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Ms. Melanie from Trenton, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back-to-School Boost: Creative Supplies for Young Minds

Help me give my students back to school supplies for the 2025- 2026 school year

  • $2,686 goal

This project expired on December 13, 2025.

This project expired on December 13, 2025.

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Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy
Trenton, NJ Grades 9-12

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 Project

My students are creative, curious, and eager to learn. They come to school each day ready to explore new ideas and express themselves in unique ways. This collection of colorful and engaging back-to-school supplies will help them start the year feeling prepared, supported, and inspired.

The markers, pencils, and crayons will allow them to bring their ideas to life through art and projects.

The stickers, bracelets, and fun accessories will serve as positive motivators and rewards for hard work and good behavior. Essential tools like index cards, tape, scissors, and staplers will help them stay organized and develop strong study habits. Classroom decorations and privacy shields will create an environment that feels welcoming and focused. Our new A Place for Everyone Classroom Carpet will give each student their own special space during group lessons, story time, and classroom discussions, helping them feel included and comfortable.

With these resources, my students will have everything they need to participate fully, think creatively, and build confidence in their learning. Every supply will help make our classroom a place where they feel safe, encouraged, and excited to grow.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

900 students impacted
Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Trenton, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

900 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Place for Everyone Classroom Carpet for 30 Kids - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00
PRIVACY SHIELD WHITE 24PK 18HX48W • Teachers' School Supply $116.19 4 $464.76
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera Charcoal Gray + MiniMate Accessory Bundle & Compatible Custom Case + Fuji Instax Film Value Pack (50 Sheets) Flamingo Designer Photo Album • Amazon Business $168.95 2 $337.90
Beats Pill - speaker - for portable use - wireless • Best Buy Education $149.99 1 $149.99
3m Company - Post-it Self-stick Tabletop Easel Pad • Teachers' School Supply $41.83 3 $125.49
Westcott CarboTitanium Guillotine Paper Trimmer - 12" • Blick Art Materials $52.73 1 $52.73
[100 Count] Mega Pack of XLarge Bags Jumbo 3.5 GALLON BIG Size Clear Thick Freezer Food Storage Bags for Toys, Arts, Crafts, Moving, Clothing & Closet Organization (packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $46.09 1 $46.09
Crayola Colored Pencil Classpack, 12-Assorted Colors, Set of 240 • School Specialty $41.99 1 $41.99
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $34.64 1 $34.64
EXPO© Low-Odor Dry-Erase Markers - Fine Tip - Black • Nasco $32.00 1 $32.00
Honoson Scissors Blunt Tip Scissors Safety Multipurpose Stainless Steel Paper with Comfort Grip Handles for Operation School Class Office Supplies (Blue, red, green, black, purple,100 Pieces) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Index Cards 3x5, Ruled Index Cards, Flash Cards for Studying, Colored Index Cards, Note Cards, Study Cards, 210 pcs Lined Colored Index Flashcards for Office and School Suplplies • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
CupaPlay 24 PCS Happy Black History Month Party Favors Rubber Bracelets - Freedom Day Patriotic Party Supplies Goodie Bag Stuffers Fillers Silicone Wristbands • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Outus 120 Pcs Scented Pencils Graphite HB Pencils with Erasers Colorful Fruity Wood Fun Pen for Kids Students Teachers Office Classroom Reward Supplies Party Favors Christmas Stocking Fillers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Scotch Magic Invisible Clear Tape Refill, 0.75" x 22.2 yds., 1" Core, Clear, 6 Rolls/Pack (810S6) • Quill.com $16.49 1 $16.49
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.75 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls with 6 Tape Dispensers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
TV TOPVALUE 200 Pack 5 oz Paper Cups, Disposable Small Bathroom Mouthwash White Cups for Office, Parties, Travel, Picnics and Events • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
IDREAMBAND 60 Pieces Motivational Wristbands For Students , Colorful Inspirational Rubber Bracelets, Classroom Prizes/Gifts For Students. Party Supplies，Birthday Gifts，School Prizes For Teens Kids • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer Cars... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Accesory • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
40 Rolls Washi Tape Set - 15 mm Wide Colored Masking Tape for Kids, Decorative Adhesive Tape for DIY Crafts, Gift Wrapping, Scrapbooking Supplies, Bullet Journals, Planners, Party Decorations • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
LockerMate By Bostitch Bostitch Ascend Stapler, Blue • School Specialty $11.84 1 $11.84
48 Rolls Washi Tape Set - Decorative Masking Tape Colored Marbling Patterns, Adhesive Artists Tapes for Journaling Supplies, DIY Crafts, Scrapbooking, Junk Journal Supplies, School Supplies • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
9 Pieces Black History Posters African American Inspirational Wall Art 16x11inch Posters for Middle School and High School Classroom Library Office or History Classroom Decorations or Homeschool • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neureyte 66 Pieces Birthday Rubber Bracelets(22 Styles),Colored Birthday Wristband for Birthday Party Favors,Stretch Birthday Rubber Wristbands for Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
300 Pieces Inspirational Quote Stickers for Teens Students Teachers, Motivational Stickers for Water Bottles Women, Aesthetic Laptop Decal Waterproof Vinyl Positive Sticker for Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $8.52 1 $8.52
LRCXL Colored Masking Tape 10 Rolls - 1 Inch x 327 Feet of Rainbow Colors Painters Tape, Craft Tape, Labeling Tape, Paper Tape for Party Decorations, DIY(2.5cm X 10m) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
MonEnfance 300 PCS Cute Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles, Skateboard, Laptop, Multicolor Cartoon Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Speech/Thought Bubbles Accents • Teachers' School Supply $6.99 1 $6.99
Double Sided Tape for Crafts, Double-Sided Tape for Arts, Scrapbook Supplies, Photography, Gifts Box, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Backing, Tear-by-Hand, 6 Roll Heavy Duty Multi-Size Adhesive Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers, Assorted Pastel Colors, Set of 20 • School Specialty $5.47 1 $5.47
Scotch Desktop Dispenser, 2.7", 1" Core, Black (MMMC38BK) • Quill.com $5.32 1 $5.32
TOAOB 100pcs Wiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive for Craft Sticker Eyes 6mm to 35mm Assorted Sizes and Colors Round Plastic Crafts Eyes for DIY Arts Crafts Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
1 Hole Paper Punch w/ Metal Catch • Teachers' School Supply $2.47 1 $2.47

Materials cost

$2,115.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $105.26

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$31.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,282.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$402.78

Total project goal

$2,685.21

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