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Ms. Telly from Hamtramck, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Great Start

Help me give my students the necessary supplies to get the school year off to a great start.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Telly's classroom raised $339

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many of my students come to me with minimal ability to understand or speak the English language. Providing them with color-coded materials, such as folders, copy paper, and notebooks, makes it easier for them to locate what they need to participate.

My goal is to provide an organized space for my students to learn in while also engaging them in exciting new opportunities.

I teach in a very culturally rich environment. My students love coming to school and getting the opportunity to engage in activities they would not do at home. The art supplies (washable watercolor paint set, washable tempera paint, watercolor paper) in this project will allow them to express themselves in creative ways. I also requested facial tissues and disinfecting wipes.

Ms. Telly Dickinson West 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.

Hamtramck, MI 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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, 24 per Pack, Colors May Vary (65000) • Amazon Business $27.46 2 $54.92
120 Sheets Watercolor Paper 8.5 x 11, 140 lb/300 GSM Cold Press Watercolor Paper Bulk White Water Color Paper for Kids Child Students Adults Artists Drawing • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $29.99 1 $29.99
School Smart 2-Pocket Poly Folders, Blue, Pack of 25 - Lightweight - Heavy Duty - Durable • School Specialty $26.47 1 $26.47
School Smart 2-Pocket Poly Folders, Red, Pack of 25 - Lightweight - Heavy Duty - Durable • School Specialty $26.47 1 $26.47
Clorox Company Disinfecting Wipes, 3-Pack, White (Units per case: 2) • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 60 Sheets/Box, 4 Boxes/Pack (54308) • Quill.com $8.69 2 $17.38
School Smart Washable Tempera Paints, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Neon Fluorescent Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $17.02 1 $17.02
Crayola Washable Watercolor Paint Set, Oval Pan, Assorted Colors - Durable • School Specialty $3.97 4 $15.88

Materials cost

$245.88

Vendor shipping charges

$8.58

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.85

Total project goal

$339.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$339.00

2 Donors

-$169.50

Donations toward project cost

-$144.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.42

Matching donations from our partners

-$169.49

Match offers toward project cost

-$144.07

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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