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Ms. Stewart from Dallas, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Stewart's classroom raised $747

Adventure Awaits in This Classroom!

Help me give my students the materials and tools for the adventures of 4th grade.

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Ms. Stewart Aikin Elementary School
Dallas, TX Grades 3-5

My Project

Hello! I am entering my second year of teaching at a Title 1 school in Dallas. Teaching in a Title 1 school presents unique challenges and opportunities. Many of my students come from low-income families and face significant obstacles both in and out of the classroom. Despite these challenges, they are eager to learn and succeed.

My goal is to create a classroom environment that is not only supportive and nurturing but also engaging and inspiring for each of my students.

To achieve this, I am seeking support to acquire essential classroom materials, including general supplies like notebooks, folders, paper, and Expo markers, as well as tools to enhance student engagement and focus, such as fidgets and stickers. Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of my students by providing them with the resources they need to succeed. Together, we can create a positive and impactful learning environment that helps each student reach their full potential.

Thank you for considering my project and for your commitment to supporting education.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Stewart Aikin Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Dallas, TX 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

40 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners SoftScape 15 inch Round Classroom Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for Daycare, Preschool, Playroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary, 11232-CT • Amazon Business $66.87 1 $66.87
30 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Kids Headphones Student Headphones Wired Class over Head Earbud on Ear Set with 3.5 mm Plug 10 Colors Adjustable with Microphone Headset Earphone for Library • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Goefun Grid Easel Pads Self Stick - Anchor Chart Paper for Teachers, Flip Chart Paper with Sticky Back, 25x30 inches，30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads • Amazon Business $43.98 1 $43.98
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size with Business Card Slot, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $36.35 1 $36.35
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Small (8 PCS)) • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (2003894) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
Kagan Cooperative Learning Flip Chart: Structures (MFLKS) • Amazon Business $30.54 1 $30.54
Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Color Will Vary (05510) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Silly Sports & Goofy Games • Amazon Business $29.00 1 $29.00
IRIS USA File Box WeatherPro File Organizer Plastic File Box for Letter/Legal File, Water Resistant Document Box, Durable Lid, Seal w/ Secure Latching Buckles, Stackable, Nestable, Clear 32 Qt. 1Pack • Amazon Business $27.09 1 $27.09
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $25.44 1 $25.44
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Eamay Small Group Management Pocket Chart with 84 Cards to Keep Small Groups Organized and On Task (Black) • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (04, Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Amazon Basics Hanging Organizer File Folder, Legal Size, 8.5 x 14 inch, Pack of 25, Green • Amazon Business $13.63 1 $13.63
Amazon Basic Care - Original Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
30 Packs Clear Plastic Ruler 12 Inch Straight Ruler with Centimeter and Millimeter, Metric Rulers Bulk for Kids Classroom School Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Bekayshad Stickers for Kids, 200 Pack/PCS Water bottle stickers for Classroom Cute Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Teens Girls Prizes for Kids Laptop Stickers for School • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Fidget Simple Fidget Pack, 35pcs Fidget Toys Set with Popping Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids and Adults Simple Fidget Stress Relief Kit Gift for Party Classroom Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, Notebook Paper, Wide Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets per Pack (73183), Pack of 3 White • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
Pacon Graph Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 1/4 Inch Graph Ruled, 500 Sheets, White • School Specialty $7.72 1 $7.72
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Child-Friendly, Acid-Free and Washable - 7 Grams, Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser School Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49

Materials cost

$595.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.05

Total project goal

$746.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $746.98

2 Donors

-$552.39

Donations toward project cost

-$474.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.86

match offer

-$188.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$160.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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