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Mrs. Ruffner from Capitol Hgts., MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Few Necessities

Help me give my students extra printer toner, shipping labels, laminating pouches, and other supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruffner's classroom raised $565

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are smart, kind, and hardworking. They deserve to be welcomed to school with a prepared teacher and a classroom well-stocked with sufficient necessities.

Please help me give my students everything that we will need for a productive year by making our classroom a welcoming and organized environment.

The materials in my project will be used in various ways. Printer ink and cardstock is needed for printing learning resources such as flashcards and visual vocabulary words for our word wall, but it may also be used for printing important documents like student certificates. Sandwich bags are used for learning activities such as collecting items during nature walks, but they are also used for snacks, of course! Baby wipes are needed to keep our hands and faces clean from food, bodily fluids, and more.

Batteries are often needed to power learning games and tools, such as our microscope. One of our iPads funded through DonorsChoose is without a case, and I don't want to risk breaking it. We definitely need the iPad case not only to protect our valuable resource but to be able to use it.

All of these tools I am requesting will be put to good use in the classroom and will alleviate the stress of trying to make due without. Thank you in advance for supporting my ELD classroom.

Project tagged as

Capitol Hgts., MD
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
English Language Learning
Traditional School
Instructional Technology
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Ruffner Carmody Hills Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Capitol Hgts., MD 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 28 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

TN227 TN-227BK/C/M/Y High Yield Toner Cartridge 4 Pack: Compatible for Brother TN223 TN-223BK/C/M/Y TN-227 TN 227BK/C/M/Y 227 for HL-L3270CDW HL-L3210CW MFC-L3770CDW HL-L3290CDW MFC-L3750CDW Printer • Amazon Business $51.18 2 $102.36

LC401XL LC401 MFC-J1010DW Ink Cartridges for Brother Printer LC 401 401XL for MFC-J1010DW MFC-J1170DW MFC-J1012DW MFC-J1800DW MFC J1010DW - 4 Pack High Yields Black Cyan Magenta Yellow • Amazon Business $22.37 4 $89.48

Avery Full-Sheet Printable Shipping Labels, 8.5" x 11" Customizable Stickers, White, 100 Blank Mailing Labels, Great for Mailing, Shipping, Organizing, and More (5165) • Amazon Business $27.44 1 $27.44

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, Clear, 3 mil., Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

SEYMAC Case for iPad (A16) 11th/10th Generation 2025/2022 (11″/10.9″), Heavy Duty Full-Body Shockproof Protective Case with Screen Protector, Rotating Stand, Hand/Shoulder Strap, Colorful/Purple • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19

Full Size Hot Glue Gun Kit for Construction, DIY & Crafts, Chandler Tool 60W High Temp Large Glue Gun with Stand-Up base & 12 Glue Sticks, Perfect for Home Repair, Arts & Crafts, (Pink/Black) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98

Amazon Basics 100-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $23.81 1 $23.81

Ziploc Gallon Food Storage Bags, Stay Open Design with Stand-Up Bottom, Easy to Fill, 162 Count • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09

Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Sensitive, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs, Pack of 9 • Amazon Business $17.70 1 $17.70

Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Amazon Basics AAA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life, 36 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62

Surebonder DT-50 All Temperature 50 Glue Sticks, 4-Inch • Amazon Business $4.63 2 $9.26

Ziploc Quart Food Storage Bags, Stay Open Design with Stand-Up Bottom, Easy to Fill, 80 Count • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19

Ziploc Snack Bags with EasyGuide Texture, Small Plastic Storage Bags with Grip 'N Seal Technology, 108 Bags Total • Amazon Business $4.29 2 $8.58

100 PCS Mini Brads, Brass Fasteners 20 x 8mm, Small Metal Brad for Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking DIY, Handmade Cards • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Officemate Paper Clips (OIC99916) • Amazon Business $1.25 2 $2.50

Materials cost			$418.17
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$25.09
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.27
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$479.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$84.62
Total project goal			$564.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$564.15
4 Donors			-$317.70
Donations toward project cost			-$312.45
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$5.25
Matching donations from our partners			-$196.56
Match offers toward project cost			-$167.08
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$29.48
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$49.89
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

A Few Necessities

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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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