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Mrs. Berg from Indianapolis, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Classroom!

Help me give my students scissors, markers and books and posters about diversity.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Berg's classroom raised $690

This project is fully funded

My Project

Providing the beginning of the year supplies to all of the students helps create an equal start to the year. Good quality scissors are a must for 3rd grade. With this project everyone will have great scissors, markers that work and social emotional supports.

The Celebrating Diversity Poster Pack will help ensure that all students will feel welcomed in the classroom.

It is extremely important that students see themselves represented in the classroom decor.

The beginning of the school year is a time filled with excitement, nervous energy, and new opportunities. With this project students will return to school with fresh supplies, ready to meet new teachers, reconnect with friends, and take on new challenges.

Your donations help make it a great year for all!

Mrs. Berg Sidener Academy for High Ability Students Grades 3-5

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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.

Indianapolis, IN 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 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (SAN86001) • Staples $11.24 7 $78.68
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 2 $67.48
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $25.27 2 $50.54
Fiskars 5" Pointed-Tip Scissors Classpack for Kids Ages 4-7 with Art Caddy Organizer (24-Pack), Kids Scissors for School or Crafting, Back to School Supplies, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $48.89 1 $48.89
SONGMICS Rolling Cart, 3-Tier Storage Cart, Storage Trolley with Handle 2 Small Organizers, Steel Frame, Plastic Baskets, Utility Cart, Easy Assembly, for Bathroom Laundry Room, White UBSC067W01 • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Celebrating Diversity Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
BOBOKA 20Pcs Pencil Holder for Desk, Adhesive Pen Holder for Classroom Clipboard Attachment, Silicone Pencil Holder & Marker Holder for School Office Desk Accessories, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
24 Pack Stress Balls for Kids, Fidget Stress Relief Toys Squeeze Balls for Boys Girls Classroom Exchange School Prize and Party Favors Gifts • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Youyole 9 Pcs Fidget Marble Maze Mat Bulk, Soft Fabric Sensory Cloth Stress Relief Toys Quiet Classroom Fidget Toys for Kids Back to School Supplies, 7.8 x 6 Inch(Starry Sky) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
36 Pcs Blue Chair Bands Fidget Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Chair Bands Rubber Band for Chair Elastic Chair Bands Stress Bands Chair Leg Strap for Kids Chairs Students ADHD Sensory • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
BEAN LIEVE 4-Pack Game Buzzers - Family feud Buzzer with Lights and Sounds, Answer Buzzers for Classroom, Quizzes Party, Buzzer for Game Show for Kids, Adults and Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted, 24 Pack (1949557) • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.41 2 $14.82
JuneLsy Pencil Grips Pencils Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for Kids Toddler Preschoolers Students Children Special Needs (18PCS) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
MIN CI Fridge Magnet, 40Pcs Refrigerator Magnets Small Rare Earth Magnets for Whiteboard Magnets, Strong Push Pin Magnets for Classroom, Magnetic Decorative Magnets, Office and Dry Erase Magnets • Amazon Business $8.86 1 $8.86
LEOTER 30 Rolls Washi Masking Tape Set, 15mm Wide Colorful Rainbow, Decorative Writable Craft Tape for DIY Scrapbook Designs • Amazon Business $8.28 1 $8.28
KTRIO Magnetic Staple Remover Tool 4 Pack, Professional Stapler Removers Flat Staple Puller Stick for Classroom, Office, Home, Classic Black • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pack (38264PP) • Quill.com $5.27 1 $5.27

Materials cost

$546.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$585.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.37

Total project goal

$689.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $689.11

8 Donors

-$626.31

Donations toward project cost

-$536.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.45

Matching donations from our partners

-$57.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$48.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

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