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Contact Berg Middle School
1900 N 5th Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-7741
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5th Grade School Supply List for 2022-2023
1 2-inch binder with zipper and shoulder strap
1 zipper pencil bag with 3 metal grommets
6 pocket folders - 3-hole punched
2 spiral notebooks – 70 page wide-ruled
2 composition notebooks (NOTE: 3 for students in Enhanced ELA)
48 WOODEN #2 pencils with erasers
1 large pink or white eraser
2 blue or black pens
1 set of inexpensive earbuds
1 24-count package colored pencils
1 highlighter
8 EXPO Brand dry erase markers, black only
1 glue stick
1 pair scissors
1 handheld pencil sharpener
*Materials will need to be replenished throughout the year as needed.
6th Grade School Supply List for 2022-2023
1 backpack (lockers are very small)
1 2-inch Trapper/Binder
1 pencil bag that fits in binder
36-48 pencils with erasers
2-3 blue or black ink pens
1 12-count package colored pencils (12 colors)
8 FINE tip EXPO dry erase markers
2 sets of earbuds (no headphones)
NOTE: earbuds can be kept in Chromebook bags but headphones cannot
NOTE: 1 set of earbuds will be stored & labeled in Connect as a spare
5 folders with 3-ring holes
1 3-subject wide-ruled notebook
2 packages of wide-ruled notebook paper
1 composition notebook
2 glue sticks
*Some supplies may need replenished at semester!
7th & 8th Grade School Supply List for 2022-2023
1 binder to hold all supplies
1 subject notebooks
1 3 ring folders
1 2-inch binder and a set of either 5 or 8 tab dividers
1 package loose leaf paper
pencils
pens
highlighters
dry erase markers/eraser
headphones/earbuds
ELA: 1-inch binder
Family Consumer Science (FCS) students: dedicated FCS folder
PE: After the first couple days of school, students need to bring PE clothes with them. Students will need shorts, t-shirt, gym shoes, socks, and deodorant.
Note: Individual teachers may ask students to bring in other supplies for their class. Please talk to your students after the first day of school for additional supplies needed.
Square miles of city
Parks
Tree species in Newton Arboretum
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