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Ms. Shy from New Bern, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Shy's classroom raised $309

Tools to Learn, Cultures to Celebrate

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies, hands-on learning materials, comfortable seating, and resources to celebrate diverse cultures through meaningful activities and cultural holidays like Lunar New Year and Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Ms. Shy J.T. Barber Elementary School
New Bern, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are curious, creative, and wonderfully diverse, and I want our classroom to be a place where every child feels inspired to learn and proud to be themselves.

I want my students to see themselves in our classroom while discovering and celebrating the people, traditions, and cultures that make our world so special.

Cultural resources for Lunar New Year, Hispanic Heritage Month, and other celebrations will help students learn about one another and build appreciation for different traditions. Magnetic tiles will encourage hands-on problem-solving and collaboration, while markers and pencils will support creativity and everyday learning. Wipes and seat covers will help keep our classroom clean, comfortable, and ready for learning.

My goal is to create a classroom where learning feels engaging, inclusive, and meaningful. I want my students to feel represented, learn from one another, and understand that our differences are something to celebrate.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Shy J.T. Barber Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Bern, 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
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Colored/Jumbo Pencils, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpeners for Classroom Home Office PSX5, Blue • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Aigybobo 240 Count Washable Markers Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, Broad Line Conical Tip Coloring Marker for Kids, Markers Bulk Pack for Classroom, School Art Supplies & Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $33.24 1 $33.24
Simply Magic Jumbo Magnetic Notebook Paper, Magnetic Writing Paper | Magnetic Lined Paper for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Notebook Paper, Handwriting Paper for Classroom, Dry Erase Magnetic Sheet • Amazon Business $26.47 1 $26.47
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys | Kids Games Magnetic Tiles Magnet Toys for Boys Girls Aged 3+, Kid Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toy • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) | All Purpose Cleaner, Sanitizing, Deodorizing, Apartment Essentials, Back To School Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen & Bathroom Wipe • Amazon Business $10.70 2 $21.40
16 Pieces Fiesta Party Decorations Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations, 1 Serape Table Runner, 6 Colorful Paper Fans Round Wheel Disc, 8 Pom Poms Flowers, 1 Felt Papel Picado Banner for Cinco De Mayo • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Islandborn (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils for Writing, Drawing and Sketching, Pre-sharpened, HB Soft Lead with Erasers, Teacher Supplies, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Cereal Bars, Original, 31.2oz Box (40 Bars) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book (Puffin Lift-the-Flap) • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
ThxToms 36pcs Red Envelopes Chinese New Year,Money Envelopes for Cash Red Chinese Envelopes for Money 2025 Snake Lunar New Year, 6 Designs, Cute Cartoon Snake, L • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$212.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.27

Total project goal

$308.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $308.47

1 Donor

-$308.47

Donations toward project cost

-$262.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.27

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