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Ms. Louis from Saint Cloud, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Essentials!

Help me give my students quality items for the begining of the school year!

  • $489 goal

This project expired on November 18, 2025.

This project expired on November 18, 2025.

My Project

It is time for back to school! Alot of my students may come to school unprepaired in whci we should noy fault them for. With these items they will have access to new markers, clipboards as well as alot of tools to help with their writing skills fo the year!

I teach at a low income school where 90% of the population are kids that speak 2 languages and or are new to country.

I would love to start the school year out with having the essentials for every student when they come into my classroom.

I want to have my students have the things a typical public school would have for them regardless if their parents income.

With your help you can help be provide these kids with new and amazing things to start the school year off!

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

48 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
26 Pack LCD Writing Tablet - 8.5INCH Doodle Board, Erasable Drawing Pad for Kids & Adults - Electronic Writing Board - Black & White • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
24 Pcs Plastic Clipboards Bulk Assorted Color A4 Letter Size Clip Boards with Low Profile Metal Clip Clipboards for Student Teacher Doctor Nurse Office Clerk Supplies, 12.32 x 8.9 Inches • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Big Bulk Candy - 8 Pounds - Individually Wrapped Candies - Big Bulk Candies - Piñata Filler Stuffers - Assorted Variety Pack for Offices, Schools, Birthday • Amazon Business $39.44 1 $39.44
Sintuff 2 Pieces Black Clipboard Holder Wood Metal Clipboard Stand Storage Rack for Teacher Student Home Office (Assembly Required) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $34.64 1 $34.64
Candy Ring Pops (40 ct.) • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
VOVRU Invisible Ink Pen 24Pcs Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Birthday Party,Writing Secret Message for Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Kids Sunglasses Bulk, Neon Sunglasses Party Favors with UV400 Protection for Kids, Boys and Girls, Party Favor For Kids, Birthday Graduation Party Supplies, Beach, Pool Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.93 1 $22.93
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 14/Pack (2023009) • Quill.com $15.27 1 $15.27
TaoBary 288 Pcs Y2k Cute Flowers Wall Sticker Colorful Floral Wall Decal Vinyl Peel and Stick Preppy Hippie Stickers Aesthetic Flowers Decor for Nursery Bedroom(9.1 x 11.4 Inch,Bohemia Series) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Chinco 4 Packs Magnetic Notebook Paper 8 x 10.5 Inch Magnetic Writing Dry Erase Sentence Strips Notepad Paper Wipe Off Chart Notebook Design Teacher Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
4000 PCS 3/4" Colored Dot Stickers Circle Color Coding Labels, 8 Color Style Colorful Coding Label Sticker for Office, Student Classroom(8 Rolls, 3/4 Inches) • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55

Materials cost

$376.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.46

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$5.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.30

Total project goal

$488.64

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