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Ms. Grimmett from Trenton, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Grimmett's classroom raised $735

Essentials for Our Budding Readers

Help me give my students our donation provides essential organizational tools, interactive dry-erase materials, and guided reading strips to help our budding readers flourish in a vibrant, well-equipped, and highly engaging library environment.

Ms. Grimmett Trenton Elementary School
Trenton, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Our school is located in the heart of Comfort, NC, a small, close-knit rural community where the school library often serves as the gateway to the world. We are a Title I school, and 100% of our students receive free or reduced-price lunch.

My students are resilient, hardworking, and incredibly curious.

Despite the economic challenges their families face, they arrive at the library eager to discover new stories, tinker with technology, and explore their passions. For many of my students, the school library is the only place they have consistent access to high-quality books and learning materials.

Your donation will do more than just buy tape, markers or bins; it will show our students in Comfort that their education and their library are valued. By creating an organized, vibrant, and well-maintained library, we are telling our students that their dreams are worth the investment.

With your help, we can ensure that every child who walks through our doors has the resources they need to fall in love with reading and become lifelong learners. Thank you for supporting our small community with a big heart!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Grimmett Trenton Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Trenton, NC View local requests

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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clipboards, HERKKA 15 Pack Plastic Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Office Supplies Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $27.77 2 $55.54
School Smart Railroad Board, 22 x 28 Inches, 4-Ply, White, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $37.82 1 $37.82
School Smart Extra-Large Folders with Pockets, 9 x 12 Inches, Red, Pack of 25 • School Specialty $17.02 2 $34.04
Flipside Dry-Erase Blackboard, Wood Frame, 18" x 24" (17920) • Quill.com $28.97 1 $28.97
Creative Caddy Rotating Art Supply Organizer for Kids, Marker Organizer for Teacher Desk Storage, Pencil Art Caddy for Homeschool Supplies and Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Expo Dry Erase Low Odor Markers - Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 36 • Blick Art Materials $25.72 1 $25.72
Pack Of 4 Plastic Kitchen Organization Pantry Storage Bins - Fridge Organizer Household Food Baskets for Countertops, Cabinets, Refrigerator, Freezer, Bedrooms, Bathrooms • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Marbrasse Desk Organizers and Accessories, 5-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer with File Holder, Mesh File Organizer, Office Desk Accessories & Organization for Supplies (Black) • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Fashion Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count - Easily Erases, Ideal for Classroom, Home, Office, Back to School, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 96 Pack Black Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip, Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for School, Office Supplies, Perfect for Writing on White Board, Mirror,Calender • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Barker Creek File Folders, Bohemian Animals Design, Letter Size, Set of 12 • School Specialty $16.34 1 $16.34
Barker Creek File Folders, Ombre & Tie-Dye, Letter Size, Set of 12 • School Specialty $16.34 1 $16.34
ERKE 60 Feet Bulletin Board Borders, Confetti Straight Rolled Border Trim Back-to-School Bulletin Boards Decoration, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors for School, Classroom & Offices • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
3M Highland Transparent Tape - 1/2" x 36 yards • Blick Art Materials $1.26 12 $15.12
Magnetic Dry Erase Markers Fine: 12 Colors Erasable Whiteboard Markers Fine Point with Eraser Cap, Low Odor White Board Dry Erase Pens Fine Tip for Kids & Teachers, Home, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags A4 Zipper Bags for Classroom Organization, Waterproof Document Zipper Pouches for Cosmetics, Travel Storage File Bags for Office Supplie • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Zonon Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (36 Pieces) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SFAIH Dry Erase Markers Whiteboard Markers - 36 Pack Black Dry Erase Marker Fine Tip For Kids Adults, Dry Erase Markers Bulk No Odor For Office Supplies Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
OWLKELA 48Pcs Dry Erase Erasers, Colored Magnetic Whiteboard Cleaning Tool for Classroom, School Supplies and Office • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Self Adhesive Dots,350pcs(175 Pairs) 0.59 Inch Diameter Strong Sticky Back Hook Nylon, 15mm Loop Strips with Waterproof Glue Tapes, Perfect for School Classroom,Office, Home(White) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
4 Pieces Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser Shag Washable Dry Eraser Board Eraser for Chalk, Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (Grey) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Kids Party Favors Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Its 24 Packs Fidget Bracelet It Birthday Party Favors for Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids Classroom Prizes Poppers End of Year Student Gifts Girls Boys Trinkets • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
6 Packs Oversized Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves Reusable - 10x14 Dry Erase Sheets Ticket Holders 6 Assorted Colors with Binder Ring, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
KTRIO Magnetic Staple Remover Tool 4 Pack, Professional Stapler Removers Flat Staple Puller Stick for Classroom, Office, Home, Classic Black • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (6 Pieces) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$524.47

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.12

Sales tax

 $40.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.18

Total project goal

$734.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $734.55

2 Donors

-$711.02

Donations toward project cost

-$607.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.65

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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