Supplies List

6th Grade Supplies List 2026-2027

Welcome to AMSA! We are looking forward to meeting you at 6th Grade Orientation on August 26th. At orientation, we will spend time learning how to use lockers, so please feel free to bring as many of these supplies as you would like on that day.

• During the first week of school, your teachers will help you set up your binder/folder for each class. Try to buy the highest quality supplies that you can find so they will survive the entire school year. 
• Pay attention to sales over the summer. No need to spend more on supplies than you have to! Pencils, colored pencils, notebook paper and dividers can be bought at Dollar Tree!
• Be sure to label all supplies with your first and last name.If you have already bought AMSA outerwear, label that with your first and last name too!

Required Supplies (These supplies will be used in all classes)

• 1 string-bag
• zippered pencil case
• 3 packages of  24 count #2 pencils
• (1 box to be kept in English classroom, 1 box to be kept in math classroom, 1 box to be kept in locker and transferred to pencil case as needed )
• 1 package of 12 colored pencils (to be kept in pencil case)
• 1 package of multi-colored highlighters (to be kept in pencil case)
• 1 accordion folder (13+ sections) to be kept at home for older and returned handouts
• 1 package of notebook paper to be divided into all of your binders/folders
• 1 Independent reading book of your choice.You will keep this book in your string bag at all times since you will need your book for all of your classes.

 

Optional

• locker shelves and decorations
• 1 package of notebook paper for student’s Directed Study teacher
• 1 box of tissues for student’s Directed Study teacher 
• 1 container of antibacterial wipes for student’s Directed Study teacher

Required Texts for English Classes

The English Department is working to finalize the required book list for the 2026/2027 school year. As soon as we have determined the reading list, you will receive an email. The list will also be available on the school website. We encourage you to purchase these books as soon as you are able. There is a local bookstore in Marlborough called Word on the Street that stocks all required reading books. You can purchase the books from Amazon as well. If your family qualifies for Financial Aid, assistance will be given for book purchases. Please apply for Financial Aid in early August. Documents will be available on the AMSA website.

Student Planners

AMSA will provide each student with a customized student planner for the 2026/27 school year. As a 6th grade team, we have learned that a planner is a valuable organizational tool that teaches students responsibility and accountability. The planners will be handed out in your student’s DS class during the first weeks of school. If your student’s planner becomes damaged to the point where it is unusable, you will be charged $5.00 for a replacement.

Backpacks/String Bags

• Large backpacks may be brought to school and stored in lockers during school hours.
• During the school day, 6th graders will carry a drawstring strap bag (see below).  Tote bags and messenger bags are not allowed.  Students should visit lockers throughout the school day to switch out supplies.

Biology

Specifically One-inch binder just for Biology.  This will live in our biology classroom. Please get a regular binder, all other sized binders or notebooks will be sent back home.

6 tabbed dividers for your binder 

At least 50 pages of loose leaf-lined paper

Plastic Heavy Duty Two Pocket folder to bring work to and from home

Box of colored pencils with sharpener (can share with Latin)

Glue stick

Pencils (donation pencils are greatly appreciated as well, if you are able!)

Nature Journal - This will be invoiced to you through AMSA on MySchoolBucks in September or October. The journals are sold to us in bulk for a discounted price of $17.50 (original price, $22.50). Students will receive their journal from their teacher in the fall of 6th grade, and it will be used for three years:  6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade Biology.

English

(1) 1.5” binder

(6) tabbed dividers

(1) block of sticky notes

(1) pack 3x5 index cards

(1)  pkg of wide-ruled lined paper

(1) composition notebook (to be kept in the classroom)

 

Computer Science

(1) folder and notebook paper OR a small section of a binder / notebook from another class

 

PE/Health

(1) folder

Directed Study

(1) Independent reading book

 

History

(1) history binder (1” 3-Ring Binder required for Fischer)

              OR

(1) history folder 

(to be kept in locker OR classroom)

1 package of Colored pencils

Scissors 

Gluestick 

 

Reading (for students not taking Latin) 

(1) two-pocket folder

A free-choice book to read for independent reading homework.  (Library books encouraged!)

Reading and Writing Workshop

(1)  pkg of wide-ruled lined paper

 

Latin

(1) single subject binder (to be left in classroom)
 

dry erase markers

Math

(1) 1 or 2 inch 3 ring binder 

(please NO 3 inch binders)

(5) tab dividers

(1)  college ruled spiral notebook

(1)  pkg of lined paper

(1)  Plastic ruler 

Good supply of pencils, sharpener and erasers.

 

Art

(1) set drawing pencils

Amazon Link

(1) eraser

 

Welcome to 7th Grade!

• Each class requires a dedicated and separate place to store notes and handouts.
• Try to buy the sturdiest/highest quality supplies possible to survive switching classes throughout the school year.
• Teachers will explain their exact expectations during the first week of school.
• Purchase extra supplies during summer sales – especially pencils and lead refills.
• Label ALL materials and equipment clearly with the student’s first and last name.

Student Planners

AMSA will provide each student with a customized student planner for the 2026/27 school year. As a 7th grade team, we have learned that a planner is a valuable organizational tool that teaches students responsibility and accountability. The planners will be handed out in your student’s DS class during the first weeks of school. If your planner becomes damaged to the point where it is unusable, you will be charged $5.00 for a replacement.

A Note Regarding Latin

Some students may be taking Introduction to Latin rather than Latin 1a. Please check your students schedule to see what class they are signed up for. This list includes materials for Latin 1a, not Introduction to Latin. The Introduction to Latin supply list can be found on the sixth grade supply list available on the AMSA website.

Nature Journal Purchasing Information (Biology)

Replacement or New Student Nature Journals can be purchased through AMSA for a discounted price of $17.50 (original price, $22.50) on MySchoolBucks.  Students will receive their journal at the beginning of the year and it will be used for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Biology.  Current Student Nature Journals will be stored at school over the summer.

Required Supplies

• Zippered pencil case
• Folders and/or binders (see next page)
• Filler paper and/or notebooks (see next page)
• Pencils and/or lead refills (the more the better)
• 1 package of pens
• Erasers
• 1 package highlighters
• Colored pencils
• Handheld pencil sharpeners
• 1 package dry erase markers
• Accordion folder (10+ sections) to be left in locker to file away old papers
• Scientific calculator for Chemistry and Math (TI-30X IIS suggested)
• Nature Journal for Biology (see Note Below on Purchasing)
• Composition style notebook for Biology
• Scotch tape for Biology
• Glue Stick for Biology
• Headphones/Earbuds with a cord for watching assigned videos

Suggested Supplies

• Geometry kit
• Locker shelves
• Section dividers if using binders
• Permanent markers
• Glue stick
• Scotch tape
• Index cards

Individual Class Organization

• Teachers will provide their expectations for organization during the first days of school and on their course info sheet that goes home with students.
• Most classes will require some combination of a two pocket folder and notebook or a binder with loose paper and dividers.
• Some teachers may require a dedicated binder.  It may also be possible to use a bigger binder with dividers for several classes (even day/odd day/every day). If teachers are flexible with options, students should pick an organizational system that works for his/her style--some people do better with folders versus binders or vice versa.  Think about what will keep you the most organized.

For the First Day of School

• Bring a folder, notebook, and your stocked pencil case

School Bags

• Large backpacks may be brought to school and stored in lockers during the school day.
• Around the building, students may carry a drawstring strap bag (see below).  Tote bags and messenger bags are not allowed.  Students should visit lockers throughout the school day to switch out supplies