Boys & Girls Club of Trenton & Mercer County, NJ
Backpack Drive
Please purchase all the items listed on the list to ensure the student receives everything he/she needs for a great school year!
Grades K-2
- Backpack*
- #2 PencilsPencil
- Box
- Handheld Pencil
- Sharpener
- Pens (Black Ink)
- Box of Crayons
- Glue Sticks (2)
- 5-inch Safety Scissors
- Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
- Spiral Notebooks (4)
- Index Cards (1 package)
*Typical K-2 graders need a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14" x 9-12" x 5-10".
Grades 3-5
- Backpack*
- #2 Pencils
- Handheld Pencil
- Sharpener
- Pens (Black Ink)
- Highlighters
- Large Pink Eraser
- Glue Sticks (2)
- 5-inch Safety Scissors
- Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
- Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
- Composition Notebook (1)
- Spiral Notebooks (3)
- Index Cards (1 package)
* A typical 3-5 grader needs a small backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A small backpack tends to be about 16" x 12" x 10".
Grades 6-8
- Backpack*
- #2 Pencils
- Pencil Box
- Pens in Blue, Black, and Red
- Highlighters (2)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
- Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
- Composition Notebook (1)
- Pocket Folders (5)
- Spiral Notebooks (6)
Index Cards (1 package)
* Typical 6-8 graders need a medium backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdier builds. A medium backpack tends to be about 19" x 12" x 10".
Grades 9-12
- Backpack*
- #2 Pencils
- Pens in Blue, Black, and Red
- Highlighters (2)
- Eraser
- Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
- Mini-Stapler and Staples
- Dictionary
- Thesaurus
- Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
- Composition Notebook (1)
- Pocket Folders (6)
- Spiral Notebooks (8)
- Index Cards (1 package)
- USB Flash Drive (Optional)
*Typical 9-12 grader needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A large backpack tends to be about 19" x 13"x 10".