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Mrs. Runnels from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics for a New School Year!

Help me give my students a successful start to their second grade school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Runnels's classroom raised $448

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello! I am a second grade teacher at a Title I school in the inner city of Philadelphia. I absolutely love second grade and am looking forward to the next school year. Many of my students will not be able to bring in their own school supplies. These supplies will help them have a great start to second grade without feeling unprepared! I love to provide my students with their take-home folder that they use every day to communicate with their families. I also love to give students prizes and reward them for anything that I can! It gives them a sense of pride and responsibility. I also included a few decor items to help brighten up the classroom! The fluorescent light covers would be really helpful when trying to use our smartboard for lessons. It will eliminate any glare so my students can all see!

Mrs. Runnels J Hampton Moore Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

28 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GlareShade Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom or Office | Magnetic Fluorescent Light Covers for Ceiling Lights Provide Relief from Glare, Headaches, & Sensory Overload | 10 Count Warm White • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 30 $58.20
Henoyso 36 Pcs Plastic Folder with Clear Front Pocket and 3 Prong Plastic Folders with Card Slot Pocket Folders with Prongs for School Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
Crayola Neon Crayons - Assorted Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $3.52 6 $21.12
WRVCSS 6Pack Classroom caddy, assorted color for Classrooms, Kids Room, and Office Organization,9"(L) x6.7(W) x6.5(H),4 compartments • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
ArtCreativity Pop a Point Fruit Pencils, Bulk Set of 50, Non-Sharpening Pencils with Fruity Prints, School Stationery Supplies, Teacher Rewards, Cute Party Favors for Kids and Adults, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
Roaqua 30 Packs Bulk octopus Mini Pop Keychain, Fidget for Teens and Kids Birthday Party Favors Supplies Summer Student Prizes • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Cool Kids Read Books Wall Hanging, Classroom Wall Decor, Read Corner, Book Lover Gift, Kids Wall Decor, School Wall Hanging Banner, Reading Quote Banner, Playroom Reading Book • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
It Is Okay To Feel, Mental Health Wall Hanging, Playroom Decor, Child Wall Art, Back To School, Teacher Gifts, Boho Classroom Decor, Classroom Banner, Classroom Wall Decor, Wall Banner Decor • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
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
Faccito 40 Pcs Classroom Name Plate, Traditional Manuscript Flat Left or Right Alphabet Name Tags Decoration with Adhesive Dots for School Classroom Student Desks Supply(Rainbow Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Dry Erase Circles - 8 Pieces Colorful Dry Erase Dot Stickers Table Whiteboard 11.8 inch Removable Wall Decal for Classroom Guided Reading Small Group • Amazon Business $8.30 1 $8.30

Materials cost

$345.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$380.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.19

Total project goal

$447.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$447.96

6 Donors

-$261.48

Donations toward project cost

-$222.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.22

match offer

-$186.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.97

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$0.00

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