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Ms. Trotter from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Necessities!

Help me give my students some basic necessities to last the school year!

  • 3 donors
  • $378 still needed

expires Nov 21

  • 3 donors
  • $378 still needed
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Ms. Trotter Hoyland Elementary School
Houston, TX Grades PreK-2

My Project

Back to school shopping is happening, but more and more families are finding it harder to provide supplies for their children to start the year. I want to build my personal stash of supplies, and have a community bin of supplies for my babies that may have less than their classmates.

But, as a second-year teacher my basic necessary supplies (and money) are low, and the year hasn't even started yet.

This fundraiser will include, scissors, glue, markers, crayons, pencils, printer paper, notebook paper, snacks, prizes, and other regular goods to start the year strong. Please help support a second grade teacher at a Title I school give her kids what they deserve!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Trotter Hoyland Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Houston, TX 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $67.89 1 $67.89
Post-It Self-Stick Easel Pads, 25 x 30 Inches, Unruled, White, 30 Sheets, Pack of 2, 0.25x25x34.375 - Adult - Easy Portability • School Specialty $54.99 1 $54.99
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $30.99 1 $30.99
Fidget Pack Box for Boys Girls 4-12, FunKidz Fidget Toys for Kids 5-7 Autistic Sensory Mystery Birthday Gifts in Reusable Portable Treasure Box Nice Party Favors • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $2.19 10 $21.90
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray with Bacterial Odor Eliminator for Home & Office, Sanitizing Air Spray, Air Freshener Alternative, Mountain Spring Scent, 10 oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Kids Scissors 5 Inch, 24 Pack Safety School Scissors for Kids, Blunt Tip, Assorted Colors, Left and Right Handed, Classroom Bulk Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Nicunom 600 Pack Pencil Eraser Caps, 10 Colors Pencil Top Erasers Bulk, Kids Eraser Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers, School Supplies for Teachers Sudents Classroom Home and Office • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $14.09 1 $14.09
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Westcott ‎55878 Pink Erasers Bulk Set, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mott's Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks, Made with Real Fruit Puree (40 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 8oz - Calendar, Organization, Essential Supplies for Office, School, Classroom, Teachers • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$365.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.81

Total project goal

$478.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $478.72

3 Donors

-$97.00

Donations toward project cost

-$86.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $377.31

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