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Mrs. Swepston from Stilwell, OK 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 school supplies to get our year started off great.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Swepston's classroom raised $325

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach at a small rural school where nearly all of our students are from low income households but that doesn't stop them from learning. These kids have a bright future ahead of them and I get to be the one to teach and love them.

Many students have several siblings, and it's hard for some parents to send supplies when school starts.

I am requesting some basic back to school basics supplies like Kleenex, scissors, glue, pencils, folders and a STEM game to help break the ice on the first day.

Mrs. Swepston Dahlonegah Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Stilwell, OK 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

20 students impacted 27donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's Washable School Glue, White, 1 Gallon • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Scissors Bulk, 24 Pack BURVAGY 6" Small Scissors School Student Blunt Tip Kids Craft Scissors, Sharp Stainless Steel Blades Safety Soft Grip Handles for Classroom Children Assorted Color • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge, 402 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys For Kids, Coding Basics For Kids, STEM Activities For Classroom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Staples� Better 2" 3 Ring View Binder with D-Rings, Purple (20247) • Quill.com $18.99 1 $18.99
Staples� Better 2" 3 Ring View Binder with D-Rings, Green (19937) • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Confetti White, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91683) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Paper Mate Clearpoint Pencils, HB 2 Lead (0.7mm), Assorted Barrel Colors, 10 Count • Amazon Business $17.30 1 $17.30
Staples� Better 2" 3 Ring View Binder with D-Rings, Yellow (20248) • Quill.com $16.99 1 $16.99
Staples� Better 2" 3 Ring View Binder with D-Rings, Orange (13469) • Quill.com $15.99 1 $15.99
Staples� Better 2" 3 Ring View Binder with D-Rings, Teal (13470-CC) • Quill.com $15.99 1 $15.99
Expo Vis-a-Vis Wet Erase Markers Fine Point Assorted 8/Pack (16078) • Staples $15.96 1 $15.96
Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Refills, 0.7 mm Medium, HB, 180 Pieces of Lead (C27BPHB6) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Kleenex Soothing Lotion Facial Tissues with Coconut Oil, 4 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (480 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $6.65 1 $6.65

Materials cost

$224.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$275.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.69

Total project goal

$324.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $324.59

25 Donors

-$287.88

Donations toward project cost

-$249.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.33

Matching donations from our partners

-$31.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$26.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.71

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