You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

Ms. Smith from Baton Rouge LA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Back to Basics

Help me give my students basic school supplies to support essential learning for the school year.

  • $500 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My class is a group of bright students who are interested in becoming culturally responsible citizens.

They work hard to exemplify our school's pledge to be respectful, responsible and safe.

They are kind, gracious, courteous and my list goes on.

They are burgeoning scientists, poets, culinary artists, mathematicians, authors, biologists, thespians, technologists, activists, botanists, and artists. With the right classroom tools, I am confident they will mature into all the things they dream and aspire to become. Simply put, they are AWESOME!!

My Project

The ending to last year was definitely not what we expected. However, we are working to make this new school year awesome. We are distance learning currently, however, we anticipate returning to the physical building at some later time in the school year.

I am requesting support to purchase basic supplies like composition notebooks, rulers, cardstock, colored pencils, and scissors for my students to support their learning for the school year.

Students will need school supplies to use while at home and once they return. In an effort not to add an additional burden to parents financially, we are seeking your support. This will most definitely be appreciated.

Ms. Smith
Grades 3-5

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Smith is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmazonBasics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12 $14.14 6 $84.84
Mead Composition Book, Wide Ruled Comp Book, Writing Journal Notebook with Lined Paper, Home School Supplies for College Students & K-12, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Fashion, Assorted Colors, 12 Pack (73389) $19.99 4 $79.96
Mead Composition Books, Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, Comp Book, 5 Pack (72368) $12.49 6 $74.94
Crayola Colored Pencils, 24 Count (Pack of 12) $41.59 1 $41.59
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb / 176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01) $6.88 4 $27.52
Chandler Tool Hot Glue Gun - 60 Watt Full Size Heavy Duty High Temp Industrial Hot Melt Glue Gun Kit with 10 Pcs Glue Sticks & Patented “Stand-Up” Base Stand, for Arts & Crafts, DIY & More (Pink) $23.97 1 $23.97
36-Pack Rulers 12 Inches Bulk Value Set, Clear Plastic Ruler Measuring Tool for Student School Classroom Office, Inches and Metric Scales $14.39 1 $14.39
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$358.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.98

Total project goal

$499.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$499.89

4 Donors

-$312.43

Donations toward project cost

-$265.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.86

match offer

-$187.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$159.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support your local school!

Donate directly to any school in the US. Your donation will go towards directly purchasing urgent supplies.

Find a local school

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Baton Rouge","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[4528169],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"LA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":5069895,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/back-to-basics/5069895/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":15,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Smith","isEquityFocus":true,"authorIds":{"4528169":{"owner":"Ms. Smith","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[5069895],"proposalHash":"-500433028","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4528169_orig.jpg?crop=277,277,x0,y21&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597536374323","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20954734,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":4528169,"schoolCounty":"East Baton Rouge","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"LA","name":"Louisiana"}}