School Supply List 2026-27

Below are the school supply lists for all grade levels for the 2026–27 school year at Muslim Community School & Alim Academy. Please label all supplies with your child’s name.

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12th Grade

Preschool (2-3 year old class)

Personal Items

  • Nap mat with bedding cover and small pillow
  • 1 Pack of Pull-Ups/Diapers (only if your child requires)
  • Ointments (with permission form from the doctor if needed)
  • Stuffed Animal (if needed to comfort your child during naptime)
  • 1 pair of comfortable slippers (to be worn during nap time)
  • 1 Light sweater (to be kept in the classroom)
  • 2 sets of extra clothing (including underwear and socks) placed inside a ziplock bag with your child’s name
  • 1 family photo for the classroom family tree
  • Please ensure lunch boxes and water bottles are also labeled

These supplies will be shared with the classroom

  • 2 boxes of Kleenex tissues
  • 3 packs of baby wipes
  • 2 rolls of paper towels
  • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer (24 oz)
  • 3 containers of Play-Doh
  • 1 pack of colored cardstock: https://a.co/d/0aeOprM7
  • 1 box of glue sticks
  • 1 bottle of clear liquid glue
  • 1 pack sheet protectors: https://a.co/d/5XmsDfp
  • 1 binder:htt42Q3lQ6ps://a.co/d/
  • 1 box of crayons
  • 2 box of large ziplock bags
  • 2 box of small ziplock bags

Pre-K (4 year old class)

Kindergarten

Hygiene and other items:

  • 2 Tissue boxes
  • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
  • Headphones
  • Long sleeves apron

Please note: Labeling your child’s supplies is highly recommended to avoid any confusion.

1st Grade

  • 1 Long Sleeve Apron
  • 1 Headphones (Not Earbuds)
  • 1 Primary Journals (Writing and Drawing) https://a.co/d/dFFuX5p
  • 1 Yellow ( 3 hole punch ) – 2 Pocket Plastic Folder (Available in Target)
  • 1 Clipboard
  • 1 White Pencil box
  • 1 Pack – Ticonderoga #2 Pencils
  • 2 Packs – Pentel Hi-Polymer White Cap Erasers
  • 1 Pack – Pentel Hi-Polymer White Erasers
  • 2 Pack – Erasable Color Pencils
  • 2 Pack – Assorted Color Crayons
  • 1 Pack – Jumbo crayons
  • 1 Pack – Washi Tapes
  • 4 Large Glue Sticks
  • 1 Pack – Play Dough (Assorted Colors)
  • 1 Bottle of Elmer's Liquid Glue (Small)
  • 1 – 12 Inch Ruler
  • 1 Double Sided Dry Erase White Board With Primary Lines
  • 1 Pack of Hand Sanitizer Wipes
  • 2 Large Tissue Boxes
  • 1 Pack – Clear Sheet Protectors (25 counts)
  • A Complete Change of Clothes
  • Hijab for girls to keep in class for salat time
  • 1 White Storage Basket: Dimensions: 13.8 in. Length x 11.8 in. Width x 5.1 in. Height (Available in Target)

To help us stay organized, please label all of the supplies with your child’s first and last name.

Thank You!

2nd Grade

  • Plastic pencil case
  • Ticonderoga #2 pencils (pack of 24) – Sharpened
  • 2 Packs – Pentel Hi-Polymer White Cap Erasers
  • 2 Hi-Polymer white erasers
  • 1 Pencil Sharpener with lid
  • 4 two-pocket folders with prongs (blue, green, red, yellow)
  • 2 Primary journal (writing and drawing)
  • Clipboard
  • Long sleeve art apron
  • Headphones – not earbuds
  • 1 pack of 24 color pencils
  • 1 pack – play dough (assorted colors)
  • 1 pack of crayons
  • 2 Large glue sticks
  • 1 Bottle of Elmer’s liquid glue (small)
  • 1 Blunt-tip scissors
  • 1 ruler with centimeter and inch markings
  • 4 fine tip dry erase markers
  • 1 Paper towel roll
  • 2 boxes of tissue
  • Clear sheet protectors (25 counts)
  • White Storage Basket: Dimensions: 13.8 in. Length x 11.8 in. Width x 5.1 in. Height ( for new students)

What To Do:

  • Label all supplies.
  • Place the sharpener, scissors, one eraser, one glue stick, and 3 pencils in the pencil case before dropping off supplies to school.

3rd Grade

  • 24 count pre-sharpened pencils ( preferably Ticonderoga)
  • Pencil sharpener with shavings container
  • 12 colored pencils
  • Washable Markers (8 count)
  • 4 erasers (preferably Pentel Hi-Polymer White Erasers)
  • 1 pencil box
  • 1 Highlighter
  • 1 pair of blunt tip scissors
  • 4 glue sticks
  • 1 ruler with centimeter and inch markings
  • 1 pack of wide rule filler paper
  • 2 plastic 2-pocket pronged folder that is holepunched (any color)
  • 6 wide ruled composition notebooks (blue, green, yellow, red,, white, black)
  • 2 boxes of tissue
  • 1 16oz bottle of hand sanitizer
  • 1 roll of paper towels
  • 1 pack of non-toxic cleaning wipes
  • 1 pair of wired headphones (no ear buds)
  • 2 packs of 4×6 Index cards (1 colored+1 white)
  • 1 index card holder/box
  • 1 Apron (for art)
  • 1-inch white binder
  • 1 Four pack – Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers (red, blue, green, black)
  • 1 pack of sheet protectors for 3 ring binder (25 pack)
  • 1 White Storage Basket. Dimensions: 5.25 Inches (H) x 11.5 Inches (W) x 13.88 Inches (D) (Same one from 2nd grade)
  • 1 Cursive Handwriting Workbook ( https://a.co/d/0h4SZF6p)
  • Label all supplies.
  • Place the sharpener, scissors, one eraser, one glue stick, and 3 pencils in the pencil case before dropping off supplies to school.

4th Grade

  • 1 pack of 24 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers (for personal use)
  • 1 pack of 24 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers (shared with class)
  • Mechanical pencils with leads of child’s choice
  • Pack of 4 hi-polymer erasers (for personal use)
  • Pack of 4 hi-polymer erasers (shared with class)
  • 1 pencil sharpener
  • Pencil box of child’s choice (you may use one from last year)
  • 4 spiral notebooks wide ruled of following colors: red, green, blue, yellow (please get notebooks with good quality thick pages)
  • Pack of wide rule punched paper
  • 1 notebook for Jum’ah notes of child’s preferable style and design
  • Pack of 12 color pencils
  • Pack of 12 markers
  • 1 highlighter
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 1 ruler for centimeter and inch marking and geometric set
  • 1 inch binder of child’s preferable color
  • 1 pack of 10 sheet protectors for 3 ring binder
  • 1 pack of pocket dividers for binder https://a.co/d/0eugn42Q
  • 1 pair of headphones (not wireless) you may use one from last year
  • 1 art apron (you may use one from last year)
  • 1 pack of index cards colored
  • 1 index card holder (you may use one from last year)
  • 1 combination lock for lockers
  • 1 box of tissue
  • 2 bounty paper rolls
  • 2 boxes of disinfectant wipes

Note: Please label all supplies. Place the sharpener, one eraser, one glue stick, three pencils in pencil case and index cards in index card holder.

5th/6th Grade

Language Arts and Social Studies

  • 1 box thin-tipped markers
  • 2 black Sharpie marking pens – ultra fine point.
  • 2 red ballpoint pens
  • 12 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers
  • 1 pink pearl eraser
  • 1 small plastic pencil sharpener (that holds shavings)
  • 1 pair metal pointed scissors
  • 1 personal stapler
  • 1 ruler with centimeter and inch markings
  • 2 2-pocket folders
  • 2 spiral notebooks
  • 2 thin (3/4th in.) floppy binders
  • 1 large box facial tissues
  • 1 glue stick or white glue
  • Small and medium sized sticky notes
  • 1 pack of index cards
  • Notebook paper (500 sheets)
  • 1 pencil box
  • 6-8 pack 3-ring notebook dividers
  • 1 1-inch, 3-ring binder (for daily work) 1 1-inch, 3-ring binder (final 'Writer's Portfolio')
  • 1.5-inch white binder

For the classroom: 1 large box of facial tissues, 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

For the home: It is recommended that a working computer and printer with sufficient ink be maintained. ALL final versions of major written work must be typed AND printed (not sent to me).

Note: All necessary depleted supplies throughout the year need to be replenished.

Math and Science

  • Pencil pouch or box
  • #2 pencils, PRE-SHARPENED
  • Box colored pencils and markers
  • Black or Blue Erasable Pens, no gel pens
  • Red pens (2)
  • Package of 12-24 crayons
  • Erasers
  • Personal pencil sharpener w/ receptacle for shavings
  • Millimeters/inches ruler
  • Scissors, blunt tip
  • Glue sticks
  • Pad of 3-inch by 3-inch Post-It Notes
  • Yellow highlighters
  • EXPO dry erase markers (1 multi-color package)
  • Hard-cover composition notebook (100 sheets) (2)
  • One-subject spiral notebooks (1)
  • Two-pocket folders, 3-hole-punched, sturdy PLASTIC: (different colors) (2)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Tissue box (2)
  • Headphones for computer use
  • 2- inch binder with 8 dividers

** Please label everything with your child’s name **

7th Grade

Math

  • A 2-inch three-ring binder
  • Writing utensils
  • Calculator (scientific or graphing)
  • You are certainly welcome to use your supplies (binder, ruler, calculator, etc.) from previous years to avoid buying new ones.

English

  • #2 pencils with erasers/mechanical pencils with erasers
  • Additional erasers
  • Spiral notebooks (3)
  • Pocket folders: 2
  • Pencil case
  • Color pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Markers (thin point)
  • Weekly planner
  • Printer paper (for home)
  • Color and black and white cartridges for printer (at home)

Science

Materials that must be purchased separately for Science class:

Materials that can be

shared with other classes:
  • A thick spiral notebook (For lecture notes)
  • A sturdy folder
  • A marble composition notebook (For lab summaries and reports)
  • A 1 ½ or 2 inch three-ring binder
  • Pencils & Erasers
  • Colored pens
  • Highlighters
  • Scissors
  • A pack of dry erase whiteboard markers
  • A pencil case to hold all of the above utensils
  • A ruler
  • 2 packs of notecards (optional)
  • Students will need to have access to a laptop or PC with an internet connection at home for their assignments and projects.

Note: Students should label all of their materials with their names.

Social Studies

  • A Three Ring Binder With at Least 200 Sheets of Lined Paper
  • Ink Pens
  • Highlighters
  • 100 Index Cards
  • Access to a computer
  • Printing Capacity at Home (the printer needs to work!)
  • A Spiral Notebook With Two or More Sections
  • 2 box of disinfectant Clorox
  • 1 box of tissue

8th Grade

Math

  • A 2-inch three-ring binder
  • Writing utensils
  • Calculator (scientific or graphing)
  • You are certainly welcome to use your supplies (binder, ruler, calculator, etc.) from previous years to avoid buying new ones.

English

  • #2 pencils with erasers/mechanical pencils with erasers
  • Additional erasers
  • Spiral notebooks (3)
  • Pocket folders: 2
  • Pencil case
  • Color pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Markers (thin point)
  • Weekly planner
  • Printer paper (for home)
  • Color and black and white cartridges for printer (at home)

Science

Materials that must be purchased separately for Science class:

Materials that can be

shared with other classes:
  • A thick spiral notebook (For lecture notes)
  • A sturdy folder
  • A marble composition notebook (For lab summaries and reports)
  • A 1 ½ or 2 inch three-ring binder
  • Pencils & Erasers
  • Colored pens
  • Highlighters
  • Scissors
  • A pack of dry erase whiteboard markers
  • A pencil case to hold all of the above utensils
  • A ruler
  • 2 packs of notecards (optional)
  • Students will need to have access to a laptop or PC with an internet connection at home for their assignments and projects.

Note: Students should label all of their materials with their names.

Social Studies

  • A Three Ring Binder With at Least 200 Sheets of Lined Paper
  • Ink Pens
  • Highlighters
  • 100 Index Cards
  • Access to a computer
  • Printing Capacity at Home (the printer needs to work!)
  • A Spiral Notebook With Two or More Sections
  • 1 box of tissue

9th Grade

Math

  • A 2-inch three-ring binder
  • Writing utensils
  • Calculator (scientific or graphing)
  • Ruler
  • Compass
  • You are certainly welcome to use your supplies (binder, ruler, calculator, etc.) from previous years to avoid buying new ones.

English

  • Binders (1.5-2 inch)
  • Notebook Paper: College-ruled, loose-leaf paper for in class or out of class writing assignments
  • Binder Tab dividers: To organize handouts and assignments (preferably a pocket folder that has three holes to fit securely in a binder)
  • Pencils: #2 pencils and mechanical pencils with extra lead.
  • Pens: Black, blue, and red for different types of writing.
  • Note Cards
  • Sticky notes
  • Access to printer

Biology

Materials that must be purchased separately for Science class:

Materials that can be

shared with other classes:
  • A thick spiral notebook (For lecture notes)
  • A sturdy folder
  • A marble composition notebook (For lab summaries and reports)
  • A 1 ½ or 2 inch three-ring binder
  • Pencils & Erasers
  • Colored pens
  • Highlighters
  • Scissors
  • A pack of dry erase whiteboard markers
  • A pencil case to hold all of the above utensils
  • A ruler
  • 2 packs of notecards (optional)
  • Students will need to have access to a laptop or PC with an internet connection at home for their assignments and projects.

Note: Students should label all of their materials with their names.

Social Studies

  • A Three Ring Binder With at Least 200 Sheets of Lined Paper
  • Ink Pens
  • Highlighters
  • 100 Index Cards
  • Access to a computer
  • Printing Capacity at Home (the printer needs to work!)
  • A Spiral Notebook With Two or More Sections
  • 1 box of tissue

10th Grade

Math

  • A 2-inch three-ring binder
  • Writing utensils
  • Graphing Calculator

You are certainly welcome to use your supplies (binder, ruler, calculator, etc.) from previous years to avoid buying new ones.

English

  • #2 pencils with erasers/mechanical pencils with erasers
  • Additional erasers
  • Spiral notebooks (3)
  • Pocket folders: 2
  • Pencil case
  • Color pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Markers (thin point)
  • Weekly planner
  • Printer paper (for home)
  • Color and black and white cartridges for printer (at home)

Chemistry

Materials that must be purchased separately for Science class:

Materials that can be

shared with other classes:
  • A 3 inch three-ring binder (To hold all Chemistry packets after completion)
  • A 1 inch three-ring binder (To hold current Chemistry packets)
  • A sturdy folder
  • Optional: A spiral notebook (for study guides)
  • Pencils & Erasers
  • Colored pens
  • Highlighters
  • Scissors
  • A pack of dry erase whiteboard markers
  • A pencil case to hold all of the above utensils
  • A ruler
  • 2 packs of notecards (optional)
  • Students will need to have access to a laptop or PC with an internet connection at home for their assignments and projects.

Note: Students should label all of their materials with their names.

Social Studies

  • A Three Ring Binder With at Least 200 Sheets of Lined Paper
  • Ink Pens
  • Highlighters
  • 100 Index Cards
  • Access to a computer
  • Printing Capacity at Home (the printer needs to work!)
  • A Spiral Notebook With Two or More Sections
  • 1 box of tissue

11th Grade

Math

  • A 2-inch three-ring binder
  • Writing utensils
  • Graphing Calculator

You are certainly welcome to use your supplies (binder, ruler, calculator, etc.) from previous years to avoid buying new ones.

English

  • Binders (2-3 inch)
  • Notebook Paper: College-ruled, loose-leaf paper for in class or out of class writing assignments
  • Binder tab dividers: To organize handouts and assignments (preferably a pocket folder that has three holes to fit securely in a binder)
  • Pencils: #2 pencils and mechanical pencils with extra lead.
  • Pens: Black, blue, and red for different types of writing.
  • Highlighters (different colors)
  • Note Cards
  • Sticky notes
  • Access to printer

Social Studies

  • A Three Ring Binder With at Least 200 Sheets of Lined Paper
  • Ink Pens
  • Highlighters
  • 100 Index Cards
  • Access to a computer
  • Printing Capacity at Home (the printer needs to work!)
  • A Spiral Notebook With Two or More Sections
  • 1 box of tissue

12th Grade

Math

  • A 2-inch three-ring binder
  • Writing utensils
  • Graphing Calculator

You are certainly welcome to use your supplies (binder, ruler, calculator, etc.) from previous years to avoid buying new ones.

English

  • Binders (2-3 inch)
  • Notebook Paper: College-ruled, loose-leaf paper for in class or out of class writing assignments
  • Binder tab dividers: To organize handouts and assignments (preferably a pocket folder that has three holes to fit securely in a binder)
  • Pencils: #2 pencils and mechanical pencils with extra lead.
  • Pens: Black, blue, and red for different types of writing.
  • Highlighters (different colors)
  • Note Cards
  • Sticky notes
  • Access to printer

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Last Revised: Jul 26, 2026