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Mrs. Lukacs from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Great Start to an Adventurous Year (25-26)

Help me give my students have an amazing start of 3rd grade (2025-2026 school year)

  • $743 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

My Project

Who wouldn’t want to start the school year with basic essentials that keeps everything organized and functional? Having materials such as clip boards, pencils, and crayons allows students to effectively participate in all lessons throughout the classroom. My current students choose to work from different areas in the room, but with limited clipboards, they have to use books to write on.

Making sure students are comfortable and feel safe and welcome in the classroom is an essential component in motivating them to start their 3rd grade adventure off right.

Organization is very important and teaches students how to be responsible. These materials will help promote responsibility and help them become effective leaders one day.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them the materials they need to start the year. Some families are not financially able to provide materials needed, so with your help, this will bring joy seeing them walk in on the first day of school to materials that they can call their own.

I have seen how my previous choices can positively affect my students’ work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more as they start their 3rd grade journey.

Mrs. Lukacs Whitewater Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, 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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crtiin 10 Pack Pencil Storage Boxes Bulk Large Clear Plastic Pens Cases with Lid Stackable Crayon Storage Container Box Transparent Markers Organizer • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
Henoyso 72 Pcs Plastic Folder with Clear Front Pocket and 3 Prong Plastic Folders with Card Slot Pocket Folders with Prongs for School Office(Purple) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Fainne 12 Pcs Plastic Pencil Box Large Crayon Box Pencil Case with Snap Closure Lids Multi Purpose Clear Plastic Storage Organizer for School Office Supplies, 4 Colors • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Honeywell QuietSet 32.8 H 5 Speed Oscillating Tower Fan White (HYF260) • Staples $67.36 1 $67.36
Fellowes 25041 Literature Organizer - 24 Compartment, Letter, Dove Gray • Amazon Business $64.39 1 $64.39
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Kiggos 25 Transparent Colored Clipboards Bulk for Classroom Office Plastic Clipboard Low Profile Kids Clip Boards Standard Letter Size Holds 100 Sheets Hanging Hook Colorful Clip Board • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
C P CHANTPOWER 20V 1.5Ah Li-ion Battery Powered Hot Glue Gun Full Size with 12 PCS Glue Sticks, Rechargeable Cordless Glue Gun with Charger for DIY Projects, Arts, Crafts & Home Quick Repairs • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
2025-2026 Global Printed Products Deluxe Teal Floral 8.5" x 11" Academic Weekly & Monthly Planner, Plastic Cover • Quill.com $28.07 1 $28.07
Hongri Wooden Clipboard, Fashion Design Clip Board for Classroom Students,Teacher, Women, Kids, Cute Custom Pattern, Standard Letter Size 9 x 12.5 in with Low Profile Metal Clip, Black Peony • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54

Materials cost

$550.16

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$42.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$631.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.41

Total project goal

$742.73

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