Closet Space

• Clothes hangers
• Shoe organizer
• Clothes hamper
• Laundry basket and supplies - (Don’t forget the quarters!)
• Iron and Ironing board
• Small sewing kit and safety pins
• Umbrella
• Recreational equipment
• Clothes for Classroom Dress, Casual Dress, and Church (See Dress Code Guidelines in the Mini-Handbook.)
• Warm winter coat, hat, gloves, scarf
• Shoes and boots for winter conditions (Keep Dress Code in mind - as well as the fact that this is Iowa.)

Living Space

• Telephone and answering machine
• Lamp - desk or floor - no halogen
• Wastebasket
• IPod/MP3 Player and approved music
• Power strip/surge protector, extension cord
• Toaster, coffee pot, or other small appliances
• Plate, bowl, silverware, glass, mug
• Tissues

Bathroom Space

• Towels
• Washcloths
• Shower curtain (Room Leader usually provides)
• Hand soap, shower soap, shampoo, other necessities
• First Aid needs
• Medicines (prescriptions or over-the-counter)
• Organizer - under-the-counter or basket type

Sleep Space

• Bedding - X-long twin: mattress pad, sheets, blankets, pillow, spread
• Alarm clock
• Teddy Bear

Decorating

• Pictures of special people
• Throw rugs
• A friendly plant
• Mementos

Other Stuff

• Digital Camera
• Flashlight
• Snack

Things to Leave Behind

• Furniture
• TV / DVD player
• Microwave
• Halogen lighting
• Candles and incense
• Unapproved music or paraphernalia
• Excessive clothing, shoes, and "stuff"
• Weapons and explosives
• Nails, sticky tack, etc.
• Pets