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Mrs. Duke from Timpson TX 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 basic supplies such as markers and pencil sharpeners for daily use in the classroom.

  • $245 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are from a rural community that serves a high population of at-risk students. More than three quarters of our students come from economically disadvantaged homes. It is extremely important to our community that our students receive educational opportunities. We are a STEM academy school, striving to improve in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This program is really taking off and students are excited to see the possibilities available to them.

Our students are hardworking and are dreaming about a bright future.

My Project

Students will be using their dry erase markers and dry erase dots to solve math problems daily. They love having these on their desks for quick computations.

Our students love their dry erase dot because they make computations quick and fun!

The supplies we need will improve student classroom success by giving them basic items they will use everyday. Our students love using their markers to give make their journals personal and give their notes emphasis. Note taking with their markers increases their engagement and they enjoy going back and review what they have written and learned. Every math classroom needs a good pencil sharpener to keep are math students pencils sharp!

Mrs. Duke
Grades 6-8
  • Timpson Middle School
  • Timpson, TX
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 50 students.

    6 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), 12 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens are perfect for School, Office, or Home • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $25.66 1 $25.66
Buytra 10 Pack 11.8" Colorful Dry Erase Circles for Classroom Tables Desk, White Board Marker Removable Vinyl Dot Circle Set Wall Decals for Students, Teachers • Amazon Business $12.39 2 $24.78
School Smart Railroad Boards, 22 x 28 Inches, 6-Ply, White, Pack of 25 - 1485742 • Amazon Business $11.34 2 $22.68
Astrobrights Mega Collection 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm,"Joyful" 5-Color Assorted Cardstock, 8 ½ x 11 (91631) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Emraw Dual Hole Manual Pencil Sharpener with Lid & Rectangular Receptacle to Catch Shavings for Regular & Oversize Pencils/Crayons in Blue, Green, Pink & Black Great for School Home & Office – 12 Pack • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Teacher Created Resources Polka Dots Magnetic Labels (20650) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Sharpie 38250PP Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Blue Summit Supplies Pink Erasers, Bulk Erasers for Art, School, and Office Use, Classroom Set, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$175.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.64

Total project goal

$244.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$244.29

3 Donors

-$180.00

Donations toward project cost

-$164.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.75

match offer

-$51.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$43.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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