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Ms. Melancon from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students a class set of headphones, composition notebooks, folders, a drum unit replacement, and pencils.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melancon's classroom raised $483

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My Project

The supplies and materials requested will be used daily in my classroom. They will be used to help enhance the learning of my students.

I work in a low-income area so many students aren't able to bring supplies.

I want to have a class set available when needed. Some of the things I requested included composition notebooks, pocket folders, and pencils. Although my students were asked to purchase pencils, they run out quickly. We are fortunate to have Chromebooks available for student use. I have requested headphones so that students can hear without clashing sounds. I have requested a drum for my classroom printer to assist with in-class printing. We are still in a pandemic so I have requested face masks for my students and myself. I have also requested snacks for our yummy Fridays.

Project tagged as

Baton Rouge, LA
Grades PreK-2
Engineering & Technology
Mathematics
Traditional School
Instructional Technology
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Melancon Dufrocq 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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

LCL Compatible Drum Unit Replacement for OKI B411 B431 B412 B432 B461 44574301 B411d B411dn B431d B431dn MB461 MB471 MB471w MB491 MB461 MB471 MB471W B412dn B432dn B512 B512dn MB472w (1-Pack Black) • Amazon Business $55.98 1 $55.98

Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack (63795) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98

20 Pack Classroom Kids Headphones on Ear Headphones Over The Head Earphones for Student School Children Teen Boys Girls Adults, Black • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99

Oxford 2 Pocket Folders, Textured Paper, Assorted Colors (Light Blue, Red, Yellow, Orange, Green), Letter Size, 50 Per Box (67613) • Amazon Business $16.48 2 $32.96

Ultimate Candy Bulk Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Assorted Fun Size Candy Box (4lbs 8oz) Ideal for Parties, Pinatas, Halloween Candy & More • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 72 Count • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97

Starburst Bulk Candy Wholesale - 5 Pounds • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Frito-Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $23.29 1 $23.29

Frito Lay Flamin' Hot Mix, 6 Flavor Single Serve Cheetos, Doritos, Chester's & Funyuns Variety Pack, (40 Count) • Amazon Business $23.29 1 $23.29

9527 Product Thermal Laminating Pouches 100 pcs 3 Mil Clear Letter Size Laminating Sheets - 8.5 X 11 Inch • Amazon Business $13.76 1 $13.76

EHH Black Disposable Face Masks, Individually Wrapped, Breathable Face Mask for Men Women, 3- Ply, Comfortable Adult Masks with Adjustable Nose Wire & Elastic Ear Loop 50 Pcs, Black • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 24 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home, and Office (8-Color, 1.97 x 1.97 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Funight KN95 Face Masks 25 Pack 5-Ply Breathable Filter Disposable Face Masks Black • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Kids Disposable Face Masks, 100 Pack Kids Masks Disposable, Kids Face Mask Childrens Disposable Face Mask (Colorful) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost			$345.15
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$30.20
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.18
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$410.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$72.45
Total project goal			$482.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$482.98
3 Donors			-$382.98
Donations toward project cost			-$325.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$57.45
match offer			-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.00
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Back to the Basics

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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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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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