Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

2525 Wonder Way, Wilmington, NC 28401 Cape Fear Center for Inquiry Grades K–8 School website

2nd-grade-supply-list

From the school's website 17 items
2nd Grade
  • Three prong foldersin: red, orange, green, blue4
  • wide ruled composition books2
  • pre-sharpened pencils48
  • glue sticks4
  • Elmer’s School Glue1 bottle
  • scissors1 pair
  • Crayola color pencils12 count1 pack
  • black ultra-fine dry erase markers2
  • pink erasers2
  • Crayola crayons24 count3 boxes
  • pencil box1
  • headphonesnot earbuds1 pair
  • paper towels2 rolls
  • tissues1 box
  • Clorox or baby wipes2 packs
  • snack OR gallon sized bagsLast Name A - L
  • sandwich sized bagsLast Name M-Z

4th-Grade-Supply-List

From the school's website 24 items
4th Grade
Personal
  • binder½ inch1
  • Pencil box large
  • Hand held pencil sharpener
  • composition college-ruled notebookshttps://a.co/d/01jPg8PH; no wire spiral notebooks please2
  • composition graph-ruled notebook1
Community
  • Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils2 packs
  • hi-polymer erasers1 pack
  • dry erase markers fine tip1 pack
  • glue sticks1 pack
  • cleaning wipes1 container
  • kleenex1 box
At-Home Learning
  • Loose-leaf hole punched paper optional
  • Plain white paper optional
  • Pencils optional
  • Colored pencils optional
  • Ballpoint pensblue & green optional
  • Markers optional
  • Ruler optional
  • Scissors optional
  • Tape optional
  • Post Its optional
  • Index Cards optional
  • Calculator optional
  • Glue Sticks optional

7th Grade, 8th Grade

From the school's website 49 items

Paper plates and plastic utensils are listed as not for 8th grade.

7th Grade
Homeroom
  • Pencils/Pens
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Headphoneswired only
  • Highlightersany colors
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Scotch tape
  • Composition book1
  • Paper towels
  • Tissues
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Paper platesnot for 8th
  • Plastic Utensilsnot for 8th
Math
  • 3 Prong Folder with Pockets
  • Notebook Paper1 pack
  • Graph paper1 pack
Science
  • A book of choice for notetakingboth grade levels
  • Colored or black sharpiesboth grade levels
ELA
  • 2” Binderstays in classroom
  • Dividers3
  • folder1
  • Post-it notes
Social Studies
  • Binder1.51
  • folder1
  • black and white composition notebook1
8th Grade
Homeroom
  • Pencils/Pens
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Headphoneswired only
  • Highlightersany colors
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Scotch tape
  • Composition book1
  • Paper towels
  • Tissues
  • Hand sanitizer
Math
  • 3 Prong Folder with Pockets
  • Notebook Paper1 pack
  • Graph paper1 pack
Science
  • 3 pronged binder3 inch-8th grade only
  • A book of choice for notetakingboth grade levels
  • Colored or black sharpiesboth grade levels
ELA
  • 2” Binderstays in classroom
  • Dividers3
  • folder1
  • Post-it notes
Social Studies
  • Binder1.51
  • folder1
  • black and white composition notebook1

26-27-1st-Grade-Supply-list-1

From the school's website 23 items

The community supplies section has merged Girls/Boys columns in the page text, so the assignment of those items to each group is unclear.

1st Grade
  • regular size washable glue sticksNo Jumbo1 pack
  • crayola crayons24 pack
  • crayola washable markersclassic colors1 10-count
  • crayola colored pencils1 12-count
  • primary “writing” JournalThese have handwriting lines and drawing space.1
  • fine point dry erase markersblack1 2-pack
  • pink eraserspaper mate pink pearl; not pencil caps2
  • child-sized scissors1 pair
  • yellow poly Folders with prong pocketsno paper please1
  • Kid’s HeadphonesIf your child is new or needs replacement headphones. Please make sure to purchase headphones and not ear buds. Any type of headphones will do the job as long as they have a 3.5 mm jack!
  • colorful copy paper1 pack
Community supplies
  • white cardstock1 pack
  • construction paper1 pack
  • clorox wipes1 pack
  • paper towel rollI
  • bandaids1 box
  • kleenex1 pack
  • baby wipes1 pack
  • paper plates1 pack
  • paper bowls1 pack
  • clear plastic cups1 pack
  • Hand sanitizer
  • index cards1 pack

2026-3rd-Grade-Supply-List

From the school's website 29 items

The list distinguishes items for new students, community supplies for all students, and wish list items. The two initial items are only needed if a student needs a replacement.

3rd Grade
Ms. Borda & Ms. Michele
  • Small headphonesOnly if your kiddo needs a replacement; please put name on headphones. optional
  • White 1” Binder with clear front - to slip papers inOnly if your kiddo needs a replacement SURF Binder. optional
  • Pack of 2 pocket plastic poly folders multicolored - Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, PurpleOnly for new students to CFCI this year.
  • Wide Ruled Composition Journals - any colorsOnly for new students to CFCI this year.3 journals
  • White 1” Binder with clear front (to slip papers in)Only for new students to CFCI this year.
  • Any color 1.5” or 2” Binder with clear front (to slip papers in)Only for new students to CFCI this year.
  • Small plug in headphonesOnly for new students to CFCI this year; please put name on headphones.
  • Glue Sticks!Community supplies to refresh and update for 3rd Grade; regular ones that are not specially “scented”.
  • flat pink erasersCommunity supplies to refresh and update for 3rd Grade.1 pack
  • sharpened Ticonderoga #2 pencilsCommunity supplies to refresh and update for 3rd Grade.1 pack
  • black skinny dry erase markersCommunity supplies to refresh and update for 3rd Grade.1 pack
  • Crayola markersJust the regular 10 pack; community supplies to refresh and update for 3rd Grade.1 pack
  • clear sheet/page protectorsCommunity supplies to refresh and update for 3rd Grade.1 pack
  • Baby wipes optional
  • Paper towels optional
  • Tissues optional
  • Plastic spoons optional
  • forks optional
  • Skinny markers optional
  • Bright Colored pencils and/or markers optional
  • Sticky notes optional
  • Post-It Pop-up notes optional
  • Small hand sharpener for community supplies optional
  • Pack of 2 pocket poly folders multicolored - Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, PurpleOnly for replacements as needed. optional
  • Band-aidsMultiple sizes. optional
  • Big bottle of Aloe Sanitizer optional
  • Zip-lock sandwich, snack, and gallon sized baggies optional
  • HP 67XL Black Ink optional
  • HP 67XL Tri-Color Ink optional

2026-2027-5th-Grade-Supply-List-1

From the school's website 21 items

Academic planners are being provided for all 4th-8th grade students. Items marked with an asterisk are items that the school always runs out of.

5th Grade
Personal Supplies
  • folders with pocketsany color2
  • lined composition notebooks3
  • Over the ear plug in headphones1
  • Pencil pouch/bag1
  • Pack of crayons OR colored pencils1
  • Pack of 24 pencils1
  • Pack of Elmer’s glue sticks1
  • Handheld pencil sharpener1
  • Pack of highlighters1
Community Supplies
  • Cleaning wipes* optional
  • White paper towels* optional
  • Tissues* optional
  • Pencils* optional
  • Plastic spoons* optional
  • Plastic forks* optional
  • Dry erase markers optional
  • Cap erasers optional
  • Highlighters optional
  • Fine tip black sharpies optional
  • Bandaids optional
  • Colorful markers optional

CFCI-Grade-6-Supply-List-2026-2027

From the school's website 32 items
6th Grade
Math, Science, ELA & Social Studies
  • #2 Pencils (presharpened or mechanical)
  • Composition Books (any design)ELA/SS2
  • 2” 3 ring binder with clear view front pocket
  • dividers1 pack
  • 3 subject spiral notebooks (any design)ELA/SS2
  • Earbuds/Headphones - wired only1
  • zippered pencil pouch1
  • graph paperMath1 pack
  • highlighters1 pack
  • colored pencils or markers1 pack
  • colored pens- student preference1 pack
Homeroom Supplies
  • Disinfecting Wipes
  • Boxed Tissues
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper Plates- durable no styrofoam
  • Box of forks and spoons
  • Bandaids
  • Glue sticks
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Loose Leaf Paper
  • #2 Pencils ( presharpened preferred)
  • scotch tape1 roll
Donations
  • Post it Notes optional
  • Disinfecting Spray optional
  • Yellow highlighters optional
  • Colored Pencils optional
  • Colored Markers optional
  • Chart paper 25x30 size optional
  • Colorful card stock or paper optional
  • White board cleaner optional
  • Board Games (especially chess) optional
  • Old magazines (school appropriate) optional

Kindergarten-Supply-List-2026-2027-1

From the school's website 17 items

The list identifies community supplies, items to label, and nice-to-have donation items. Marker choice depends on the child's last name.

Kindergarten
Community supplies
  • Crayola crayons24 count2 boxes
  • glue sticks10-12
  • dry erase markersLast name A-L1 pack
  • washable markersLast name M-Z1 pack
  • watercolor paints2 sets
  • wet wipes or disinfecting wipes1-2 containers
  • Play-Doh2 containers
  • tissues1 box
  • primary composition bookthey have drawing space at the top of the page with writing lines at the bottom1
Other - please label
  • headphonesno earbuds / no wireless/bluetooth connection (please place in a baggie labeled with your child’s name)1 pair
  • reusable/refillable water bottlelabeled; for daily use1
  • full change of clothesin his/her backpack (in the event of an accident/spill)
  • towelfor rest time1
Nice to have items
  • cardstockany neutral color optional
  • Sharpiesor off brand/similar brand - black and multi-colored optional
  • Colors of the World crayons/markers/or colored pencils optional
  • hand sanitizer optional