School Supply Guidelines
BMS 2023-2024 Student School Supplies Guidelines Grades 6, 7 and 8
Please review these guidelines in preparation for the upcoming school year. If you have questions about the recommended materials and supplies included below, you are welcome to speak with your classroom teachers after the start of the new school year.
ALL STUDENTS: SCHOOL-ASSIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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All BMS students will be assigned a Chromebook with a protective carrying case and wall adapter charging cable. All students are expected to bring their assigned Chromebook to school each day fully-charged and secured in the provided protective case. Students are required to use their assigned Chromebook at school; students are not permitted to use their personal devices in school. Students are not permitted to customize their school-assigned Chromebook in any way (ex. stickers on keys, case, Chromebook, etc.)
ALL STUDENTS: REQUIRED MATERIALS
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Wired earbuds/headphones dedicated for school-use; with integrated microphone is preferred; must have a traditional ¼” mini-jack, USB-A, or have an adapter to mini jack.
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One marble composition book to be used exclusively for Language Arts.
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#2 pencil with eraser cap (please keep extra in-locker or at-home for replenishing)
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Blue or black pen (please have extra in-locker or at-home home for replenishment)
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2 highlighters (two different colors)
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Small Post-it style notepads and flags (3” or smaller notepads for annotated notes; flags for marking pages)
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3x5 lined Index cards (please keep extra in-locker or at-home for replenishing)
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One box of facial tissues to donate to your homeroom, thank you!
ALL STUDENTS: SUGGESTED MATERIALS
The following materials are suggested items; students are permitted to select materials that fit their personal preferences for organizing academic materials.
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Pencil case, pouch, or similar item to organize materials
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At least two, 1” binders. Students may choose to use one binder for their core courses (math, science, language arts, social studies) and one binder for their encore courses (world language, art, music, etc.). Teachers will help support students in choosing the best method to organize their academic materials; we know that some students prefer additional binders for each subject, one larger binder to contain all courses, or make use of spiral notebooks instead of binders, or binders contained within zipper cases. Personal preference here is honored.
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Lined loose leaf paper for replenishing binders, extra spiral notebooks if preferred, binder dividers; teachers will review binder/notebook set-up with students after the start of the year.
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Reading book: All students are expected to have a reading book with them at all times; teachers will review this request in greater detail at the start of the school year.
SPECIALTY ITEMS
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Scientific calculator for students in Math 7 and Math 7+
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TI-84 (for students enrolled in Algebra and Geometry)
MUSIC - BAND STUDENTS
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Band students will need to provide their own instrument and associated supplies:
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Extra reeds for woodwind instruments
- Vandoren Brand recommended for Single Reed Instruments
- SIngin’ Dog Brand Reeds recommended for Double Reed Instruments (Medium Soft)
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Cork/slide grease
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Valve oil
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Instrument cleaning supplies
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Music stand for home use only
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Band Method Books Utilized For Weekly Class Instruction And Specified By Grade-Level (please purchase)
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6th GRADE BAND METHOD BOOK: Essential Elements Book 1 (for specific student instrument)
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7th GRADE BAND METHOD BOOK: Essential Elements Book 2 (for specific student instrument)
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8th GRADE BAND METHOD BOOK: Warm-Ups & Beyond (for specific student instrument)
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MUSIC - ORCHESTRA STUDENTS
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Orchestra students will need to provide their own instrument and associated supplies:
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½-inch 3-ring binder with three dividers
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Rosin
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Shoulder Rest (violin/viola)
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Rock stop or chair strap (cello)
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Cleaning cloth
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Music stand for home use only
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Orchestra Method Books Specified By Grade-Level (please purchase)
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6th GRADE ORCHESTRA BOOKS:
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All Instruments: Essential Elements Book 2
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For Violin, Viola, Cello: Suzuki Book 2
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For String Bass: Oxford Bass Solos
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7th GRADE ORCHESTRA BOOKS:
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All Instruments: Essential Technique Book 3
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For Violin, Viola, Cello: Suzuki Book 3
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For String Bass: Oxford Bass Solos
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8th GRADE ORCHESTRA BOOKS:
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All Instruments: Essential Technique Book 3
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For Violin, Viola, Cello: Suzuki Book 3
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For String Bass: Oxford Bass Solos
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