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Mrs. McElhenny from Adelphi, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basics for Budding 6th Grade Scholars

Help me give my students composition notebooks, colored pencils, headphones, index cards for flashcards, and, for a little bit of fun, Sour Patch Kids to use as a reward during our vocabulary games.

  • 4 donors
  • $342 still needed

expires Dec 15

  • 4 donors
  • $342 still needed
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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As we gear up for an exciting year of discovery in 6th Grade Social Studies, I am reaching out for support.

Your contribution will directly impact our students' ability to engage in hands-on learning, from filling composition notebooks with historical notes to creating vibrant maps with colored pencils.

Students will need index cards for flashcards and, for a little bit of fun, Sour Patch Kids to use as a reward during our vocabulary games. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Thank you for your generosity and for investing in our students' education!

Mrs. McElhenny Buck Lodge Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Adelphi, MD View local requests

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

122 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Better Office Products Quad Ruled Composition Book Notebook, 12 Pack, Hardcover 4x4 Graph Ruled Paper, 80 Sheets, 9.75" x 7.5", Assorted Color Covers, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $21.77 4 $87.08
Kaysent Heavy Duty Classroom Headphones Set for Students - (KHPB-4Mixed) 4 Packs Multi-Colors Kids' Headphones for School, Library, Computers, Children and Adult(No Microphone) • Amazon Business $30.80 2 $61.60
Tape Logic? Laser Labels, Rectangle, 8" x 3 1/2", White, 300/Case (LL134) • Quill.com $34.22 1 $34.22
Pacon Neon Multi-Purpose Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 24 lb, Assorted Neon Colors, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $14.09 2 $28.18
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $2.69 10 $26.90
DomeStar 3 Packs Mexican Party Decoration, 54 Feet Plastic Papel Picado Fiesta Banner Cinco de Mayo Garland for Mexican Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
SOUR PATCH KIDS Big Kids Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy, Bulk Candy, 240 Count Box • Amazon Business $20.76 1 $20.76
ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painters Tape, 1 Inch Wide (0.94 In. x 60 Yds), 6 Rolls, Blue Paint Tape Protects Surfaces and Removes Easily, Masking Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use (2090-24EP6) • Amazon Business $18.51 1 $18.51
Oxford Glow Index Cards 4 X 6 • Teachers' School Supply $6.96 2 $13.92
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 1" x 3", 100/Box (4444) • Quill.com $10.94 1 $10.94

Materials cost

$326.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.04

Sales tax

 $19.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.39

Total project goal

$455.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $455.95

3 Donors

-$90.00

Donations toward project cost

-$80.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $341.54

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