Pam Dudding
Contributing writer
For some kids, summer went by way too fast. For others, it seemed to creep by like a snail this year due to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus.
Regardless, school is upon us and students, families, teachers and administration are kicking it in high gear to make sure all is lined up for the best year ever at Craig County Public Schools.
Superintendent Jeanette Warwick shared her motto for this 2020-2021 year will be “We will be CCPS STRONG.”
Various supplies for students are always needed as the teachers do so many different activities with their students, plus basic supplies are necessary.
This year, on August 7, CCPS said, “Unfortunately this year our school division was not included in the Load the Bus school supply event at Walmart Salem. I know how many Craig County residents donated supplies through this program.”
However, the Salvation Army, who is in charge of collecting and distributing school supplies collected at the various Load the Bus events, has agreed to allow Craig County families to sign up for school supplies.
The Salvation Army has developed packets for age groups, but parents must provide their child’s age and grade. Parents must also bring the following in order to qualify:
- An ID card for the adult picking up the supplies
- A birth certificate for each child requesting a supply packet; (Note: the school does not maintain copies of birth certificates so we cannot provide parents)
- Proof of enrollment – (Note: the letters you received regarding class assignments [McCleary] and schedules [CCMS/CCHS] would meet this requirement)
“My understanding is that the packets are all the same for each age group, so you cannot choose individual items,” Principal Gerri VanDyke said.
People can call the Salvation Army beginning on August 18 to set up an appointment. Ask for Jamie Goodman at (540) 343-5335, Extension 121.
Also, if anyone would like to donate supplies to the schools for the students, one can drop them off at either school. Food Country has kindly placed a buggy in the front of their store, for anyone who wishes to donate or drop off their items.
Each class has a “wish list” of items the teacher would like to have for their students. These can be donated to the schools. If you would like to donate to a particular class, please designate your donation when you bring it in.
“Purchasing supplies will be optional for the 2020-2021 school year,” VanDyke said. “However, if you would like to purchase your child’s own set of supplies, please see the lists below.”
McCleary Elementary Students Fifth-Grade
One box of pencils
One pack of pencil top erasers
One pack of black dry erase markers
One protractor
One 3-ring binder, 2 inches
One pack of tab dividers
One folder with pockets and holes for binder
Classroom Wish List:
tissues
hand sanitizer
Germ-X
gently used Legos, board games, toys/equipment for recess
construction paper
graph paper
colored pencils
crayons
pair of scissors
One pack of glue sticks
packs of loose-leaf paper, wide ruled
One pack of sandwich-size OR gallon-size Ziploc bags
Highlighters
red pens (for students to check work)
McCleary Elementary Fourth Grade
1½ – 2-inch binder
loose leaf paper
five spiral notebooks
five pocket folders
pencils
index cards
colored pencils or crayons
glue sticks
scissors
Classroom Wish List
tissues
highlighters
McCleary Third Grade
One pencil pouch
Two marble composition notebooks–labeled with student name and Science, Soc. Studies
One-inch three-ring binder with pocket flaps – for Spelling
pocket folders
glue sticks
highlighters
pencil sharpener
One box of markers
Pack of black dry erase markers
One pack of 3×5 index cards
earbuds (for Chromebook)
Classroom Wish List
Tissues
Baggies –gallon, and sandwich-sized
Glue sticks
McCleary Second Grade
One pencil pouch/box
Washable markers
Pair of scissors
pencil sharpener
Pencil cap erasers or large pink erasers
Glue sticks
Sharpened pencils
Two-pocket folders
Highlighters
Classroom Wish List
Black dry erase markers
Glue sticks
Tissues
Gallon sized Ziploc baggies
Sandwich sized Ziploc baggies
Two-pocket folders
McCleary First Grade
One pencil pouch or bag with zipper
One primary journal (it has lines with an area at the top to draw pictures)
One marble composition book
Three spiral notebooks, wide-ruled
One (plain green) pocket folder for graded work
Four large pink erasers
Three dozen sharpened pencils
One box of tissues
One pair of blunt-edged scissors
Two dozen glue sticks
One box of colored pencils
Classroom Wish List
Black dry erase markers
One box of 8 basic crayons
One box of 24 count crayons
sandwich baggies
gallon baggies
McCleary Kindergarten Class
Two large Kindergarten-sized pencils
Supply of pencils
One plastic pencil box (8 3/8” L X 5 5/8” W X 2 1/8” H)
Two or three boxes of large crayons (8 basic colors)
Two pair of blunt-edged scissors
Large supply of glue sticks
One two-pocket folder
One “3-prong” folder
One box of washable markers
Two boxes of tissues
Two containers of baby wipes
One bookbag
One change of multi-seasonal clothes (for spills and accidents)
Classroom Wish List
One box of small baggies (sandwich or snack)
One pack of multi-color 3 X 5 index cards
One box of large baggies (quart or gallon)
One pack of white 3 X 5 index cards
McCleary Elementary School – Pre-K
Backpack
One 1-inch binder
One pack of markers
Baby wipes
Craig County Middle School – For Individual Student Use Only (Supplies will not be shared)
One 2 1⁄2-3 1⁄2” 3-ring binder
One set of 5-count index tab dividers (pocket version recommended)
No. 2 Pencils or Mechanical Pencils with extra lead (continuous supply)
Loose-leaf paper (continuous supply)
Pocket folder with prongs (homework folder)
Pencil sharpener (optional)
Erasers (optional)
Pencil pouch (optional)
Highlighters (optional)
Colored pencils (optional)
For additional classes:
English classes – Pocket folder with prongs
Science and History classes – White, lined index cards
Math classes – TI-30Xa School Edition calculator (recommended for home use)
CCMS P.E. classes: gym shoes are required for all PE classes – Students will not be dressing out for P.E. until further notice.
Once the locker rooms reopen, the following materials will be required.
Royal or navy-blue shorts (7-inch minimum inseam)
Plain royal or navy-blue sweatpants
Plain grey t-shirt (with sleeves) or sweatshirt
Clothes will be available for purchase through CCHS
Students are expected to take clothes home to be laundered every Friday
Optional “Wish List” items for classroom use: tissue boxes, bound composition notebooks, #2 pencils, glue sticks and dry erase markers.
They ask students to bring these supplies on the first day of school.
If anyone has any questions they are encouraged to contact the middle and elementary school at 540-864-573 or the high school at 540-864-5185.
The teachers and staff at the schools are excited to get to “see their kids again.”
