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Ms. N. from Milwaukee, WI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back To School, And Ready To Learn!

My students need school supplies and other classroom materials to help them take full advantage of their learning experience and to be well prepared for all of their social and academic needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. N.'s classroom raised $1,393

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My Students

My students, my "kids", represent your typical inner city school-full of kids that want to learn, but need help getting the right tools and materials in place to help them all be successful. We know that ALL students want and can learn, but when obstacles get in the way students often feel discouraged and unsuccessful. Nearly all of my students come unprepared every day, and though it is out of their control, and I do my best to provide them with supplies, they 'feel' the pressure of not having adequate supplies.

I teach at a Title I school (100% free lunch) in the Sherman Park neighborhood where the riots and civil unrest took place in Milwaukee, WI in August 2016.

My kiddos were resilient, expressed levels of maturity and understanding ahead of their years when discussing and understanding social justice, and even helped plant trees in the area in restoration efforts. My kids face countless obstacles daily concerning racism, poverty, violence and more...school and classroom supplies shouldn't add to that list. The supplies they need will continue to help them be prepared and help them towards becoming successful!

My Project

We focus so much on college readiness that sometimes we lose sight of just day-to-day readiness! Nearly all of my students are in low-income/high poverty situations and school supplies and other necessary materials are difficult for their families to come by, and unfortunately, are not provided by the school either due to budgetary cuts.

I want my students to have a fighting chance towards being successful, and getting them the materials they need to perform their very important jobs as students, is crucial!

Pencils will give the students tools for writing in their notebooks from notes to reflection to exploring creative or out of the box thinking, and for practicing what they learn in school in the classroom and at home. Basic classroom supplies such as kleenex, sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will help to keep our students to practice good classroom hygiene and helping one another stay healthy. My students will greatly benefit having a pair of headphones to use to lessen the distraction from their activity and the activities of others, and a plug in computer mouse to make testing and other activities easier to navigate.

Lastly, we are working hard to integrate the arts into all of our core subjects because research has shown it is a most wonderful and effective strategy for helping students learn. Having even just basic art and project supplies (crayons, markers, paper, scissors, glue) and places to store materials and projects (storage carts and organization cubicles) , in addition to the every day needed supplies will help my students feel at ease and give them less to stress an worry about and therefore less energy and effort they're spending away from learning and growing their brilliant minds.

Project tagged as

Milwaukee, WI
Grades 3-5
Visual Arts
Literacy
Traditional School
Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. N. Townsend Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total

AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse (Black) • Amazon Business $6.29 35 $220.15

Storex Book Bins, 11-Inch, Assorted Colors, 6 Bins (70110U06C) • Amazon Business $23.21 6 $139.26

ED1TC Hb Stereophone Ideal for Schools Libraries & Trng Dept • Amazon Business $7.25 15 $108.75

Safco Products 9424MO Wood Adjustable Literature Organizer, 36 Compartment, Oak • Amazon Business $97.42 1 $97.42

TOPS 1-Subject Spiral Notebooks, College Rule, 10.5 x 8 Inches, 70 Sheets/Book, 6-Pack (65007) • Amazon Business $8.99 6 $53.94

Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 25 x 30.5 Inches, 30-Sheet Pad (2 Pack) and Assorted 8 Pack of Sharpie Flip Chart Markers • Amazon Business $50.46 1 $50.46

Best 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade Scissors, Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97

PURELL Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer - 2L Pump Bottle, Original - 1 Bottle • Amazon Business $22.21 2 $44.42

Elmer's Jumbo Glue Stick (3 Pack) 1.4 oz (40g) each - Washable Disappearing Purple • Amazon Business $10.96 4 $43.84

Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $40.42 1 $40.42

Colore HB 2 Pencils with Eraser (144-Piece) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98

Crayola 240 Ct Colored Pencil Classpack, 12 Assorted Colors (68-8024) • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98

Viva Choose-A-Sheet* Paper Towels, White, Big Plus Roll, 24 Rolls • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

School Smart Tagboard - Heavy Weight - 12 x 18 inches - 100 Sheets - White • Amazon Business $13.43 2 $26.86

Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb / 89 gsm, "Happy" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.96 2 $23.92

12 Pk, BAZIC Standard Size Polka Dot Paperboard Clipboard w/ Low Profile Clip (Colors May Vary) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

X-ACTO SchoolPro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty, Blue/Grey • Amazon Business $21.30 1 $21.30

Command Wire Hooks Value Pack, Small, White, 9-Hooks (17067-9ES) • Amazon Business $5.80 3 $17.40

Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, Medium Count Flat, 170 ct, 6 Pack. Designs May Vary • Amazon Business $14.54 1 $14.54

Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Pockets, Letter Size, Gray/Bright (92060) • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $12.23 1 $12.23

Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point, Limited Edition Tropical & Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01

Staples Stickies 3" x 3" Assorted Watercolor Pop-Up Notes, 6/Pack OF 100= 600 notes pads • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80

Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $7.44 1 $7.44

Post-it Pop-up Note Dispenser (WD-330-BK) • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90

Paper Mate Write Bros Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0 mm), Blue, 60 Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost			$1,136.70
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$17.05
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,183.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$208.90
Total project goal			$1,392.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,392.65
26 Donors			-$1,201.88
Donations toward project cost			-$1,030.75
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$171.13
Matching donations from our partners			-$180.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$153.00
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$27.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$10.77
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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