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Ms. Rook from Charleston IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Broke Teacher, Need Help

Help me give my students various supplies they need throughout the year for success!!

  • 1 donor
  • $490 still needed

expires Sep 06

  • 1 donor
  • $490 still needed
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My Project

Being a teacher in 2024 is hard. Between the demands of the job, academic and life skills levels of the children, and providing a classroom that feels safe/like home cost a lot of money. My classroom is a 7th and 8th grade special education classroom that has varying needs from 1st-5th. With varying levels, comes extensive needs and supplies needed to enhance and enrich learning. Please help me provide items for my kids to use in my room for the next academic school year and help us have an amazing year!!!

Ms. Rook
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marbrasse 8 Tier Desktop Literature Organizer, Mesh Paper Organizer Desk Organizers, File Sorter Mail Center Paper Storage Cabinet Classroom Keepers Mailbox for Office Home School, Black • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Onhear Ear Protection for Shooting, Noise Cancelling Headphones for Autism, Adjustable Noise Cancelling Ear Muffs for Adults, Earmuffs Hearing Protection for Shooting Range, Shooting Ear Protection • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
2 Pack Power Strip Surge Protector-5 Widely Spaced Outlets 3 USB Ports(1 USB C Port),1250W/10A with 5Ft Extension Cord, Power Strips with Surge Protection, Wall Mount for Home Office,Black • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine and Ultra-Fine Tips, 45 Count, Ultimate Color Collection • Amazon Business $38.63 1 $38.63
BOBOKA 20Pcs Pencil Holder for Desk, Adhesive Pen Holder for Classroom Clipboard Attachment, Silicone Pencil Holder & Marker Holder for School Office Desk Accessories, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Kntiwiwo 6-Tier File Organizer for Desk, Under Desk Storage with Sliding Trays, Metal Standing File organizer with Mesh Paper Letter Tray, File Organizer Stand Organization for Office, Home or School • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Loddie Doddie Liquid Chalk Markers | Dust Free Chalk Pens - Perfect for Chalkboards, Blackboards, Windows and Glass | 6mm Reversible Bullet & Chisel Tip Erasable Ink (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers (MPCE40-BLK), Bright Edition Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School, Perfect Teacher Appreciation Gifts • Amazon Business $5.78 4 $23.12
Hasbro Gaming Taboo Party Board Game With Buzzer for Kids Ages 13 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.41 1 $21.41
Bacteria Science Kit Petri Dishes with Agar and Swabs | Top Science Fair Project Bacteria Growing Kit | Prepoured LB-Agar Plates and Cotton Swabs | STEM for Kids Aged 6 7 8 9 10 Girls Boys Gifts • Amazon Business $19.76 1 $19.76
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Fashion Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $18.65 1 $18.65
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
Would You Rather? Family Card Game: Fun Questions, Hilarious Answers, Lively Conversations! • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
SHARPIE IF Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count, Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count, Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.16 1 $8.16

Materials cost

$401.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.23

Total project goal

$514.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $514.89

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $489.89

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