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Mrs. McKenna from Pontiac MI is requesting Classroom Basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Basic School Supplies

Help me give my students supplies needed to help them be successful. Basic school supplies such as pencils, erasers, glue sticks and dry erase markers are key to our daily learning activities.

  • $237 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school is a Kindergarten through 12th grade, located in an urban area. Nearly all students in our school receive a free or reduced-price lunch. Our school has a limited budget with limited or no supplies. Many students do not have access to basic school supplies. I buy many supplies myself and I need help!

The students in my classroom are very curious and love to learn.

Their academic abilities vary greatly, so I'm always looking for ways to challenge those that are ready, and provide additional support to those in need.

My Project

These resources will be used every day by the students. They use dry erase markers daily for quick slate assessments/check-ins, as well as during center activities. The pencils and erasers are used often throughout the day, also, for various writing activities. Pencils and dry erase marker use are important tools as young students develop their fine motor skills. The glue sticks are also used during center activities, as well as daily classwork. Tape is used daily to help display student work, fix tears in papers, and sometimes books. Facial tissue and disinfecting wipes help to keep the students healthy and cut down on germs in the classroom and improve overall attendance.

Giving students basic supplies will ensure that all of the students in my class have the supplies and materials that they need to be successful and learn to the best of their abilities.

Mrs. McKenna
Grades PreK-2
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 25 students.

1 donor has given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MARKER DRY ERASE CHISEL SCHOOL SMART BLACK PACK OF 48 • School Specialty $36.56 2 $73.12
PENCIL BEGINNERS NO. 2 SOFT RND YELLOW DIX13308 PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $6.79 4 $27.16
TISSUE - SCHOOL SMART ENVIRONMENTAL 175 COUNT FACIAL • School Specialty $1.91 10 $19.10
GLUESTICK .28OZ PURPLE SCHOOL SMART PK OF 30 • School Specialty $6.23 2 $12.46
TAPE TRANSPARENT 0.50 IN X 36 YD PACK/12 • School Specialty $8.80 1 $8.80
CRAYONS CRAYOLA REFILLS RED LARGE SIZE PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $3.97 2 $7.94
ERASER PINK BLOCK MEDIUM SCHOOL SMART PACK OF 60 • School Specialty $3.17 1 $3.17
TAPE HIGHLAND 2600 MASKING 0.75 IN X 60YD • School Specialty $1.91 1 $1.91

Materials cost

$153.66

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.37

State sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.53

Total project goal

$236.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $236.86

1 Donor

-$236.86

Donations toward project cost

-$201.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.53

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