The first day of the 2008-09 school term is Aug. 25 for students in the Lampasas Independent School District.

And, for those who need to purchase school supplies, a list for students entering prekindergarten through eighth grades is provided.

District officials encourage parents to renew expendable supplies periodically. Additional supplies may be requested near the beginning and during the year.

The list follows.

Prekindergarten

1 jumbo glue stick (.77- ounce size)

1 box of washable markers

1 box of crayons (8 basic colors only, no fluorescent, tropical or glitter colors)

1 package construction paper in assorted colors, 9 inches by 12 inches, no tablets

2 paper folders or one plastic folder with side pockets and brads

1 large box of facial tissues, unopened

1 box of baby wipes

1 backpack, large enough to hold folder

1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags, boys to bring; 1 box quart-size Ziploc bags, girls to bring.

Kindergarten

Do not label supplies with student's name. No mats, please.

1 package of No. 2 pencils, no fat pencils

24 bottles of Elmer's School Glue, 4-ounce size, black label, no gel

2 boxes of 16 Crayons, no fat Crayons.

2 boxes of 8 Crayons, no fat Crayons

1 package of fat markers (no thin ones), basic colors only, prefer Crayola brand

1 package dry erase markers

10 glue sticks

2 packages of manila paper, one pkg. 12 inches by 18 inches, one pkg. 9 inches by 12 inches

2 packages construction paper in assorted colors, one pkg. 9 inches by 12 inches, one pkg. 12 inches by 18 inches

1 writing tablet, ruled (Zaner- Bloser for K-1)

1 spiral notebook (60 pages, wide-ruled, non-perforated)

2 plastic folders with side pockets, any color, with brads

1 pair of scissors. Fiskar cuts best and lasts longer

2 pink erasers

2 large boxes facial tissue, unopened

1 box of gallon-size Ziploc bags, boys to bring

1 box of quart-size Ziploc bags, girls to bring

1 plastic school box, small 1 backpack

First grade

Label all supplies with student's name.

2 large pink erasers

12 #2 pencils

1 pkg. fat Crayola markers (8 or 10 count)

2 boxes of Crayons, 24 count

2 bottles of Elmer's glue, 4- ounce size, washable, no gel

1 small plastic school box, approximately 6 inches by 8 inches

2 large packages of construction paper, one pkg. 9 inches by 12 inches and one pkg. 12 inches by 18 inches, no tablets

2 small spiral notebooks, 60 pages, wide-ruled, non-perforated

2 plastic folders with side pockets and brads

2 large boxes of facial tissue, unopened

1 pair of Fiskar (school size) pointed scissors

1 box of gallon-size Ziploc bags, boys to bring

1 box of quart-size Ziploc bags, girls to bring

1 4-pack Expo brand dry erase markers

4 small Elmer's glue sticks 1 roll clear Scotch tape

Second grade

Do not put student's name on supplies.

12 #2 pencils (wooden only, no plastic-coated)

1 box Crayons, 24 count

1 box Crayola washable markers, 8 count

2 boxes Expo dry erase markers 1 pair of Fiskars pointed scissors, 5-inch size

1 bottle Elmer's washable school glue, 4 ounces, white

3 glue sticks

2 pink bevel erasers

1 plastic school box, 6 inches by 9 inches

Addition and subtraction flash cards

1 large package construction paper, 8x11, loose sheets

2 plastic folders with side pockets and brads

1 spiral, 70 pages, wide-ruled

1 1-inch 3-ring plastic notebook with pockets, no larger than 1 inch

2 packages notebook paper, white, wide-ruled, loose-leaf

1 red High Tone third-grade tablet

1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags, girls to bring

1 box quart-size Ziploc bags, boys to bring

2 large boxes unopened facial tissue

1 collapsible backpack, no wheels

Third grade

Do not put name on supplies. Teachers will label them.

1 eraser

24 #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils or pens)

1 box of crayons 2 pens, red ink

1 pair of Fiskars scissors

1 bottle of Elmer's Washable School Glue, white, 4-ounce size for art

1 package of colored copy paper, primary colors, no pastels

2 spirals

6 plastic folders with side pockets and brads

2 large boxes of facial tissue, unopened

2 packages notebook paper, wide-ruled, loose leaf,

1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags, girls to bring

1 box quart-size Ziploc bags, boys to bring

1 box markers, fat, primary colors

1 box colored map pencils Two glue sticks, large

1 2-inch binder with zipper

1 18x13x7 collapsible backpack, no wheels

1 small Sterlite Show Off

1 ruler, combination metric and standard, no folding rulers

1 box anti-bacterial wipes

1 package of dividers, clear tab, no pockets

1 clip board (flat, standard)

Fourth grade

Label all supplies with student's name. Teachers also will have a specific list of needs for their classroom.

1 pair of scissors (Fiskars, small)

1 box of crayons, 24 count

2 large bottle Elmer's School Glue, blue gel, large

2 large packages wide-ruled notebook paper

1 package red pens 1 3-ring binder with zipper

1 box map colors

2 large boxes facial tissue (unopened)

1 package dry erase, fine-tip Expo markers (4 pack)

1 18x13x7 collapsible backpack, no wheels

1 large pink eraser

Fifth grade

1 box #2 pencils with erasers (standard or mechanical)

1 package ballpoint pens, blue or black ink

1 package red pens

2 boxes of crayons

2 boxes of map pencils (one is for music)

2 glue sticks

2 large packages of wide-ruled notebook paper, no tablets

1 bag or box for art supplies

2 highlighter markers (one for music)

1 pair of scissors

2 large boxes facial tissue, unopened

2 packages dry erase markers, Expo brand, low odor

1 package Crayola markers

1 package erasers (two for art, two for classroom)

1 ruler, combination metric and standard

1 18x13x7-inch collapsible backpack

2 1 1/2-inch three-ring black binders (for music)

2 pencil bags (for music)

1 package 9x12-inch assorted colors construction paper, boys to bring

1 package 9x12-inch white construction paper, girls to bring

2 composition notebooks 4 packages dividers 4 folders with brads

Sixth grade

A list will be given to students for supplies needed for elective classes

1 2-inch, 3-ring binder with zipper

2 packages of dividers

3 packages wide-ruled notebook paper

4 ballpoint pens, 2 blue or black ink, 2 red ink

12 #2 pencils

1 ruler, combination metric and standard

1 box map colors

1 canvas bag for pens and pencils (optional)

1 1/2-inch 3-ring binder

2 large boxes facial tissue, unopened

1 yellow highlighter marker

3 single-subject spirals

1 18x13x7-inch collapsible backpack, must fit in locker

One notebook student Webster's Dictionary (Harper, Collins)

Seventh grade

2 packages standard-line notebook paper

2 ballpoint pens, blue and black ink

2 red ballpoint pens

6 #2 pencils (Bic mechanical or individual sharpener)

1 individual pencil sharpener that holds shavings

1 package map colors, 12 to 20 colors

1 ruler, combination metric and standard

2 large boxes facial tissue, unopened

1 glue stick

5 folders with side pockets and brads

1 2- or 3-inch, 3-ring binder 1 pair of scissors 1 package notebook dividers

1 pencil bag for binder

1 package fine-tip colored markers (8 count)

1 yellow highlighter

1 pink highlighter

1 travel guide and map, free by phoning (800) 888-8TEX

2 spirals, single subject 1 spiral, 3-subject

Eighth grade

2 packages notebook paper, standard line

2 ballpoint pens, blue or black ink

2 ballpoint pens, red ink

2 packages #2 pencils

1 package map colors, 12-20 colors

1 ruler, combination metric and standard

1 one-subject spiral notebook, 100-250 pages

2 large boxes facial tissue, unopened, one per semester

1 package highlighters

2 2-inch, 3-ring binders

6 folders with side pockets and brads

1 pencil bag 1 pair of scissors 1 roll of Scotch tape 1 glue stick 1 package of graph paper 1 individual pencil sharpener

2 packages notebook dividers 1 package dry erase markers, 4- pack