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Mrs. Beaston from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics!

Help me give my students the basic classroom supplies that we need this year to have a great classroom experience.

  • $578 goal

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Hello! First, thank you to everyone who has supported my classroom over the years - without you, truly, I would not be able to do half the things I've wanted to with my students.

This year, I'm hoping to fund some of the basic supplies I need to run our classroom.

Our classwork is a mixture of online and hands-on, project based learning, so we need headphones (to listen to and create online content) as well as colored pencils, markers and chart paper for in-class projects and anchor charts. Additionally, I oftentimes need to print out resources and work for students, which requires a lot of toner throughout the year. Finally, most of my 7th grade students don't know how to read an analog clock. By having a "teaching" clock in the classroom, they will learn how to read it.

Your generous donation will help me to teach 60+ students English and Social Studies. I look forward to having the basics I need to complete our classroom set-up so my students can have the best learning environment possible.

Mrs. Beaston Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it� Self-Stick Easel Pad Value Pack, 30 Sheets, Ruled, Yellow, 30"H x 25"W, 4/Pk • Quill.com $109.99 1 $109.99
Geiserailie 36 Pack Classroom Headphones for Students in Bulk 12 Multi Colored Children On Ear Headset for Schools, Libraries, Computer Lab, Testing Centers • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
TESEN TN450 TN420 Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for Brother TN450 TN420 Black Toner Cartridge Use for HL-2270DW HL-2240 HL-2280DW MFC-7360N DCP-7065DN MFC-7240 IntelliFax-2840 4-Pack • Amazon Business $39.48 1 $39.48
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
X-ACTO TeacherPro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue • Amazon Business $35.57 1 $35.57
Command� Large Wire Hook, White, 3 Hooks (17069-3ES) • Quill.com $15.99 2 $31.98
LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 96 Pack Black Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip, Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for School, Office Supplies, Perfect for Writing on White Board, Mirror,Calender • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89
June Gold 39 Assorted Colored Dry Erase Whiteboard Markers, 13 Unique Colors, Chisel Tip, Low Odor, Comfortable Grip & Vivid Lines • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
CIGERA 12" Wall Clock for Kids Learning to Tell Time with 3D Colorful Dial, Silent Battery Operated Movement, Great Wall Decor for Classroom, Homeschool, Playroom and Kids Bedroom • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
X-Acto Bulldog Clip - No. 4 Clips, Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $13.30 1 $13.30
Digital Alarm Clock - LED Clock Large Display for Bedroom, Desk, and Office - Temperature Display, Adjustable Brightness, Voice Control, 12/24H Display - USB and Battery Operated (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Amazon Basics Low-Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase White Board Marker, Assorted Colors - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Amazon Basics 12-Pack Low-Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase White Board Markers - Black • Amazon Business $6.46 1 $6.46

Materials cost

$444.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$491.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.68

Total project goal

$577.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $577.89

5 Donors

-$533.46

Donations toward project cost

-$491.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.43

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