Open Houses Today: Shakopee Schools

In with the new.

The Pearson Sixth Grade Center is opening its doors to the public for the first time today, Aug. 22, with an open house from 11-7 p.m.

An official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. with refreshments to follow. Students and parents can sign a guest book and posters, meet the staff and principal – former Sweeney Elementary Principal Dave Orlowsky – and tour the school, located at 917 Dakota St. S.

Shakopee West Junior High will also hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, at 200 10th Ave. E.

Shakopee East Junior High's open house will also run 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, at 1137 Marschall Road S.

At , an open house will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23.

Still need school supplies? For 7th-9th graders at West and East Junior Highs, click here.

Following is the supply list for Pearson sixth-graders:

Pearson Sixth Grade Center Supply List, 2012-13

General Supplies: for ALL classes

• #2 pencils, Red pens, Blue or black pens, Kleenex (2 boxes), School bag/backpack, wide lined loose leaf paper, Glue stick (optional) 

Math: Red Folder (or slot of accordion file), Red notebook, Graph paper notebook, Black wide dry erase markers (2) - (low odor),

Language Arts: One spiral notebook, One PURPLE folder (for homework), 2 highlighters

Social Studies: Green folder (or one slot of accordion file), Green notebook, Colored pencils, Black felt tip pens (2), Index cards - 3x5 lined (optional)

Science: Blue folder (or one slot of accordion file), Composition notebooks (2), Roll of Scotch tape (optional)

Reading: One 1 ½ inch 3 ring binder with clear view cover, Two packs of loose leaf paper, One pack of 3 ring binder dividers (at least a set of 5), 2-3 packs of post its (3X3 inch)

Choir: Pencil, Loose leaf paper, Concert Attire: Black bottoms, White top, Black shoes

Art: Glue sticks (2), Markers, Colored pencils (not erasable) Folder (any color), Pencils (2), Fine tip permanent black markers (2)

Technology Education: 1 1/2" Three ring binder, Loose leaf paper, Pencil, Materials fee will apply

Phy Ed: Athletic shoes

**Please remember that back packs must fit in the lockers. Students are not allowed to bring back packs to class with them; they are a safety hazard.

You may want to wait until you know what quarter/semester you have these classes before bringing these supplies.