School Supplies for the 2026-2027 School Year

After thoughtful consideration and consultation with both our staff and Parent Advisory Council (PAC), we have continued with our updated school supplies process for families. This approach was guided by several important considerations:

• Reducing the overall cost of school supplies
• Ensuring high-quality supplies for students
• Providing families with flexibility and choice, including the option to reuse supplies from previous years

Kindergarten Students

For all incoming Kindergarten students (September 2026), communal school supplies will be ordered by the school.

• Kindergarten teachers purchase supplies as shared classroom resources.
• Families will be charged a supply fee of approximately $35-$40, which will be collected in September.
• As these supplies are communal, individual supplies will not be sent home.
• Kindergarten families do not need to purchase any additional school supplies.

Grade 1 to Grade 5 Students

Families can access grade-level school supply lists for their child's assigned grade. While families are welcome to purchase supplies independently, we highly recommend ordering through School Start for convenience, quality, and value.

School Start Ordering Information

• Website: School Start
• Delivery: School supply kits ordered through School Start will be delivered directly to the school in August and distributed to students in September.
• Ordering: Orders must be placed online. Cash orders cannot be accepted.
• Deadline: Orders should be placed by July 31.
• Late Orders: Orders placed after July 31 will be shipped directly to your home and will be subject to a shipping charge.

Families who prefer to purchase supplies independently may do so using the posted grade-level supply lists. Please ensure all supplies are brought to school during the first week of September.

Supporting Student Success

At Roy Stibbs, we know that being prepared for learning makes a difference. Having the necessary school supplies ready for the first day helps students feel confident, organized, and ready to engage in their learning.

If your family is experiencing financial hardship and requires assistance with school supplies, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at bwalton@sd43.bc.ca. We are committed to ensuring every student has access to the materials they need to be successful.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Sincerely,

Britt Walton 

Principal 

Roy Stibbs Elementary