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Ms. Shirley from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School: Decoration Basics

Help me give my students a vibrant and dynamic learning space that reflects their creativity and voice!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shirley's classroom raised $386

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 Project

Students love to see their voices reflected in our space! I keep a display of student work and the names of students who meet the goals of each unit in the hallway of our grade level.

These materials will help maintain the vibrant display of student work in our hallway and classroom.

It often requires a lot of tape and sticky tack to hold large posters or student projects that are laminated on the wall. Extra sticky double-sided tape will hold materials on the wall and the staple gun will keep students' names on the display in the hall outside the classroom. String helps students make a class garland of their hard work, and comes in handy for helping students keep track of their pencils throughout the year because we have them tie their pencils to their backpacks. Help me keep my students' work on the walls!

Ms. Shirley Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Milwaukee 2447-20 M12 3/8” Crown Stapler • Amazon Business $75.15 1 $75.15
Post-it Super Sticky Portable Tabletop Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 20x23 Inches, 20 Sheets,Pad, 2 Pads (563 VAD 2PK) • Amazon Business $54.45 1 $54.45
78 pcs Halloween Mini Pop Keychain Fidget Sensory Toys, Halloween Mini Pop Bulk Fidget Keychain Toy Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Keychain Bubble Pop Stress Reliever Anti-Anxiety Toy for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $22.56 1 $22.56
Stamp Joy - 6 Self-Ink Flash Stamp Set, Multicolor Teacher Stamps, Office Stationery Stamps, Pre-Inked (Inspiration Set) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 6 Jumbo Rolls – 990 Feet x 1 Inch of Colorful Craft Tape – Vibrant Rainbow Color Teacher Tape, Great for Art, Lab, Labeling & Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
10 ft Extension Cord, Power Strip Surge Protector - 8 Widely AC Outlets 3 USB, Flat Plug, Desktop Charging Station with Overload Protection, Wall Mount for Home, Office, Travel, Computer ETL Listed • Amazon Business $18.43 1 $18.43
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
Gorilla Removable Mounting Putty, 84 Pre-cut Squares, Off White (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Gorilla Tough & Clear Double Sided Adhesive Mounting Tape, Extra Large, 1" x 150", Clear, (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
656 Feet Black and White Twine,Cotton Bakers Twine Cotton Cord Crafts Twine String for Holiday • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Cotton Bakers Twine,328 Feet 2MM Natural White Cotton String for Crafts,Gift Wrapping Twine,Arts & Crafts, Home Decor, Gift Packaging(White) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$268.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.82

Total project goal

$385.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$385.44

1 Donor

-$385.44

Donations toward project cost

-$327.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.82

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$0.00

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