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Ms. Saunders from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Basics

Help me give my students pencils, pens, tissues, and items to decorate our room.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Saunders's classroom raised $336

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

This year brings about a new change for myself, a new school and new grade level! I will be teaching a homeroom of 25 5th graders who come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of experiences. We will work together to grow a strong classroom community that will better us all!

The school itself sits in a neighborhood that is considered historic and is home to many ESL families.

Our school is a Title 1 community that desires to serve and grow our students.

My Project

The biggest needs at the beginning of the year? Supplies, and things to spruce up the room! This supply of pencils and erasers will hopefully hold us over for the majority, if not all year, the same for the erasers. Tissues are a constant need and I would love to start us off with a stash.

The paper, magnetic clips, and bulletin board push pins will allow our bulletin boards and walls to hold student work, or for me to create bulletin boards that will show strategies that we are currently learning.

The lights will add a bit of ambiance against harsh fluorescent lights.

Ms. Saunders Windsor Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultra Purple Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Ticonderoga Pencils, Wood-Cased, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96-Pack (13872) • Amazon Business $9.96 3 $29.88
Globe LED String Lights with Remote, Warm White, 8 Modes, Low Voltage, 49ft 100 Decorative Globe Lights for Indoor and Outdoor, Dimmable, Extendable Plug in String Lights with Timer • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Teal Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Colors, 20 Count - 1951718 • Amazon Business $16.93 1 $16.93
AmazonBasics Felt Tip Marker Pens - Assorted Color, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Medium, 24 Count • Amazon Business $6.09 2 $12.18
Teacher Created Resources Confetti Magnetic Border (TCR77149) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
CraZy TACKz 24 Tacks - 2 in 1 Push pin + Thumb tack + Cup Hook - Decorate, Organize & Hang 1000's of Items at Home, School, Office, Crafts, Jewelry & Kids Rooms - Clear in re-usable Storage Organizer • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Magnetic Hooks,22LBS Heavy Duty Neodymium Rare Earth Magnet Hook with 3 Layers Ni Strong Corrosion Protection,Ideal for Indoor/Outdoor Hanging(Silvery White,Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $8.30 1 $8.30
Mr. Pen - Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers, 120 Pieces Cap Erasers, Eraser Tops, Pencil Eraser Toppers, School Erasers for Kids, School Supplies for Teachers, Eraser Pencil, Earasers, Eraser Caps • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kohree String Lights LED Copper Wire Fairy Christmas Tree Light with Remote Control, 33ft/10M 100LEDs, AA Battery Powered, Twinkle Lights for Holiday, Wedding, Parties, Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
The Chocolate Touch • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
The Mystery of Craven Manor: An Adventure Story for 9 to 13 year olds • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$228.33

Vendor shipping charges

$5.99

Sales tax

$17.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.39

Total project goal

$335.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$335.94

2 Donors

-$224.00

Donations toward project cost

-$190.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.60

match offer

-$111.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$95.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.79

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$0.00

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