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

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Ms. Garland's classroom raised $981

Little Minds, Big Potential

Help me give my students the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Your support will provide books, seating, learning materials, and essential classroom supplies to create an engaging, organized, and welcoming learning environment.

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Ms. Garland Hope Valley Elementary School
Durham, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

Help me give my students the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed! Our classroom would greatly benefit from National Geographic nonfiction readers, Pete the Cat books, dry-erase boards, flexible seating stools, and composition notebooks. These materials will give my students more opportunities to read, practice important skills, participate actively, and feel comfortable in our classroom. Your support will help create a well-equipped and engaging learning environment where my students can feel confident, stay motivated, and make meaningful progress throughout the school year. Thank you for helping me provide my students with the tools they need to thrive!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 18 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Garland Hope Valley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thyle 8 Pcs Stackable Stools Wooden Stools 16.5" Round Upholstered Backless Chair Extra Seating Nesting Colorful Flexible Seating Chairs for Home Office Room Backyard Kitchen Apartment (Classic Color) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Series Sampler: Pete the Cat Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $80.23 1 $80.23
Henoyso 60 Pack Primary Composition Notebook K-2, Draw&write, Bright Color | Half Blank Half Ruled Pages, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2" Size, Primary Journal Kids, Bulk Classroom Supplies, Back to School Essentials • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes Fresh/Crisp Lemon Scent 35 Wipes/Container 15/Carton (CLO30112) • Staples $52.49 1 $52.49
24 Pack Dry Erase Boards, 9"x12" Double Sided Easel Small Whiteboards with Lines for Kids, Students, Education Teacher Classroom, Mini Portable Learning White Boards with 24 Markers, 24 Erasers • Amazon Business $42.89 1 $42.89
Touch & Read Write & Wipe Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Level 2 Nonfiction Readers for Kids, Ages 5+ - Set of 8 Educational Science and Nature Books for Early Elementary, Classroom Library Books Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $38.90 1 $38.90
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack - Pre-Sharpened #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $37.59 1 $37.59
Clipboards, HERKKA 15 Pack Plastic Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Office Supplies Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $27.77 1 $27.77
2Fold Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Silver) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
300 PCS Party Favor for Kids Goodie Bags Stuffers, Treasure Box Prizes Toys | Pinata Stuffers for Kids Classroom Rewards Bulk, Small Fidget Toys Birthday Gift Bag Fillers, Treasure Chest Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Zerodeko Treasure Chest, Prize Box, 5.11In Kids Mini Plastic Treasure Box for Party Favors Decoration and Jewelry Storage • Amazon Business $23.02 1 $23.02
Marbrasse Desk Organizers and Accessories, 5-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer with File Holder, Mesh File Organizer, Office Desk Accessories & Organization for Supplies (Pink) • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Write & Wipe Student Clocks - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
Phomemo Label Maker, Bluetooth Mini Portable Label Printer for Home School | Small Label Maker Machine with Tape, Lightweight Rich Templates Fonts Icons for Home, School Classroom Name Label, Office • Amazon Business $16.83 1 $16.83
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $16.13 1 $16.13
KTRIO Magnetic Staple Remover Tool 4 Pack, Professional Stapler Removers Flat Staple Puller Stick for Classroom, Office, Home, 4 Pastel Colors • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
Pacon Manuscript Cover Chart Tablet 32 x 24 White 25 Sheets (74710) • Staples $14.59 1 $14.59
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizer, Crisp Linen, 12.5 oz, 2 Pack | Multi-Surface Disinfecting & Sanitizing Antibacterial Room Spray, Deodorizer Spray, Home & Bathroom Cleaning Supplies • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
POPLAY 50 PCS Mini Finger Skateboards Sports Party Favors Prize Box Toys | Gifts & Beginner Practice Set for Kids & Adults, Finger Boards Toy Classroom Prizes, Exchange Gifts, Pinata, Carnival • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Summer Fruits, 0.8 oz, 60 Ct • Amazon Business $8.85 1 $8.85
Albanese World's Best 12 Flavor Gummi Bear Cubs | 50-0.5oz Fruit Packs | Mini Gummy Candy, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Soft and Chewy | Cherry, Watermelon and More | Perfect for Kid's Parties • Amazon Business $8.33 1 $8.33
CRTWDMAN 240 Pcs Mini Resin Ducks,Tiny Duck Figurines Bulk | Bulk mini duck toys for party favors,prize boxes,dollhouse scenes,garden micro landscapes and DIY craft projects • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
800 PCS 1-40 Number Stickers, Water/Oil/Tear Resistant Rustic Wooden Style Number Labels, Remove Without Residue for Indoor, Outdoor, Office, Classroom, Storage, Organizing, Boxes (1”, 20 Sheets) • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$735.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $57.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$833.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.12

Total project goal

$980.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $980.80

3 Donors

-$963.15

Donations toward project cost

-$820.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.22

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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 $0.00

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