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Ms. Galusha from Taylor MI 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 some basic school supplies to have on hand to get our school year started off on the right foot!

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My Project

Many of my students come to school without the basic necessities for learning. I do my best to provide these materials when they don't have them, but my stockpile is bare after this school year.

Help me to create a stockpile of materials so that I can help my students to be prepared for class, keep their materials organized, and ensure they're ready to learn without having to worry about having the materials to do so.

The pencils, white board markers, notebooks, and binders will replace the ones that have been lovingly used in my classroom. Help me refresh my stockpile of most used supplies going into my 9th year for my incoming students!

Ms. Galusha
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1.5", Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 (90630) • Amazon Business $40.12 4 $160.48
The City of Ember • AKJ Education $6.56 15 $98.40
Denkee 4 Pack A4 File Portable Project Case, Plastic Storage Box for 8.5" x 11" Letter Paper, Scrapbook Paper Storage Boxes Documents Magazines Holder (Inner Size 12.2 x 8.9 x 0.7 in) • Amazon Business $21.59 4 $86.36
Holes (Holes Series) • Amazon Business $5.59 15 $83.85
Staples 1 Subject Notebook 8 x 10-1/2 College Ruled 48/Pack (27498CT) • Staples $40.62 2 $81.24
V-Opitos 1000 Pack Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Bulk Pre-Sharpened Pencils with Top Erasers, Yellow Pencils for School Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.52 3 $49.56
2 Pocket Glossy RED Paper Folders with Prongs, 25 Pack, by Better Office Products, Letter Size, High Gloss Red Paper Portfolios with 3 Metal Prong Fasteners, Box of 25 Glossy Red Folders • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
Staples? Hanging File Folders, 1/5-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Red, 25/Box (ST163535-CC) • Quill.com $20.51 1 $20.51
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26

Materials cost

$688.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$728.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.60

Total project goal

$857.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $857.34

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 $857.34

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