School Supply Letter
School Fees Notice to Parents/Guardians:
Each school year, parents support their child(ren)’s formal learning experiences in a wide variety of ways. We appreciate all that you do to ensure a successful year!
We have provided an itemized school supply list based on grade, available on our website. Grades 1-7 supply lists will not exceed $65.00. Parents may opt to purchase supplies directly from the company School Start. However, parents may choose to wait to do the purchasing themselves.
In addition to providing the school supplies itemized on a grade list, parents are periodically asked for monies to cover specific items and/or special events. No student will be denied the opportunity to participate in any school activity due to the inability to pay. Please contact the principal should you require any financial assistance.
As we plan for the upcoming school year, we anticipate the following costs:
Student Planner: We encourage all students in Grades 1-7 to purchase a School Planner at a cost of $5.00. Included in the planner is our school code of conduct, school calendar and school district information. We find this to be an excellent tool for facilitating home/school communication, as well as for developing our students’ organizational skills. However, using our school planner is optional as a parent may purchase their own version.
Field Studies and Field Trips: Classes often enjoy educational visits to community facilities which extend and enhance the curriculum. While we use school monies or fundraise to cover the costs of such activities wherever possible, there are times when parents are asked to contribute towards the cost of the trip.
Fees will be available on School Cash Online on an as needed basis, if you need help registering for school cash online, please contact the school office for support. If you choose to have your child not participate in a field study, a suitable program will be provided at the school.
Parents have the option of purchasing their child’s school supplies on their own utilizing the grade supply list or for your convenience you may wish to purchase supplies as a package through 2025-26. Payment is made directly to School Start, information is available on the school supply lists, payments can be made using the form, which will be handed out to students, or at schoolstart.ca. Costs for supplies vary based on grade.
Families of incoming Kindergarten students are encouraged to buy school supplies directly from the school. This fee is approximately $45.00, and the amount will not exceed $55.00. This helps cover the cost of classroom materials and school supplies throughout the year, with teachers purchasing items as needed to support student learning. If you prefer to purchase supplies independently, please contact our Kindergarten teachers Ms. Runa and Mrs. Spencer for a list of required items. Fees will be available for payment in September through SchoolCashOnline.com. If you need assistance with registration or payment, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued support,
Kirkbride Elementary School
