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Ms. Cates from Durham, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Cates's classroom raised $349

A Bright Start for First Graders

Help me give my students supplies and materials to start the school year strong!

Ms. Cates Hillandale Elementary School

Durham, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

a new school year brings new beginnings, new friendships, and so many opportunities for my first graders to learn and grow! I want to make sure my classroom is ready to welcome my students with the supplies they need to have a successful start to the year.

This project will provide essential classroom supplies such as cardstock, markers, dry erase markers, and student ID badges.

These may seem like simple materials, but they are used every day to create engaging learning activities, support hands-on instruction, practice important skills, and keep our classroom organized.

As a first-grade teacher, I want my students to walk into a classroom that feels welcoming, prepared, and full of possibilities. Your support will help me start the school year with the materials I need to give my students meaningful learning experiences from the very first day.

Thank you for helping my first graders start the school year ready to learn, create, and succeed!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 18 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Durham, NC
Grades PreK-2
Social Emotional Learning
Literacy
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Cates Hillandale Elementary School 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.

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

HBCU Alum 18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Command Mounting Refill Strips, Large, 6-Strip • Amazon Business $7.98 4 $31.92

Command Small Refill Strips R69D, 24 Strips, Clear, • Amazon Business $14.65 2 $29.30

Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Celestial Blue, 250 Sheets/Pack (WAU22861) • Quill.com $26.67 1 $26.67

Expo Dry Erase Low Odor Markers - Chisel Tip, Black, Set of 36 • Blick Art Materials $25.72 1 $25.72

Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Purple, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91697) • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68

Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Lime Green, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91698) • Amazon Business $19.78 1 $19.78

Neenah Astrobrights Color Card Stock, 8 1/2" x 11", FSC Certified, 65lb Colored Cardstock, Cosmic Orange, Pack of 250 • Amazon Business $19.76 1 $19.76

Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Neon Pink, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91681) • Amazon Business $19.63 1 $19.63

Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Yellow, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91625) • Amazon Business $17.66 1 $17.66

Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22 Count - Fun for Kids, Coloring, Spark Creativity, Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

2.25x3.5 Horizontal ID Card & Name Badge Holder - Resealable, 50 Pack | Mifflin clear plastic identification name tag holders, soft edge, zipper seal, pre-punched holes for most lanyard clips • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74

Materials cost			$234.85
Vendor shipping charges			$9.95
Sales tax			$18.32
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.52
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$296.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$52.35
Total project goal			$348.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$348.99
1 Donor			-$348.99
Donations toward project cost			-$296.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$52.35
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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A Bright Start for First Graders

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