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Mrs. Bell-McReynolds from Jackson, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics!

Help me give my students pencils, crayons, math manipulative, interactive answering system and headphones.

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Mrs. Bell-McReynolds Oak Forest Elementary School
Jackson, MS Grades PreK-2

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Back to school can be stressful. Unfortunately for most of my scholars the necessary basics are sometimes hard to get. This project will allow me to provide my scholars with the basic needs to start the year off fresh and strong! Pencils and crayons are like gold for a teacher. Too often I hear “I couldn’t do the homework or my project” because they don’t have what they need. The scholars I have love to express themselves through art and writing having the supplies on hand help to eliminate the “I can’t” with some of my scholars.

The interactive answering system will help get my scholars engaged and enthusiastic about answering especially those who other wise would want to stay silent.

The math manipulative will help scholars in taking ownership over their own understanding of lessons and appeal to all learning styles.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted
Mrs. Bell-McReynolds Oak Forest 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.

Jackson, MS 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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher's Choice 8 Player Wireless Handheld Game Buzzer System - Displays First Buzz-in - Great for Jeopardy, Family Feud, Trivia and Buzzer Games - Console with 8 Joystick Buzzers, 8 Unique Sounds • Amazon Business $148.49 1 $148.49
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $30.99 3 $92.97
OSSZIT Classroom Kids Headphones Bulk 30 Pack Class Set of Headphones for Students Children Boys Girls Teen Adult,Group Learning, Computer Lab, Library, Online Lesson and Testing (10 Colors) • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 24 Boxes • School Specialty $48.22 1 $48.22
Crayola Crayons - Classpack, Pkg of 800, 16 Colors • Blick Art Materials $47.12 1 $47.12
Blank Transparent Probability Spinners • Nasco $4.17 10 $41.70
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 8/Box (52-3008) • Staples $1.38 30 $41.40
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Chisel Tip, 16 Count - Whiteboard, Calendar, Organization, Essential Supplies for Office, School, Classroom, Teachers • Amazon Business $15.63 2 $31.26
Suction Cup Spinners with Whiteboards - 10 cm - Pack of 10 • Nasco $9.75 3 $29.25
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils for Writing, Drawing and Sketching, Pre-sharpened, HB Soft Lead with Erasers, Teacher Supplies, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $14.36 2 $28.72
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $28.49 1 $28.49
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $26.24 1 $26.24
Bollmisde 12 Inch Spinning Wheel for Prizes, Spinning Wheel for Prizes, 10 Slots Spinner with Stand, Spin The Game for Parties, and Classroom Activities • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $12.39 1 $12.39
Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Wood-Cased Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Primary Colors, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $11.99 1 $11.99
Maped Essentials No 2 Triangular Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$661.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.42

Sales tax

 $46.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$764.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.89

Total project goal

$899.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $899.27

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 $899.27

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