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Ms. Merrill from Bessemer City, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Merrill's classroom raised $411

Cozy Class Makes Them Want to Learn!

Help me give my students a fantastic year of learning! First year teacher in 3rd grade at a title 1 school!

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Ms. Merrill Bessemer City Central Elementary School
Bessemer City, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

I am so excited for my first year teaching and it is a dream come true to make a difference to our title 1 students in their educational journey! Each student I will have this year will benefit from all the things I have requested like whiteboards, chair pockets, saucer chair, whiteboard pens! I think the items I need will make our classroom cozy and happy and make my students want to be there to learn! Any help is so much appreciated! Thank you for this amazing opportunity to possibly have help in funding a classroom setup.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Merrill Bessemer City Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bessemer City, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gerrii 12 Pcs Classroom Floor Cushions 15"x15" Kids Flexible Floor Seating Cushions with Handles Bulk Classroom Chair Pillows for Kindergarten Daycare Nursery(Fresh Color,Round) • Amazon Business $59.21 1 $59.21
Really Good Stuff Store More Deep-Pocket Chair Pockets –6 Pack – Black • Amazon Business $53.41 1 $53.41
Urban Lifestyle Microsuede Saucer Chair for Adults,Pink, Cozy Folding Accent Chair for Bedroom, Dorm, or Lounge • Amazon Business $44.97 1 $44.97
Dry Erase Clipboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Hardboard Office Whiteboard Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly, Size 12.5 x 9 Inch • Amazon Business $38.77 1 $38.77
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Fashion Colors, Chisel Tip, 40 Count - Whiteboard, Essential Supplies for Office, School, Classroom, Teachers • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
YAMMI 2 Pack Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Classroom - Upgraded Version Magnetic Shelf for Organizing Books on Whiteboards - Includes 1 Pack Magnetic Pen Case (White) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Yulejo 3 Pcs Daisy Flower Throw Pillow Cute Flower Floor Cushion Seating Chair Pads for Back to School First Day Sofa Couch Bed Room Decor (White, Green, Yellow, 15/15/ 21.6 in) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
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 $10.55 1 $10.55
Magnetic Clips 16 Pack, Heavy Duty Metal Clips with Strong Magnet for Refrigerator & Whiteboard, Colorful Teacher Supplies for Classroom, Photos, Notes (16 pcs) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Magnetic Whiteboard Butterfly • Teachers' School Supply $6.99 1 $6.99
Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Pencil • Teachers' School Supply $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$290.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.54

Sales tax

 $22.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.59

Total project goal

$410.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.60

1 Donor

-$410.60

Donations toward project cost

-$349.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.59

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