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Ms. Gibbs from Detroit MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Basic Supplies to Start the Year Strong!

My students need supplies and materials to start the year strong! Basic supplies like paper, pencils, and dry erase markers can make all the difference in a student's success in school!

  • $1,028 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our school serves students from pre-K though 12th grade. The students we teach are facing some of the greatest challenges in the country; 99% of our students receive free/reduced price lunch. Many of them struggle with the effects of inconsistent housing.

Despite obstacles, our students are champions.

They have lofty goals and pursue excellence daily. Many of our students dream of being doctors, veterinarians, teachers, and entrepreneurs. College graduation is the focus for our students, but they need strong support systems to help them close the achievement gap.

My Project

Not every family has the luxury to be able to provide the basic school supplies their kids need, which can be detrimental to student success. Many of our students are between one and three grade levels behind when they start the school year. Throughout our network of schools, we are working diligently to close the achievement gap so every student has access to the life he or she chooses.

By providing pencils, paper, scissors, markers, and other essential classroom supplies, you are helping kids who need you the most!

Additionally, mini white boards, dry erase markers, and pencil boxes will support learning in the classroom every day. Remember how excited you were to open a brand new pack of crayons? I want my students to have the feeling this year, too!

Ms. Gibbs
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (80699) • Staples Advantage $9.89 10 $98.90
Chenille Kraft Dry Erase Student Boards, Plain White, 9" x 12", 10/St • Staples Advantage $23.99 4 $95.96
Westcott Kleencut Kid's 5" Blunt Scissors, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (04252) • Staples Advantage $19.69 4 $78.76
Crayola Classpack Washable Markers, Broad Point, Assorted Colors, 200/Box • Staples Advantage $65.14 1 $65.14
Crayola Crayons Classpack, 16 Colors, 800/Box • Staples Advantage $60.10 1 $60.10
Staples 40 Quart Plastic Locking Lid Container, 6/Case • Staples Advantage $42.54 1 $42.54
Learning Advantage Mini Markerboard Eraser, 5/Set • Staples Advantage $7.99 5 $39.95
Romanoff Products 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" Pencil Box, Strawberry • Staples Advantage $17.39 2 $34.78
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack, 240/Box • Staples Advantage $33.55 1 $33.55
Staples Remarx Dry Erase Markers, Asst, 24pk • Staples Advantage $16.27 2 $32.54
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples Advantage $6.49 5 $32.45
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (16699/13161) • Staples Advantage $6.49 5 $32.45
Post-it Notes, 3" x 3" Cape Town Collection, 100 Sheets/Pad, 18 Pads/Cabinet Pack (654-18CTCP) • Staples Advantage $29.99 1 $29.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3" Miami Collection, 100 Sheets/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Staples Advantage $29.99 1 $29.99
Staples Pre-Sharpened Wood Pencils, No. 2, 48/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.86 10 $28.60
Expo Dry-Erase Starter Set, Low Odor (80653) • Staples Advantage $5.54 5 $27.70
Staples Filler Paper, 8" x 10 1/2", Wide Ruled, 3-Hole Punched, 120 Sheets • Staples Advantage $1.00 20 $20.00
Staples Filler Paper, 8" x 10 1/2", College Ruled, 3-Hole Punched, 120 Sheets • Staples Advantage $1.99 10 $19.90
Bella Storage Solutions Snap Lid Shoe Box; 6qt., Clear with Blue Tint Lid • Staples Advantage $1.29 10 $12.90
Elmer's Glue Sticks, All-Purpose, 30/Pack • Staples Advantage $9.82 1 $9.82
Staples Tape Dispenser, 1" Core, Black • Staples Advantage $4.59 1 $4.59

Materials cost

$830.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$873.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.07

Total project goal

$1,027.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,027.14

14 Donors

-$885.41

Donations toward project cost

-$755.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.81

match offer

-$138.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$117.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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