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Ms. Westbrook from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students basic supplies to help our classroom run smoothly.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Westbrook's classroom raised $439

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My Project

School starts soon, and it's time for a restock. I'm proud to be starting my fifth year as a Baltimore City Schools teacher, and very excited to be teaching an AP class for the first time! Due to this shift in my teaching responsibilities, I need supplies that will allow my classes to run more smoothly.

My goal is to train my students to function more independently in an academic setting, particularly by equipping them for future success by teaching crucial executive functioning skills.

Students will receive more tools that will facilitate their learning this year, including binders and highlighters to support with crucial literacy skills (organization, annotation, etc.). I also have included supplies to enhance my ability to help students succeed on important assessments, including a tripod (my AP students will be recording presentations to submit to College Board) and supplies to organize & charge Chromebooks in the classroom.

Project tagged as

Baltimore, MD
Grades 9-12
Literacy
Literature & Writing
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Westbrook Frederick Douglass High School 450 Grades 9-12

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, Clearvue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 • Amazon Business $26.21 2 $52.42

LACCHOUFEE 600 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99

Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Color Will Vary (73389) • Amazon Business $23.11 2 $46.22

Universal 45W Type C USB C Chromebook Charger USB-C Laptop Replacement for HP 14 14A 11 11A G9 6 7 8 EE X360 14-ca051wm 14-ca052wm,Lenovo Acer Samsung Google Asus Dell Chromebook Power Cord Adapter • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96

Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96

A5 Lined Paper 6-Hole Punched, 500 Sheets (1000 Pages), Compatible with Filofax A5 Organizer, 100gsm, White • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90

XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set with Cleaning Teeth, 55" Long Handle Indoor Sweeping Combo for Home Office Kitchen, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97

LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 60 Pack Black Low Odor Whiteboard Markers, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Dry Erase Whiteboard Mirror Glass for School Office Home • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59

Juvale 18 Piece 11x14 Large Neon Poster Board Cutouts - Paper Signs for Science Fair Projects, School Poster Board Presentation Supplies, and Decorations (6 Shapes) • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73

HBlife 2pcs Bamboo Dish Plate Bowl Cup Book Pot Lid Cutting Board Drying Rack Stand Drainer Storage Holder Organizer Kitchen Cabinet（Keep Dry） • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Aureday Cell Phone Tripod Stand, Flexible Travel Tripod with Remote and Mount,Small Cellphone Tripod for iPhone＆Android Phones,Cameras,Gopro,Webcam(Sponge) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Amazon Basics Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, Contains 62% Ethyl Alcohol, 67.60 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) (Previously Solimo • Amazon Business $11.04 1 $11.04

HTVRONT Blue Painters Tape - 1 Inch x 60 Yards x 3 Rolls Masking Tape, Multi-Surface Painters Tape, Paint Tape for Wall, Painting, Craft, Art Supplies, Clean Release Painter's Blue Tape • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88

Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages 1 x 3 100/Box (4444) • Staples $8.29 1 $8.29

Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pack (38264PP) • Quill.com $5.27 1 $5.27

Materials cost			$318.80
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$19.13
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.78
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$372.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$65.77
Total project goal			$438.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$438.48
5 Donors			-$215.50
Donations toward project cost			-$189.92
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$25.58
match offer			-$215.05
Match offer toward project cost			-$182.79
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$32.26
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$7.94
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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

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