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Mrs. Crowley from Rochester, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Materials- for My (not So Basic) Classroom!

Help me give my students access to basic school supplies- other schools get them- why can't we!?

  • $333 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I work in a special education setting, where all of our students struggle with behavioral issues. My colleagues and I have to be creative in coming up with new ways to get our students learning.

Our school year is off to a great start- I have surveyed the other secondary teachers I work with to compile a list of items that they could use in their classrooms to help the learning environment- these items are what we need!

We are requesting a variety of random items- our kids love using fun writing utensils to do their work- to them, pencils are pretty boring! We are also needing some whiteboard supplies- and many of our pencils and pens have seen better days! We're also needing some basics that we've run out of- our pencil sharpener is broken, stapler, and staples! As a teacher- I'll gladly supply my students with whatever they need to be successful- even if it's untraditional!

As teachers, we aren't given any funds for our classrooms, so any donations are greatly appreciated- we work hard to come up with a learning environment that's going to help every student reach his/her full academic potential!

Mrs. Crowley
Grades 6-8
  • Phoenix Academy
  • Rochester, MN
  • More than three‑quarters of 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

    This project will reach 102 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted, 20 Count • Amazon Business $19.70 2 $39.40
Paper Mate Handwriting Triangular Mechanical Pencil Set with Lead & Eraser Refills, 1.3mm, Fun Barrel Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $2.62 8 $20.96
POWERME Electric Pencil Sharpener - Pencil Sharpener Battery Powered for Kids, School, Home, Office, Classroom, Artists – Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener For Colored Pencils, Ideal For No. 2 (Pink) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
BIC Gel-ocity Gel Stic Assorted Colors Gel Pen Set, Medium Point (0.7mm), 42-Count Pack, Colorful Gel Pens for Journaling and Lists • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Black Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), 12-Count Pack, Retractable Gel Pens With Comfortable Full Grip • Amazon Business $15.43 1 $15.43
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencils With Erasers, Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School or Office Supplies (MPCE40-BLK) • Amazon Business $7.71 2 $15.42
SHARPIE S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
EXPO White Board Care Dry Erase Wipes, 8-Inches x 5.5-Inches, 50 Count • Amazon Business $6.69 2 $13.38
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $13.17 1 $13.17
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7 mm), Black, 10 Count • Amazon Business $12.43 1 $12.43
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
PILOT G2 Fashion Collection Premium Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 5 Count (31392) • Amazon Business $5.62 2 $11.24
Colored Staples Set, 26/6 Metallic Colorful Staples Fit Desktop Manual Standard Stapler, 950 Per Pack Total 6 Pack of 5700 for Office and Study Supplies (6 Pack, Colored) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 oz • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
Bostitch Office Ascend 3 in 1 Stapler Integrated Remover & Staple Storage, 420 Staples Included, 20 Sheet Capacity, Lightweight, Pink • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
BIC Gelocity Original Long Lasting Fashion Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm) Assorted Ink, 8-Count Pack (RLCAP81-AST) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens - Assorted Color, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $5.64 1 $5.64
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, 39.3 Feet, 2-Count Pack of white Correction Tape, Fast, Clean and Easy to Use Tear-Resistant Tape Office or School Supplies • Amazon Business $2.90 1 $2.90

Materials cost

$248.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.82

Total project goal

$332.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$332.16

1 Donor

-$332.16

Donations toward project cost

-$282.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.82

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$0.00

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