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

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Ms. Keels's classroom raised $314

A Write Start to First Grade!

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies to keep them ready to learn each day!

Ms. Keels Highland Renaissance Academy

Charlotte, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

I have a class full of energetic, enthusiastic, and amazing students! Our school is a Title I school, and many of my students come from low-income households or face housing instability. All of my students receive free lunch, and many are English language learners, while some have special needs.

A new school year means new routines, new adventures, and lots of learning!

This project will help stock our classroom with the everyday essentials my first graders will reach for again and again. Pencils and paper will help bring their ideas to life, crayons will add a little color, glue will help with all of our hands-on learning, and clipboards will let us take our learning anywhere in the classroom.

Starting the year with the supplies we need means less time worrying about materials and more time learning, creating, and having fun together. With your help, my students can start first grade stocked, prepared, and ready to make this an amazing year!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Charlotte, NC
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Mathematics
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Keels Highland Renaissance Academy 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.

Charlotte, 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Crayon Tub (240ct), Bulk Crayons for Kids, Spring Craft Supplies, Classroom Coloring Gifts for Kids & Toddlers, Ages 3+ [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $28.78 2 $57.56

Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Pastel Colors, 150 Count • Amazon Business $41.50 1 $41.50

PANDRI 24 Pack Plastic Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, Letter Size, 6 Colors | Clear Colored Clipboards, 12.5 x 9 Inch, Fit 8.5x11 Letter Size Paper, Office, Classroom, Assorted 6 Colors, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $37.04 1 $37.04

CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, 300 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil | 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $23.59 1 $23.59

Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 20 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 3 Reams (1,500 Sheets), 92 Bright White for Home Use • Amazon Business $17.68 1 $17.68

Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb./163 gsm, White, 300 Sheets, Lightweight, 94 Brightness - EXTRA SHEETS, MORE VALUE! (91437) • Amazon Business $14.17 1 $14.17

Materials cost			$216.49
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$16.89
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.25
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$266.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$47.05
Total project goal			$313.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$313.68
1 Donor			-$313.68
Donations toward project cost			-$266.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$47.05
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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A Write Start to First Grade!

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

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