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Mrs. Bernie from Oakland, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brand New Start in a New Classroom!

Help me give my students a new water bottles, cleaning supplies, new pencil sharper, pencils, and a water dispenser for our new classroom.

  • $780 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

My Project

For the new school year 2025-2026 our school is going through a renovation. My classroom will be moving temporarily to a portable classroom. We look forward to the new year. Since we will be in the portables

I’m asking for classroom supplies.

It be nice to have our own water dispenser in our classroom. That way my students will be free to get water and especially refill their water bottles. We do have a water dispenser at school, but will be located in the front of the school. I also want to have cleaning supplies, and school essentials available for us.

Mrs. Bernie Roosevelt Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avanti Countertop Water Dispenser, 5 Gallon, Black - Stainless Steel • School Specialty $299.92 1 $299.92
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $68.99 1 $68.99
Bedwina Bulk Water Bottles For Kids - (pack Of 12) 18 Oz - 7.5 Inch Bpa-free Plastic Water Bottles With Pop-up Tops & Handles For Summer, Reusable Water Bottles Bulk For School • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
NYHI 300 Pack 8 oz White Paper Disposable Coffee Cups Hot Cold Beverage Drinking Cup for Water Juice Espresso Tea Ideal for Water Coolers Party • Amazon Business $32.49 1 $32.49
Amazon Basics Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, Contains 62% Ethyl Alcohol, 67.60 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) (Previously Solimo • Amazon Business $11.04 2 $22.08
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72

Materials cost

$538.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.89

Sales tax

 $49.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$662.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.88

Total project goal

$779.21

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