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Ms. Teel from Waterbury CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A New Beginning

Help me give my students a fresh and new start to the year!

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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 year has been a great one; my students have made so much growth academically and socially! With that being said, my materials in the classroom have seen better days.

While wear and tear is a good thing, I am seeking new materials to create a welcoming space for next year’s class.

My students come from all walks of life, and sometimes that classroom is their only safe place. With these items I am able to create a space where students can learn in a safe environment. The books will allow students to explore new worlds and escape reality. The whiteboard will allow small group to be more engaging for students and the bulletin board supplies will create engaging bulletins boards for the kids.

Ms. Teel
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Virginia Mysteries Series Set - Book 1-8 • Amazon Business $43.64 1 $43.64
Leelosp 8 Roll Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Set Multicolor Rolled Borders Trim Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Board Paper Roll Classroom Border for Bulletin Board Desk Decor(Wavy) • Amazon Business $18.59 2 $37.18
NEW SET! The Bad Guys Series 5 Books Set (Book #11 - Book #15) • Amazon Business $31.90 1 $31.90
The Bad Guys Even Badder Box Set (The Bad Guys #6-10) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
70 Feet Burlap Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Burlap Bulletin Border Trim Stickers First Day of School Bulletin Border Decorations for Back to School Classroom Desk Chalkboard Cork Board Locker • Amazon Business $7.79 3 $23.37
ARCOBIS Dry Erase White Board for Desk, 12"X16" Small Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard with Stand, 10 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Double-Sided White Board Easel for Drawing to Do List School Black • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $14.20 1 $14.20
60 Pack Dry Erase Dots Circles 6 Inch Colorful Whiteboard Marker Removable Sticker Vinyl Dry Erase Circles Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Desk Table • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Simetufy 1 Pack Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Whiteboard Marker Holder, Strong magnetic Marker Pen Pencil Organizer for Whiteboards, Refrigerator(Black) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
12Pack Fridge Magnets Small Refrigerator Magnets Strong Magnets for Whiteboard Dry Erase Board Map Kitchen Office Adult Neodymium • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Materials cost

$234.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.32

Total project goal

$315.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $315.45

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