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(727) 205-6360
6725 38th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

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    St. Petersburg

    Storm

    Where Knowledge Meets Tempest, Unleash Your Scholarly Brilliance!

    “The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become.”

    – Heraclitus
    Greek Philosopher

    St. Petersburg Storm Principal

    Michelle West

    West-Michelle
    St. Petersburg Storm

    Family Resources

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    St. Petersburg Storm PTO

    Parent Teacher Organization

    The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a volunteer organization dedicated to the successful education of our children. We work hard to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community to help make the school year both enjoyable and exciting for students, teachers, and parents.

    • PTO Website
    • PresidentJessica Wiley
    • Vice PresidentTonya Person
    • SecretaryElizabeth VonNueman
    • FundraisingAshley Tarbox
    • TreasurerIdi Idiong
    • Elementary Teacher RepresentativeCarrie Showalter
    • Middle School Teacher RepresentativeMonica Bart
    • Contact Uswileyj@platoacademy.net

    2025-2026 Supply Lists

    Kindergarten

    Kindergarten School Supply List
    All supply in RED need to be labeled with student’s name

    • 1 large backpack (no wheels)

    • 1 seat sack (this can be found on Amazon) https://a.co/d/bIPlwlc

    • 1 pencil pouch (zip up, needs to fit supplies)

    • 2 pairs of scissors (if your child is left handed, get left handed pair)

    • 1 durable red folder with 3 prongs and pockets (take home folder)

    • 1 durable green folder with prongs and pockets

    • 1 durable blue folder with pockets (Greek Folder)

    • 1 pair of durable headphones https://a.co/d/9PJLVj4

    • 1 refillable water bottle that fully closes

    • 1 clipboard

    • 1 primary compositions notebook https://a.co/d/4ZfJh6Kv

    • 2 packages of pre-sharpened pencils

    • 3 two-pack of skinny glue sticks

    • 2 boxes of 24 count Crayola regular size crayons

    • 2 two-packs of Black thin EXPO dry erase markers

    • 2 roll of paper towels

    • 2 boxes of tissues (rectangle box)

    • 2 containers of Clorox disinfecting wipes

    • Large Pack Multi-Color Construction Paper


    Classroom Wish List

    • Cardstock (in all colors)

    • Laminate Paper (Laminators 6277641 3 Mil Clear Letter Size)

    • Sheet protectors

    • Zip lock bags in all sizes

    • Extra packs of crayons

    • Extra glue sticks

    • Baby wipes

    • Extra headphones

    • Play-doh containers

    • Extra scissors

    • Markers


    Art Wish List

    1st Grade

    Individual Supplies

    • Pre-sharpened pencil packs x5 packs

    • Yellow highlighters

    • Crayons x2 packs

    • Plastic crayon case

    • Seat sack

    • Half composition notebook

    • Whiteboard (plain & lined)

    • Black dry erase markers

    • Eraser caps

    • Scissors

    • Glue Sticks x2 packs

    • Headphones

    • 1 composition notebook with drawer space & wide rule

    • Durable red folder

    • Durable blue folder

    Classroom Cleaning Supplies

    • 3 Clorox wipes

    • 1 pack of baby wipes

    • 2 bottles of sanitizer spray

    • 2 bottles of hand sanitizer

    • 2 rolls of paper towels

    • 2 boxes of tissues

    Art Wish List

    2nd Grade

    Personal Supplies (items in RED need to be labeled with name)

    • Backpack (no wheels)

    • 3 – Heavy duty plastic folders with pockets no prongs (Black/Red/Blue)

    • 1 Five subject notebook any color

    • Headphones

    • Pencil Pouch

    • 2 Pair of scissors (Child size)

    • 1 pack of Crayola colored pencils (24 pk)

    • Water Bottle

    • 2 – 24pk of #2 pencils

    • 1 – 10pk of Crayola broad line markers classic

    Common Supplies:

    • Facial Tissues

    • Paper Towels

    • 1 pack of Ziploc bags – any size

    • 2 packages of 6 glue sticks

    • 1 pack of post-it notes

    • 2 rolls of Scotch tape

    • Expo Markers (multicolored)

    • Highlighters


    Wish List:

    • Cardstock of various colors

    • Clorox wipes

    • Pencil cap erasers

    • Colored printer paper of various colors

    • #2 pencils

    Art Wish List:

    3rd Grade

    Student Supply List:

    • Backpack (no wheels)
    • 1″ binder
    • 3 binder plastic folders with pockets
    • 3 spiral notebooks (wide ruled)
    • Headphones
    • Scissors (child size)
    • Glue Sticks (2 packs)
    • 1 large pink eraser
    • Crayola fine tip markers
    • Crayola colored pencils
    • Highlighters (4 different colors)
    • Plastic pencil box

    Classroom Supply List:

    • 3 Clorox wipes
    • 2 boxes of tissues
    • Construction paper
    • 1 pack of post-it notes
    • 2 rolls of Scotch tape
    • Sheet protectors
    • Crayola markers
    • Crayola crayons
    • Expo markers (fine point)
    • Gallon size Ziploc bags
    • Sandwich size Ziploc bags
    • 2 packs of 24-count #2 pencils

    Art Wish List:

    Music Class:

    • 1 Pocket Folder for Music
    • Recorder Flute (Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation PRE-1G 1-Piece Soprano 
    • Recorder in grey, blue, or pink — available on Amazon)

    4th Grade

    Individual Supplies:

    • 1 Backpack (no wheels)
    • 1 Folder with pockets for Homework/Parent Notices (goes home)
    • 1 Folder with pockets for In Progress work (kept at school)
    • 1 Soft pencil pouch
    • 1 Pencil sharpener (fits in pencil pouch)
    • 4 College Ruled spiral single subject notebooks (70 pages each) for Reading, Science, Math, and Social Studies
    • 1 Pair of scissors (7 or 8 inch for easy cutting)
    • 1 Set of working earbuds or headphones for laptops (please send in a labeled Ziploc bag)
    • 1 Reusable water bottle

    Greek Supplies (please clearly label):

    • 1 Three-hole punch spiral notebook
    • 1/2″ Blue binder
    • 1 Blue folder

    Common Supplies (to contribute to the classroom):

    • 1 Box of tissues
    • 1 Box of sandwich-size Ziploc bags
    • 1 Package of paper towels
    • 3-Pack Clorox wipes
    • 1 Pack of notebook paper (kept in the classroom)
    • #2 Ticonderoga pencils (2 packs of 24, pre-sharpened)
    • 1 Package of black dry erase markers
    • 1 Package of colored dry erase markers
    • 3 Glue sticks
    • 1 Pack of tape (3-pack)
    • 1 Pack of colored pencils (12 or 24 pack)
    • 1 Pack of colored markers
    • 1 Pack of black Sharpies
    • 1 Pack of yellow highlighters

    Music Class:

    • 1 Pocket folder for music
    • Recorder Flute: To ensure consistency in intonation and fingerings, all students must have the Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation PRE-1G 1-Piece Soprano Recorder, available in grey, blue, or pink (This can be found on Amazon)

     

    Art Wish List

    Crayola Markers (https://a.co/d/2b7HxyY)

    Washable Paint (https://a.co/d/6HyeUzw)

    Big Paint Brushes (https://a.co/d/6DLP9qL)

    Wooden Rulers (https://a.co/d/1mdvMvs)

    Aluminum Foil

    5th Grade

    Individual Supplies:

    • 1 Backpack
    • 1 Two-Pocket Folder for Homework (Labeled with Name)
    • 1 Two-Pocket Folder for Classwork (Labeled with Name)
    • 3 Five-Subject Spiral Notebooks with Pocket Dividers (Labeled with Name)
    • 1 Set of Working Headphones (Labeled with Name in Ziploc Bag)
    • 1 Bendable Ruler with Centimeter and Inch Markings (Labeled with Name)
    • 2 Packs of 24 Ticonderoga Pencils
    • 1 Pair of Scissors (Labeled with Name)
    • 1 Pack of Multi-Colored Pens (Labeled with Name)
    • 2 Elmer’s Glue Sticks (Labeled with Name)
    • 1 Pack of 24 Crayola Crayons (Labeled with Name)
    • 1 Pack of 24 Crayola Colored Pencils (Labeled with Name)
    • 1 Pack of 10 Thin Crayola Markers
    • 1 Large Pink Eraser (Labeled with Name)
    • 1 Roll of Tape
    • 1 Pencil Pouch (Labeled with Name – Large Enough for All Small Supplies)

    Classroom Community Supplies:

    • 2 Boxes of Tissue
    • 2 Packs of Thick Expo Markers (Black or Multi-Colored)
    • 1 Eraser for Whiteboard
    • 2 Rolls of Paper Towels
    • 2 Containers of Lysol or Clorox Disinfectant Wipes

    Music Class:

    • 1 Pocket Folder for Music
    • Recorder Flute: To ensure consistency in intonation and fingerings, all students must have the Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation PRE-1G 1-Piece Soprano Recorder, available in grey, blue, or pink (Available on Amazon)

    Art Wish List:

    • Aluminum Foil

     

    6th Grade

    Individual Supplies:

    • 3 Composition Notebooks (Non-spiral for Math, Social Studies, and Science)
    • 2 Packs of 24 Pencils
    • Erasers
    • 2 Packs of Dry Erase Markers
    • 1 Multicolored Pack of Highlighters
    • 2 Packs of 2 Glue Sticks
    • 1 Pair of Scissors
    • 1 Four-Function Calculator
    • 4 Two-Pocket Folders (For Social Studies, ELA, Science, and Math)
    • Blue or Black Pens
    • 1 Pack of Crayons or Colored Pencils
    • 1 Set of Headphones
    • 1 Wooden Ruler
    • College Ruled Paper
    • 2 Boxes of Tissues
    • 1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
    • 1 Five-Subject Notebook
    • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
    • 1 Pack of Black or Colored Sharpies

     

    7th Grade

    Individual Supplies:

    • 3 Composition Notebooks (Non-spiral for Math, Social Studies, and Science)
    • 2 Packs of 24 Pencils
    • Erasers
    • 2 Packs of Dry Erase Markers
    • 1 Multicolored Pack of Highlighters
    • 2 Packs of 2 Glue Sticks
    • 1 Pair of Scissors
    • 1 Scientific Calculator (TI-30Xa)
    • 4 Two-Pocket Folders (For Social Studies, ELA, Science, and Math)
    • Blue or Black Pens
    • 1 Pack of Crayons or Colored Pencils
    • 1 Set of Headphones
    • 1 Wooden Ruler
    • College Ruled Paper
    • 2 Boxes of Tissues
    • 1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
    • 1 Five-Subject Notebook
    • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
    • 1 Pack of Black or Colored Sharpies

    Middle School Music:

    • 1 Folder for Music Class

     

    8th Grade

    Individual Supplies:

    • 3 Composition Notebooks (Non-spiral for Math, Social Studies, and Science)
    • 2 Packs of 24 Pencils
    • Erasers
    • 2 Packs of Dry Erase Markers
    • 1 Multicolored Pack of Highlighters
    • 2 Packs of 2 Glue Sticks
    • 1 Pair of Scissors
    • 1 Scientific Calculator (TI-30Xa)
    • 4 Two-Pocket Folders (For Social Studies, ELA, Science, and Math)
    • Blue or Black Pens
    • 1 Pack of Crayons or Colored Pencils
    • 1 Set of Headphones
    • 1 Wooden Ruler
    • College Ruled Paper
    • 2 Boxes of Tissues
    • 1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
    • 1 Five-Subject Notebook
    • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
    • 1 Pack of Black or Colored Sharpies
    • 1 Box of 1,000 Popsicle Sticks
    • 1 Pack of Markers
    • 1/2″ Binder
    • 1 Small Tub of Air-Dry Clay
    • 1 Bag of Cotton Balls
    • 1 Pack of Sponges
    • Optional: Hot Glue Sticks

    Middle School Music:

    • 1 Folder for Music Class

    P.E. Wish List 2025–2026

    Supplies

    • Expo brand markers (4 packs, black and multi-colored)
    • Permanent markers (regular size and large, black and multi-colored)
    • Anchor chart markers (black and multi-colored)
    • Ticonderoga pencils (pre-sharpened)
    • Laminating sheets
    • Sticky notes (name brand, various colors)
    • Class set of clipboards

    Equipment

    • Soccer goals (permanent outdoor, 4 total)
    • Indoor volleyballs (Tachikara brand, 10 total)
    • Youth-sized footballs (Nike brand, 8 total)
    • Hockey sticks (foam blade)
    • Paddles (foam-handled, similar to pickleball)
    • Gymnastics mats (4 total)
    • Gymnastics wedges (6 total)
    • Gymnastics balance beams (6 total)
    • Hard foam baseballs (20 total)
    • Shark skin dodgeballs (various sizes, 20 total)
    • Regulation size soccer balls (12 total)

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