St. Al's Fantastic 5s

Monday, 3 August 2026

ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL INC.

2026 - 2027

Grade 5

First day of school:

Wednesday, September 9^th, 2026

First bell: 8:15 a.m. / Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

The first three days of school are Colour Days.

Supplies:

Please follow the supply list as closely as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the school. It is not necessary to purchase new supplies each year. Any supplies from previous years in usable condition are acceptable. All supplies are to be brought on the first day of school as indicated below. This will make it easier for students to get organized in the classroom. Supplies not used immediately will be stored at school and dispensed as needed.

Please ensure that all supplies are labeled with the student’s name. This includes pencils and pens. It is not necessary to label facial tissue, as this is a community item.

General supplies checklist:

	2	1 inch binders
	4	≈ 32 page notebooks/scribblers
	1	Package of dividers (we need 4 dividers)
	30	Pencils (approximately)
	2	Pencil erasers (soft white are the best)
	1	Pair of scissors
	2	Highlighters
	1	Calculator - basic functions – NOT a scientific calculator
	1	Pencil sharpener (recommend good quality, self storing)
	1	Metric ruler (with cm and mm markings)
	1	Set of headphones with a hardwire connection *NOT wireless/BlueTooth
	1	Pencil case (for daily use)
	2	Boxes of facial tissue
	1	Back-pack style school bag for carrying supplies to and from school
	1	Large glue stick
	1	Bottle liquid glue
	1	Package of loose-leaf paper (for class use – do not put in binders)
	1	Package of graph paper (1 cm squares preferred)
	1	Combination lock for locker. Please have child memorize the combination and practice opening the lock at home. *Please email Mrs. Pieczonka the combination before the start of school.*
	$5.00	For teacher purchased supplies (duo tangs, reinforcements, white paper, cue cards, sticky notes, etc..)

Art supplies

	1	Package of fine/medium tip markers
	1	Package of pencil crayons
	2	Fine point black markers
	2	Black permanent markers
	1	Sketchbook (standard size – approx. 8 x 10)
	1	Pencil case to hold art supplies (of a reasonable size)

French Supplies: You may use last year’s supplies if they are in good condition

	1	1 inch binder
	1	Three-hole pencil case *(put pencils, eraser and glue stick inside before bringing to school)**
	1	French/English dictionary
	1	Duo-tang
	5	Sharpened pencils
	1	Soft white pencil eraser
	1	Medium glue stick

Gym Supplies: Please label everything

	Outside pair of shoes and an inside pair of shoes (these should be proper runners with laces – indoor shoes need white non-marking soles). During the fall and spring, Phys. Ed. Classes may be held outdoors. A suitable pair of outdoor shoes is required during these seasons.
	Grey gym shirt – purchased from school supplier
	Blue gym shorts – purchased from school supplier
	Gym bag – cloth drawstring bag to hang on a hook
	Appropriate hygiene material – i.e. deodorant

Uniform Reminder

Please label all uniform clothing items so that they are easier to identify in the gym change rooms or lying around the classroom. Please protect your investment. Our lost and found fills up very quickly with shoes and clothing that are often left unclaimed.

A number of students are choosing not to purchase uniform hoodies/fleeces. The classrooms can be quite cool, especially in the spring and fall. The only hoodies/fleeces that students may wear during/between classes are those with the St. Alphonsus logo on the front. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all students purchase uniform hoodies/fleeces.

Thanks for your time and attention to this list. I am looking forward to working with your child this year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Pieczonka

Grade 5 Teacher

jpieczonka@stals.ca

204-667-6271