In addition to masks and the usual notebooks, folders, and pencils as specified by classroom teachers — much of it to be kept at home to reduce what children take back and forth to school — here are do's and don'ts on the student supply list this year, according to local school districts.
Do Buy:
1. Earbuds (older students) or headphones (younger students) for use with computers or tablets. The vast majority of students will be receiving Chromebooks or other types of electronic devices to help with their studies, so a good pair of headphones will go a long way this year.
2. Hand sanitizer.
3. A lanyard-style necklace with a clip for the purpose of holding onto masks during lunchtime and mask breaks.
4. A reusable water bottle. In many cases, traditional water fountains will be off limits, or will be replaced by touchless water bottle refill stations.
5. Markers, crayons, glue sticks, rulers, and safety scissors for students -- personal use, as most types of previously shared supplies will not be available. The Amagansett School is also requesting students in certain grades take their own watercolor paint sets.
6. Small plastic supply boxes for students to keep their tools in.
Don't Buy:
1. No need for Springs School children to buy brand-new backpacks, as the school is not permitting backpacks this year. Chromebooks and lunches are the only items that Springs children should take in with them from home.
2. If your child attends the Montauk School or Sagaponack School, note that administrators in these districts have said the school will be purchasing the necessities for students this year.