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Beyond Back To School Basics

My students need 11 classroom supplies, including magazine racks, tote boxes, caster kits, 24 dry erase lapboards with markers and erasers.

Ms. H. Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science

Detroit, MI Grades PreK-2

Greetings! I teach second graders at a Title I school in an urban area of Michigan which has been hit extra hard by economic challenges. 97%-99% of our students receive free or reduced meals due to financial hardship. The school district itself is also facing major debt issues. Still, it's important that our students are given an equal opportunity for a quality education when they walk through our doors. I taught in an affluent suburb for years before coming here and I take pride in knowing that my so-called "disadvantaged kids" are showing the world what they can do. Our school has been recognized as a high-achieving school and as one of the top five Title I schools in the state for improving student achievement. Over the years, I've learned to watch the sales and get the deals for back to school supplies. I've already bought a box of crayons, a bottle of glue, a spiral notebook, and a glue stick for every in-coming student. Thanks to generous donors who gave to previous DonorsChoose.org projects they will also have scissors, paper and other supplies. And they will have personalized pencils (in many different colors) thanks to our pencil project which was funded through DonorsChoose.org donors as well. However, we would be very grateful if donors could help us with some additional, perhaps less traditional items. We use colored paper for a variety of learning activities -- especially flash cards. Donors blessed us with a variety of colored paper this past year and we are still making great use of it. However, it would really help us to have a few more colors. We are also asking for pink erasers, since everyone makes mistakes. I'm requesting a huge class set of markers which we can use as an occasional alternative to crayons. It is simply cost efficient to maintain a class set which can be set aside when not in use. One engaging strategy, (which is also environmentally-minded), is to reduce the amount of daily paper by allowing children to share their answers on dry erase boards. We are seeking a class set of personal boards, along with 'click' dry erase markers, and 3 bottles of cleaner. I have bought labels that range from 80 to 10 per page, but the full sheet labels can be used for so much more -- from creating personalized stickers to adhering full-page sheets to anything. The remaining items are in the name of room organization. I'm very grateful to have so many resources to support learning in our classroom, but it's important to keep them organized and manage the space well. I'm asking for two 30 gallon totes that we can use to store math supplies and caster kits (wheels) that the local hardware store will attach to boards so things can readily be moved to accommodate the needs for the classroom. Finally, I bought a wonderful bookshelf and it's full of books, but we'd like to have them organized on each shelf. I have bought some boxes, but I'm pleased to say we have so many books that we need more boxes! The "bankers boxes" (a.k.a. magazine boxes) make it easy for books to be organized according to their accelerated reading level and for students to choose a book at a level that will challenge but not frustrate them. With your help, my students will not only have the basic supplies, but a variety of materials that lead to exciting days of learning in an organized environment. Thank you for your kind consideration and generous support.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

26 students impacted 4 donors

Project tagged as

Detroit, MI
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Mathematics
Traditional School
Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. H. Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

26 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

EXPO CLICK DRY ERASE MARKERS -- Expo Click Retractable Dry Erase Markers; Chisel Tip, Black • Quill $17.99 2 $35.98

Office Depot Value(TM) Pink Bevel Erasers, Pack Of 24 • Office Depot Inc. $9.70 2 $19.40

Wausau(R) Astrobrights(R) Bright Color Paper, 8 1/2 x 11, 24 Lb, 89 Brightness, Assorted, Ream Of 500 Sheets • Office Depot Inc. $19.67 1 $19.67

Office Depot(R) Brand White Laser Labels, Full Sheet, 8 1/2 x 11, Box Of 100 • Office Depot Inc. $35.11 1 $35.11

Prang(R) Classic Color Washable Art Markers, Master Pack, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 200 • Office Depot Inc. $56.75 1 $56.75

Portable Magnetic Dry Erase Boards (11" X 17") - 12 Pack • SchoolOutfitters.com $83.99 2 $167.98

EXPO 2 CLEANER -- Sanford Expo Dry-Erase Surface Cleaners; Low-Odor Formula • Quill $3.32 3 $9.96

EXPO CLICK DRY ERASE MRKR 3PK -- Expo Click Retractable Dry Erase Markers; Chisel Tip, 3-Pack Assorted • Quill $4.94 2 $9.88

Caster Kit • School Specialty Inc. $25.42 2 $50.84

Tote Box 30 Gallon Blue • Highsmith $19.84 2 $39.68

Bankers Box(R) Recycled Magazine Holders, Woodgrain, 11 1/2H x 4W x 9D, Pack Of 6 • Office Depot Inc. $10.13 5 $50.65

Materials cost			$495.90
Vendor shipping charges			$49.59
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.44
Fulfillment labor & materials			$9.00
Total project cost			$561.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$123.35
Total project goal			$685.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$685.29
4 Donors			-$685.29
Donations toward project cost			-$561.94
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$123.35
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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