like Goldfish, Cheez-its, pretzels, granola bars, etc.) optional
1st Grade
  • blue plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • red plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • yellow plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • green plastic two-pocket folder with prongs1
  • Mead Primary Journal- without the picture box; all lines1
  • 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 box1
  • pair of wired headphones1
  • pair of child-sized scissors1
  • glue sticks4-8
  • boxes of tissues2 boxes
  • baby wipes (unscented)
  • Watercolor paint (Crayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors)
  • Crayola colored pencils optional
  • Crayola markers optional
  • Play-doh optional
  • Watercolor paint (Crayola watercolor set with brush, 8 colors) optional
  • Ziploc sandwich, quart, or gallon bags optional
  • Cardstock (white) optional
  • Paper towels optional
  • Large pink erasers optional
  • Hand sanitizer optional
  • Extra classroom snacks (nut-free, pre-packaged) optional
2nd Grade
  • packs of 24 pre-sharpened pencils2 packs
  • Pencil Pouch/Box to carry own supplies
  • Purple, green, red, yellow and blue pronged plastic folders1 of each
  • wide ruled spiral notebooks2
  • Pack of cap erasers
  • pack of wide ruled notebook paper1
  • pack of 4 highlighters1
  • boxes of crayons (24 count)3 boxes
  • box of markers1
  • box of colored pencils1
  • pair of student scissors1
  • glue sticks4
  • package of 3x3 post-it notes1
  • 4-packs black dry erase markers3
  • boxes of tissues2 boxes
  • box of Band-Aids1
  • Disinfecting wipes – Clorox or Lysol
  • Baby wipes
  • set wired headphones (labeled with name, in a baggie, for personal use)1
  • Card stock (any color) optional
  • Clear page protectors optional
  • Ziploc bags (gallon and sandwich) optional
3rd Grade
  • 1/2 inch binder with pockets1
  • pack of dividers1
  • pack of black flair pens (4 pack)1
  • pack wide ruled notebook paper1
  • each Poly-2 pocket folder (WITH prongs) Green, Red, Blue, Yellow2
  • marble-cover wide-ruled composition notebooks2
  • packs of sharpened #2 pencils; 24-count (TICONDEROGA preferred)3
  • pack of 24 colored pencils1
  • pack of large glue sticks (2 pack)1
  • pack of crayola markers1
  • pack of crayola crayons1
  • pack of large pink erasers1
  • pack of black, skinny Expo markers (fine tip)1
  • boxes of tissues2 boxes
  • NO-Spill Water Bottle (labeled with student name)
  • Headphones (label with student name; no wireless headphones)
  • Mouse- Wireless or USB (label with student name or initials)
  • Ziploc bags (gallon or quart size) optional
  • Paper Towels optional
  • container of disinfecting wipes (Clorox or Lysol) optional1
  • AA and AAA batteries optional
  • Heavy-duty plastic page protectors optional
  • White and colored cardstock optional
  • Mr. Sketch scented markers optional
  • Treasure Box Items (squishies, candy, small trinkets, etc. - NO peanuts) optional
4th Grade
  • Green plastic 2-pocket folder, no metal clips1
  • Yellow plastic 2-pocket folder, no metal clips1
  • composition notebooks3
  • 1-inch binders2
  • hole zippered pencil pouch (must be able to fit into binder)3
  • Pencils- 24 pre-sharpened
  • Small pack of crayons
  • Sheet protectors
  • Colored pencils- 12 pack
  • Red pens
  • Fine tip dry erase markers (4 count)
  • Ream of white computer paper
  • Boxes of tissues2
  • Container of disinfecting wipes (Clorox or Lysol)1
  • Headphones (over the ear)
  • box of zip-loc bags (Gallon or sandwich size)1
  • Water bottle with a lid that closes (no visible straw such as Stanleys; labeled with name)
  • Canvas Tote Bag optional
  • Mouse for Chromebook optional
  • Spare headphones for back-up optional
  • Hand sanitizer optional
  • Ream of colored printer paper optional
  • AA and AAA batteries optional
5th Grade
  • Accordion Zipper Pocket Folder (7 pockets)1
  • five subject spiral notebook (for math)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 folders2
  • Highlighters (1 Pack of 4 multicolor)
  • Dry Erase Markers (4 count)
  • Pencils- 30 or more pre-sharpened (Ticonderoga preferred)
  • Color Pencils (12 or 24 count)
  • Headphones (over the ear)
  • pack of eraser caps1
  • Boxes of tissues3
  • Container of disinfecting Clorox/Lysol wipes (Boys)1
  • Rolls of Paper towels (Girls)2
  • Water bottle with a lid that closes (no visible straw such as Stanleys; labeled with name)
  • Hand Sanitizer optional
  • Canvas Tote Bag (suggested for carrying supplies from class to class) optional
  • Recess Equipment (dodgeball, soccer ball, bases, GaGa ball, football, jumprope) optional
  • Crayola markers optional
  • Mouse for Chromebook optional
  • Assorted Sharpies optional
  • Classroom snacks (pretzels, goldfish, fruit snacks) optional
  • Board games (Sorry, Trouble, Uno, deck of cards, Checkers, Chess, Connect4, Taboo, Mancala, Candyland) optional
  • composition notebook (100 pages) black and white style1