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Mrs. Pike from Durham NC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Basic Needs to Start the Year Off Strong

My students need some basic materials to start the year off strong, colored copy paper, surge protectors, and colored pencils!

  • $193 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

I teach eighth graders in Durham, North Carolina. In my classroom students explore mathematical concepts, learn advanced problem-solving skills, and challenge themselves academically. I aim to prepare my students for the ever-changing world with a good mathematical foundation for high school. My eighth graders are teatering on the edge of adulthood and have big dreams for high school and beyond while still relishing the playfulness of youth. Many of my students will come to me below grade level and need extra resources and support to close educational gaps.

My Project

In my classroom we used colored copy paper to differentiate assignments and help with organizational skills for students who have a hard time keeping track of long-term assignments.

Also our classroom has a hard time keeping up with 21 century technology demands because of the limited outlets that are provided.

These surge protectors will help us charge our new tablets and make better use of the technology the school provides.

I use colored pencils to help students with good note-taking and during some learning activities. Unfortunately, they don't last forever and my limited supply is reduced to nubs. Please help us replenish these supplies so that we can start the new year off ready to learn!

Mrs. Pike
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
[Over-Load Switch Control] iClever IC-BS03 Smart Power Strip | USB Desktop Charger, 6 AC Outlets + 6 USB Port, 4320 Joules Surge Protector with 5ft Extension Cord for Indoor & Outdoor, Black • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Crayola Colored Pencil Bulk, 240 Count Classpack, 12 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $29.48 1 $29.48
Neenah 21859 Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, Vulcan Green, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.25 1 $11.25
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, Pulsar Pink, 500 Sheets (21031) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, Lift-Off Lemon, 500 Sheets (21011) • Amazon Business $10.54 1 $10.54
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, Cosmic Orange, 500 Sheets (22651) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$122.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.87

Total project goal

$192.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$192.46

6 Donors

-$192.46

Donations toward project cost

-$163.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.87

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$0.00

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