5th Grade Backpack Giveback 2026

The 2026-2027 school year is almost here and each year the 5th graders are tasked with collecting and putting together school supplies for students in-need at Simmons Elementary School. Please consider donating any of the supplies listed here as well as signing your child up to help put these school supplies together.  Please drop off any purchased supplies in the Simmons lobby by Friday, August 21st.  

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School Supplies Needed

 

Pencil Box
Pencil box or pouch to fit supplies.
0 out of 12 filled.
24 pk. Crayons
12 out of 12 filled.
Signed Up: Corey Beardsley (5), Falon Brodman (4), Susan Wilkins (3)
full
12 pk. Colored Pencils
6 out of 12 filled.
Signed Up: Kavita Yadav (6)
12 pk. #2 Pencils
3 out of 24 filled.
Signed Up: Susan Wilkins (2), Kavita Yadav (1)
4 pk. Dry Erase Markers
0 out of 12 filled.
Kids Scissors
Dull pointed.
12 out of 12 filled.
Signed Up: Kim Bentz (12)
full
2 pk. Fine Point Permanent Markers
0 out of 12 filled.
2 pk. Large Pink Erasers
0 out of 12 filled.
4 pk. Thick Glue Sticks
0 out of 12 filled.
Composition Notebooks
6 out of 12 filled.
Signed Up: Susan Wilkins (6)
1 Subject Spiral Notebooks
5 out of 24 filled.
Signed Up: Kristen Messina (5)
4 pk. Highlighters
0 out of 12 filled.
2 Pocket Folders
Thick plastic is preferred.
0 out of 24 filled.
Headphones or Earbuds
0 out of 12 filled.
3-ring Binder (1")
0 out of 12 filled.
2 pk. Pencil Sharpener
0 out of 12 filled.
Colored Pens
0 out of 12 filled.
12" Ruler
0 out of 12 filled.
Pkg. of Lined Paper
3 holed filler paper.
0 out of 12 filled.
School Bag
Large school bag. Big enough to fit a binder and all school supplies.
0 out of 12 filled.
Donation
$5 donation to purchase school supplies needed. Venmo @ABlau-530 with "5th Grade Backpack" in the notation.
0 out of 20 filled.
Packing Volunteers
Student Volunteer
We need students to separate the school supplies and fill backpacks with the items needed for each grade.
08/27/2026 11:00 am
11 out of 12 filled.
Signed Up: Corey Beardsley, Mollie Becker, Amy Blau, Falon Brodman, Lauren DiFederico, Kelly Krall, Kristen Messina, Megan Stroup, Lauren Struthers, Nicole Teets, Susan Wilkins
Parent Volunteer
We need a few parents to oversee the students and help them with anything they need.
08/27/2026 11:00 am
3 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Corey Beardsley, Kelly Krall, Susan Wilkins