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Ms. Foti from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3rd Grade First-Year Teacher

Help me give my students essential classroom materials that they'll need throughout the school year such as paper, lap trays, LEGOs, time-telling resources, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Foti's classroom raised $680

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This upcoming fall I'll be starting my first year of teaching in the Philadelphia School District where I'll be teaching third grade! In order to have a successful school year there are some essential classroom materials and items that we will need!

On this list are a variety of materials that will aid in creating a productive learning environment as well as ones that will ensure my students have everything they need to excel in regards to classroom content.

Not only will your generous donations help me ensure that my students have everything they need and deserve to have a fun, stimulating, and memorable school year, but they will also allow me to set up a space where students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn!

Thank you for considering supporting our classroom and being a champion for my students' education and success! Know that your support is profoundly appreciated and will be utilized with the utmost care and responsibility.

Ms. Foti John Welsh Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lap Tray • Nasco $10.70 3 $32.10
Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $27.92 1 $27.92
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $26.90 1 $26.90
Ring-O-Links 100 Piece Bucket • Teachers' School Supply $25.00 1 $25.00
Judy© Clock • Nasco $23.95 1 $23.95
LEGO Classic Creative Neon Fun - 11027 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 1 $23.36
Westcott 12 Plastic Standard Ruler Assorted Colors 12/Box (17721) • Staples $20.37 1 $20.37
Iris Small 3 Drawers Desktop Storage Black (150163) • Staples $20.31 1 $20.31
Crafty Dab Classic Kids Paint Washable Scented Paint Markers 1.45 oz Pack of 10 (CV-75640) • Staples $19.61 1 $19.61
Black Forest Juicy Burst Low Fat Mixed Fruit Snacks 40 Packs/Box (FER47149) • Staples $18.71 1 $18.71
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Spectrum Assortment 200 Sheets/Pack (91397) • Staples $9.19 2 $18.38
Sharpie Tank Highlighter Chisel Tip Fluorescent Yellow 36/Pack (1920938) • Staples $17.32 1 $17.32
Staples Composition Notebook 7.5 x 9.75 College Ruled 100 Sheets Black/White (ST55064) • Staples $2.12 8 $16.96
Learning Resources Time Activity Set Teaching Clocks for Kids Manipulative Yellow (LER3220) • Staples $16.05 1 $16.05
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Family Variety Pack 280 Count (485107) • Staples $14.27 1 $14.27
Elmer's Washable School Glue - 5 oz, Clear • Blick Art Materials $2.61 5 $13.05
Staples File Folder 1/3 Cut Tab Letter Size Manila 100/Box (TR56675) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Index Card 3 Mil 100/Pack (TP3854-100) • Staples $10.72 1 $10.72
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 1 $10.50
Lakeshore Magnetic Fraction Circles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Colorbok Paper Sacks - Brown, Package of 12 • Blick Art Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Giant Soft Cubes - Dots • Nasco $9.95 1 $9.95
Ambitex N400 Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves Blue Large 100/Box (NLG400) • Staples $9.79 1 $9.79
Staples Graph Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 3-Hole Punched White 80 Sheets/Pack (ST40476B) • Staples $3.13 3 $9.39
Bostitch 3-Hole Punch, 12 Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (HP12) • Quill.com $8.99 1 $8.99
Crayola 24 ct. Colors of the World Washable Fine Line Markers (58-7810) • Staples $8.91 1 $8.91
Paper Mate Arrowhead Cap Erasers Pink 144/Box (73015) • Staples $8.80 1 $8.80
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $8.44 1 $8.44
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 1 7/8 X 1 7/8 Supernova Neonss 90 Sheets/Pad 8 Pads/Pack (622-8SSMIA) • Staples $7.51 1 $7.51
Staples Binder Clips Assorted Black 60/Pack (15339) • Staples $6.85 1 $6.85
Expo Whiteboard Cleaner - 8 oz Spray Bottle • Blick Art Materials $3.40 2 $6.80
Avery(R) Durable Labels for Kids' Gear, 3/4" x 1-3/4", Assorted Border Colors, Water-Resistant Labels, 60/Pack (41442) • Quill.com $6.49 1 $6.49
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen Medium Point Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $5.31 1 $5.31
Dot Dice - Set of 12 - White • Nasco $1.70 3 $5.10
Staples Push Pins Clear 500/Pack (32014) • Staples $4.99 1 $4.99
3M Highland Masking Tape 0.94 x 60 Yards 3 Core (MMM26001) • Staples $2.48 2 $4.96
Perk Luncheon Lunch Napkin 1-ply White 400 Napkins/Pack (PK28584) • Staples $4.87 1 $4.87
Scotch Blue Painter's Masking Tape Blue 3 Core 1 x 60yds. (2090) • Staples $4.78 1 $4.78
Staples 2-Pocket Fasteners Folder Navy (26389) • Staples $0.83 5 $4.15
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined Assorted Colors 300/Pack (TR50998) • Staples $3.91 1 $3.91
Staples Smooth Paper Clips Jumbo 100/Box (A7026600A) • Staples $1.83 1 $1.83

Materials cost

$520.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.81

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.96

Total project goal

$679.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $679.73

2 Donors

-$422.51

Donations toward project cost

-$384.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.13

match offer

-$227.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$193.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.70

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