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Ms. Summers from Aiken, SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beginning the Year in Style

Help me give my students snacks and basic supplies to help us start our year off on the right foot!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Summers's classroom raised $632

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love where I teach and I love the students I teach. They come to school every day excited to see their teachers and the staff that loves them so much. They are a special group of kiddos and I am blessed to teach them. However, I know there are some things that I need to accept help with providing to them. That's where DonorsChoose (and you!) come in.

I want to give my students snacks and basic supplies to help us have the best year in first grade ever!

Kiddos can't effectively learn if they aren't properly equipped with the right supplies. They also can't learn well if they're hungry! This project will help us with both of those needs.

Ms. Summers J.D. Lever Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, Individual Snack Size Bags, Skinny Pop, Healthy Popcorn Snacks, Gluten Free, 0.65 Ounce (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 1.5 oz. Snack Packs, 30 Count • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.60 2 $25.20
Really Good Stuff Magnetic Dry Erase Spinner Wheel - 1 Magnetic Spinner Wheel 17", for Whiteboard or Fridge, Classroom Essentials & Must Have, Home, School, & Office • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
SITAKE 2 Pcs Plastic Mini Wastebasket Trash Can with Swing Lid with 120 Trash Bags, Tiny Desktop Waste Garbage Bin for Home, Office, Kitchen, Vanity Tabletop, Bedroom, Bathroom (Pink + Beige) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Whaline 24Pcs Preppy Happy Face Magnetic Bulletin Board Border Pastel Color Smile Face Magnetic Strips Border Trim for Silly Goose Office Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb./89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91732) • Amazon Business $18.35 1 $18.35
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, 3 Flavor Back-to-School Variety Pack, 58 Count • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
GUSTO [16 oz. - 50 Count Clear Plastic Cups With Dome Lids - Perfect for Smoothies, Milkshakes, and To-Go Beverages (Formerly Comfy Package) • Amazon Business $16.71 1 $16.71
Amazon Basics Mini Brush and Dustpan Set, Pack of 2, Gray (Previously AmazonCommercial brand) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Cleaning Teeth Combo Set with 55" Long Handle, Indoor Sweep Tool for Office, Kitchen, Lobby Floor, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Pack, 15 oz, 30 ct • Amazon Business $7.97 2 $15.94
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $15.51 1 $15.51
Lance Sandwich Crackers, Variety Pack, 3 Flavors, 20 Individually Wrapped Packs, 6 Sandwiches Each • Amazon Business $7.64 2 $15.28
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original, School Lunch Snack, 41.9oz Case (54 Count) • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16
Banafich Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder for Whiteboard, Wall Mount Pen Holder for Refrigerator, Clear Pencil Holder for Fridge, Strong Magnet Locker Organizer for Classroom, Office • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Command 10 lb Medium Picture Hanging Strips 16 Pairs (32 Command Strips), Damage Free Hanging Picture Hangers, No Tools Great for Home Decor, White Adhesive • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
Sratte 48 Pcs Inspirational Silicone Wristbands Rubber Stretch Unisex Bracelets End of School Year Gift Graduation Gift for Student Middle School Prizes Classroom Awards(Fresh Color) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Famous Amos Original Recipe Chocolate Chip Bite-Size Cookies, 30 Pack Box, 30 oz • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
ECR4Kids ELR-13212 Cutting Edge SureGrip Kid's Scissor Classpack for School Classrooms, Blunt Tip, Assorted • Amazon Business $10.53 1 $10.53
m&h invites Desk Doodle Teacher Postcards - 50 Pack Positive Notes Home for Parents & Students - Elementary & Middle School Classroom Incentives - Communication Cards - Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
36 Pcs Crazy Straws, Colorful Funny Straws for Kids Reusable Silly Straws for Kids, Great for Parties and Birthday Party • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Rainbows Die-Cut Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Secura Home 60-Minute Visual Timer, 7.5 Inch Oversize Countdown Timer Clock for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool with Magnetic Backing (Emerald) • Amazon Business $8.35 1 $8.35
BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Children's Bandages for Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Wound Care Featuring Minecraft Designs, Fun Bandages for Kids and Toddlers, Assorted Sizes, 20 ct • Amazon Business $3.79 2 $7.58
BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Children's Bandages for Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Wound Care Featuring Classic Disney Characters, Fun Bandages for Kids and Toddlers, Assorted Sizes, 20 ct • Amazon Business $3.77 2 $7.54
Cra-Z-Art Pencils, Assorted Happy Birthday Designs, Pack Of 30 Pencils • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
1" x 2-5/8" Address Labels 900 Labels Sticker Paper for Laser/Ink Jet Printer mailing Labels 8.5"×11" White 30 per Sheet • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
100Pcs Cartoon Game Mario Stickers for Kids and Teen, Cool Mario Game Stickers for Adult Water Bottle, Skateboard, Phone, Laptop, Bicycle, Travel Case • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Bekayshad Stickers for Water Bottles, 100 Pack/PCS Cute Vsco Vinyl Aesthetic Waterproof Stickers for Laptop Hydroflask Computer for Teens Kids Girls • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
Amazon Basics Dry Erase Markers For Whiteboards, Chisel Tip, Low-Odor, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $4.66 1 $4.66

Materials cost

$466.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.70

Total project goal

$631.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$631.33

9 Donors

-$531.33

Donations toward project cost

-$472.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.45

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.00

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$0.00

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