Handbook & Supply Lists

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School Handbooks

Osseo Area Schools uses a standardized handbook for all elementary schools.

Review the district handbook.

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2026-27 School Supply Lists

Bring school supplies to the Open House event September 2 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. View supplies organized by grade level or download the printable version. Questions? Contact Rush Creek's front office at 763-494-4549.

Notes:
* Phy Ed shoes – For safety purposes, no flip flops, Crocs, hiking boots with hooks, Heelys, Bell Ballerina or high heel tennis shoes. Tennis shoes can be left at school or worn to school on Phy Ed days.

** Rush Creek will assume no responsibility for loss, repair and/or damage of personal items including calculators, headphones/earbuds, and assignment notebooks.

Kindergarten

❑ 3 - 24 count Crayola crayons (or equivalent)
❑ 1 - pencil box (8.5L x 5.75 W x 2.5 H) *Prefer plastic
❑ 1 - 2-pocket paper theme folder (Take Home folder)
❑ Crayola washable watercolor paints with brush (8 colors)
❑ 12 large washable glue sticks – purple, dries clear
❑ 1 dozen #2 yellow wood case pencils, sharpened
❑ 5” blunt Fiskars (or equivalent) scissors
❑ Crayola markers, broad line, classic colors, (10 count)
❑ 1” 3-ring binder, white
❑ 3-hole plastic sheet protectors (25 count)
❑ LARGE backpack
❑ Headphones, over ear, wired, 3.5mm jack (**see note)
❑ Athletic shoes to wear for Phy Ed, velcro preferred (*see note)
❑ 3 Disinfectant wipes (voluntary donation)
❑ Baby Wipes - large container (voluntary donation)
❑ Paper Towel – 1 large roll (voluntary donation)
❑ 1 box of tissues (voluntary donation)
*Please label all clothing and supplies with student’s name except pencils, glue, facial tissues and wipes.

First Grade

❑ 3 doz. #2 pencils to be shared (not Pentech) sharpened ❑ 2 – 24 count boxes of Crayola crayons (or equivalent)
❑ 2 – 8 count Crayola (or equivalent) washable markers broad tip, classic colors
❑ Book bag or backpack (no wheels please)
❑ 2 paper folders (blue, novelty)
❑ 1 zippered pencil pouch (mesh nylon, most durable)
❑ 2 containers of Prang or Crayola watercolor paints (8 colors)
❑ Fiskars (or equivalent) for Kids scissors (metal blades)
❑ 4 spiral notebooks (wide-lined, red, blue, yellow and novelty)
❑ 2 Yellow highlighters
❑ Large box of tissue (voluntary donation)
❑ 8 large glue sticks (.77 oz)
❑ 4-low odor black dry erase markers
❑ 9" x 12" clipboard
❑ Headphones, 3.5mm jack (**see note)
❑ Phy Ed shoes (*see note)
❑ 3 containers disinfectant wipes (voluntary donation)
❑ Paper Towel – 1 large roll (voluntary donation)
❑ Baby Wipes - large container (voluntary donation) *Please label all clothing with the student's name.

Second Grade

❑ Dixon (or equivalent) 2 pencils - 3 pkgs of 12, sharpened ❑ 2 – 24 count boxes of Crayola crayons (or equivalent)
❑ 2 Crayola (or equivalent) washable broad tip markers
❑ 4 black dry erase markers - chiseled tip
❑ 2 zipper pencil pouches
❑ 4 large glue sticks
❑ 4 thin black flair markers
❑ 4-ounce Elmer's (or equivalent) glue
❑ 2 – 8 count Crayola (or equivalent) watercolor paints
❑ 2 novelty pocket folders
❑ 2 notebooks - 70 ct. spiral wide-lined
❑ 1 box of colored pencils
❑ Pointed 5" scissors - Fiskars type (or equivalent)
❑ Wooden school ruler - inches & centimeters
❑ Over the ear Headphones, 3.5mm jack (**see note)
❑ Phy Ed shoes (*see note)
❑ Backpack or book bag without wheels
❑ 1 box of tissues (voluntary donation)
❑ Baby wipes (for students to clean desks)
❑ 2 Sharpies (black)
❑ 1 pink eraser
❑ Disinfectant wipes (voluntary donation)
❑ Paper Towel – 1 large roll (voluntary donation)
❑ Baby Wipes - large container (voluntary donation)
*Please label all clothing and supplies with the student's name.

Third Grade

❑ Crayons (24 count box)
❑ 8 count washable markers
❑ 48 #2 pencils, sharpened
❑ Colored pencils, 8 count, sharpened
❑ 2 Red colored pens
❑ 4 black low odor dry erase markers
❑ Yellow highlighter
❑ 2 plastic zipper bags for pencils and markers
❑ 3 glue sticks (large)
❑ 4 pocket folders (blue, red, yellow)
❑ 1 novelty folder of choice
❑ Fiskars (or equivalent) metal scissors
❑ Large pink eraser
❑ 3 spiral wide-lined notebooks (blue, red, yellow)
❑ Watercolor paint set (Crayola)
❑ 1 black sharpie
❑ 1 ruler (metric and standard) No flexible/folding ruler
❑ 2 - 3 x 3 self-stick notes, 100 count (post-it or equivalent) ❑ 200 count or larger box of tissue to (to share - voluntary donation)
❑ Disinfectant wipes - large container (to share - voluntary donation)
❑ Headphones, 3.5mm jack (**see note)
❑ Phy Ed shoes (*see note)
❑ Assignment notebook (to be purchased at school**)

*No three-ring binders. Please label all clothing and supplies with student's name.

Fourth Grade

❑ 12 sharpened pencils - #2
❑ 2 red correcting pens
❑ 3 thin black flair markers
❑ 2 black low odor dry erase marker
❑ 3 pack of multi color highlighters
❑ 4 oz. Elmer’s glue
❑ 3 large glue sticks
❑ 24 count crayons
❑ 24 count sharpened colored pencils
❑ 2- 10 count washable markers- 1 set wide tip, 1 set thin tip
❑ 1 pink eraser
❑ 12” Ruler (metric/standard)
❑ Scissors
❑ 3 pocket folders (red, green, purple)
❑ 4 wide-ruled spiral notebooks (red, green, blue, purple) ❑ 1 plastic zipper bag for pencils and markers (no boxes) ❑ 1 pkg yellow post-it type notes (3”x 3”)
❑ Headphones/Earbuds 3.5mm jack in Ziploc type bag clearly labeled w/name (**see note)
❑ Phy Ed Shoes (*See note)
❑ Assignment notebook (to be purchased at school**)
❑ Large box of tissue 200+ count please (voluntary donation)
❑ Disinfecting wipes- large container (voluntary donation)

*Please label all clothing and supplies with the student's name.

Fifth Grade

❑ 24 sharpened pencils - #2
❑ 1 red correcting pens
❑ 2 thin black flair markers
❑ 4 small glue sticks
❑ 24 count Crayons
❑ 24 count Colored Pencils (sharpened)
❑ 2- 10 count washable markers- 1 set wide tip, 1 set thin tip
❑ 2 highlighters (different colors)
❑ Dry eraser & *1 black odorless whiteboard marker
❑ Large pink eraser
❑ Scissors
❑ 3 pocket folders, plastic (red, blue, green)
❑ 3 notebooks (red, blue, green)
❑ 1 plastic zipper bag for pencils and markers (no boxes) ❑ Scotch tape (1)
❑ 1 pkg yellow post-it type notes (3” x 3”)
❑ Headphones, 3.5mm jack (**see note)
❑ Phy Ed shoes (*see note)
❑ Assignment notebook (to be purchased at school**)
❑ Large box of tissue 200+ count, please (voluntary donation)
❑ Disinfecting wipes – large container (voluntary donation)

*Please label all clothing and supplies with the student's name.

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