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Ms. Dean from Birmingham, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Dean's classroom raised $326

A Small Donation, A Big Impact: Supplying a Classroom for Success

Help me give my students paper, lapboards, LED lights, a broom, and basic supplies for our classroom to make it a cleaner and healthier area.

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Ms. Dean South Hampton K-8 School
Birmingham, AL Grades 3-5

My Project

I am writing to you on behalf of my third-grade classroom. I teach at a low-income school where we are committed to providing our students with a quality education despite limited resources. As a dedicated teacher, I do everything I can to ensure my students have the materials they need, but we still face many challenges.

I am currently in need of some basic but essential supplies that will help create a better learning environment for my students.

I am asking for a pencil sharpener, felt pens, notebooks and copy paper so my kids can do their assignments. I am also requesting a broom for classroom cleanliness. I want a set of lapboards and some Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes Blends and Digraphs for my small group activities.

These supplies may seem simple, but they are fundamental to our daily activities and the overall success of our students. With your support, we can create an organized and nurturing environment where students are excited to learn.

Your generous donation will directly impact the education of bright, eager children who deserve every chance to succeed. Any contribution you can make, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for considering our classroom’s needs. Together, we can help these young learners grow and thrive!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 8 donors
Ms. Dean South Hampton K-8 School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Birmingham, AL 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 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Ream-Less Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., White, 2500 Sheets/Carton (20587) • Quill.com $36.07 1 $36.07
Dry Erase Lapboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Lap Boards 9 x 12.5 Inch Small Dry Erase Boards for Students Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes Blends and Digraphs (2942) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
Tenmiro 130ft Led Lights for Bedroom, LED Strip Lights with Remote and App Control Music Sync Color Changing RGB LED Strip, LED Lights for Room Home Party Decoration (2 Rolls of 65ft) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Broom with Dustpan Cleaning Teeth Combo Set, Indoor Sweep Broom, 55” Long Handle Broom for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Oxford Spiral Notebook Graph Ruled - 1-subject - 24 Pack Pastel Colored Graph Notebook 8" X 10-1/2" - Math, Drawing, And Engineering Grid Paper Notebook - 70 Sheet Graph Paper Notebook Spiral Bound • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen Medium Point Black Ink Dozen (8430152) • Staples $12.15 1 $12.15
Miayon 8pcs Self Inking Teacher Stamp Set Motivational Messages Stamp Colorful Grading Stamps for School Classroom Students Homework Reward School Teacher Supplies Office Stationery Stamps with Tray • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sabary 6 Sets Hall Pass Lanyards and School Passes Set Unbreakable Wooden Bathroom Passes for Classrooms Hall, Restroom, Library, Office and Nurse School Teacher Supplies Gift (Light Color) • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$225.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.86

Total project goal

$325.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $325.71

8 Donors

-$325.71

Donations toward project cost

-$276.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.86

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