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Mrs. Carpenter from Durham, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Carpenter's classroom raised $843

Let's Start 3rd Grade Prepared!

Help me give my students school with supplies. With your generous donation, you will be helping with comfortable seating to learn on, as well as other supplies.

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Mrs. Carpenter Hillandale Elementary School
Durham, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My third-grade classroom is filled with hardworking students who are eager to learn and grow. Nearly 100% of my students come from families experiencing financial hardship, so many begin the school year without access to the supplies they need to succeed. Your generous donation will help provide essential classroom materials that ensure every child has the tools to fully participate, build confidence, and focus on learning.

Your donations will provide Pearington stools, so students can meet in small groups comfortably.

While in small groups, LiqInkol dry erase markers and Loconha drey erase markers will allow students to be engaged in lessons that require quick write and erase responses.

Crayola markers will allow students to make their work and art spring to life. When interactive notes are taken on the Staples copy paper, Amazon Businness kid scissors will make sure the notes fit, and Elmer's gluesticks will ensure the notes stay put. The Amazon Business pocket chart will allow students to get the paper materials independently when ready. When it is time to put supplies away, the Yasoninic 3 tier rolling cart will keep supplies organized and easy to find. The Xacto pencil sharpener will come in handy for quick sharpening, and when students need to remain seated, the Amazon Business personal sharpeners will do the job. Everyone makes mistakes, and if pencil erasers run out, the Pralb pencil top erasers will come to save the day.

For work that is not stored in notebooks, the Bostich electric stapler will allow papers to be kept together before being stored in the Pac 637443 mailbox organizer.

After working hard and following directions, students deserve to earn rewards for their efforts! Now the Leeche prizes come in, documented on the Regelato personal reward charts.

Picasso tiles and Play Platoon bricks allow for Stem!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Carpenter Hillandale Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearington Plastic Classroom Stools for Kids, Multipurpose Stool Chairs, Flexible Seating, Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs - Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $55.78 2 $111.56
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples $71.29 1 $71.29
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper 8.5 x 11 20 lbs. 94 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (51928) • Staples $33.99 2 $67.98
X-ACTO Teacher Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty, Black, 1 Count - School, Classroom Essentials • Amazon Business $41.15 1 $41.15
PAC637443 - ORGANIZER,MAILBOX,15,SLTS • Amazon Business $36.25 1 $36.25
YASONIC 3 Tier Rolling Cart - Metal Utility Cart with Wheels, Hanging Cups, Hooks, Heavy Duty Mesh Rolling Storage Cart Organizer, Craft Cart for Kitchen Office, Lightweight and Sturdy • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Play Platoon 1120 Piece Building Bricks Kit - Classic Colors, Includes Mesh | Drawstring Carry Bag, Includes Wheels & Tires, Axles Included, Windows & Doors Pieces, Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
100 Pack Pencil Sharpeners Bulk - Double Hole Pencil Sharpener Manual with Cover for School Kids, Small Cute Pencil sharpeners Handheld for Students School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
Bostitch Impulse 30 Sheet Electric Stapler Value Pack - Heavy Duty, No-Jam with Trusted Warranty Guaranteed by Bostitch, Black (02638) • Amazon Business $25.53 1 $25.53
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., 60/Pack (E501) • Quill.com $24.67 1 $24.67
PRALB 1000PCS Pencil Top Eraser Bulk Caps for Pencils,Chisel Shape Erasers Toppers for Party Favors Games Prizes, Pencil Top Erasers Cap for Home School Classroom Office Ocean Color • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Leeche Premium Pop Party Favors Toys for kids,107PCS Prize Box Toys for All Ages kids,Birthday Party, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest, Goody Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Jexine 7 Rolls 206ft Boho Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Colorful Classroom Borders Bulletin Board Trim Boho Back to School Decor for Teacher Home Office Decors(Pastel Color) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Kids Scissors,Children Scissors,Small Safety Scissor for kids,Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Blunt Student Scissor For Supplies Home School Craft 5 inch 8 Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
PicassoTiles Mirror Magnetic Building Tile Blocks, Construction Sensory Gifts Magnets Expansion Square Set, Toddler Magnets, Educational Toys for 3+ Year Old, Kindergarten Toys, Stacking Blocks • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
LOCONHA Dry Erase Markers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleaners, Small Magnetic Erasers • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
REGELETO 100 Pack Incentive Reward Chart for Students, 2 Designs Incentive Behavior Chart with 2400 Star Stickers Students Chore Sticker Chart at Home • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Black Pocket Chart for Classroom - 10 Pocket Storage Rainbow Pocket Charts , 3 Over Door Hangers Included, Hanging Wall File Organizer for File Folders, School Mailbox, Home/Office Papers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$627.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $48.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$716.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.36

Total project goal

$842.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $842.39

1 Donor

-$842.39

Donations toward project cost

-$716.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.36

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