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Ms. Parsons from Winston Salem, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Our Classroom from the Ground Up

Help me give my students school supply basics such as pencils, notebooks, and scissors; storage solutions such as turn-in trays, supply organizers, and a bookshelf; and sanitary products such as wipes and tissues.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Parsons's classroom raised $853

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My Students:

I teach English at a high-need public high school in North Carolina, where many of my students face challenges outside the classroom that most adults would struggle to manage.

Yet every day, they show up – full of curiosity, creativity, and heart. They’re writers, readers, deep thinkers, and dreamers. They deserve a classroom that’s stocked with the tools they need to thrive.

My Project:

As I build my classroom from scratch, I’m requesting basic supplies like pens, highlighters, sticky notes, notebooks, and folders. These aren’t flashy items – but they are absolutely essential for daily learning. These supplies will support annotation, journaling, creative projects, literature circles, and everyday organization. I'm also asking for storage solutions. With 30 students in a small classroom, items like bookshelves and storage caddies are essential to functional space.

With your help, we’ll be able to start the year off strong. I want my students to walk into our classroom and immediately feel like it’s a place built for their growth and success – not one where they have to worry about how they’ll get the materials they need.

The Impact:

Your donation helps create equity in a public school classroom where resources are limited – but the potential is limitless. Every pen, notebook, and sticky note you fund will help a student write their story, think deeply, and feel seen.

Ms. Parsons R.J. Reynolds High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Winston Salem, NC 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sauder 5 Tier Book Shelf Wooden Bookcase Multipurpose Bookshelf for Home Office, Living Room, in Chalked Chestnut • Amazon Business $150.07 1 $150.07
Clipboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $34.77 1 $34.77
feela 70 Pack Mini Composition Notebook Bulk, Cute Pocket Composition Note Pad, Small Journal Notebooks for Students College School Supplies, 4.5" X 3.25", Narrow Ruled, Black Marble Covers • Amazon Business $33.14 1 $33.14
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.19 1 $27.19
Teacher Created Resources Assorted Bright Colors Portable Plastic Storage Caddy 6-Pack for Classrooms, Kids Room, and Office Organization, (Lime, Orange, Pink, Purple, Teal, and Yellow) 3 Compartment • Amazon Business $26.17 1 $26.17
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle • School Specialty $12.67 2 $25.34
Turn in Trays Classroom, 4Pcs Paper Trays for Classroom, Book Baskets for Library, Drawers, Office, Home • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Sooez 6 Pack Extra Large Pencil Box, Plastic Pencil Case Crayon Box Bulk, Clear Marker Organizer Plastic Containers with Lid, Stackable Storage Box for Craft, Pen, Art, School Supply, Black • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Bostitch EZ Squeeze 3-Hole Punch, 20-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (ACI2220) • Quill.com $20.69 1 $20.69
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 3 x 3 Supernova Neons Collection 70 Sheet/Pad 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Staples $19.31 1 $19.31
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen Medium Point 1.0mm Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $6.34 3 $19.02
Bostitch Office InPower Spring-Powered Desktop Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, One Finger Stapling, Includes 210 Staples, Jam Free, Opens for Tacking, Breast Cancer Awareness Pink • Amazon Business $16.94 1 $16.94
Janisfirst Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag, Plastic Zip File Folders,A4 Letter Size Waterproof Document Pouch for Office Supplies, Arts & Crafts Organizing Storage (10 Colors 40 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.04 1 $16.04
Scotch Magic Tape, Invisible, 3/4 in x 800 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Refill, Home Office and Back to School Classroom Supplies • Quill.com $15.99 1 $15.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $14.07 1 $14.07
HongyiTime 90 PCS Colorful Strong Magnetic Push Pin Magnets, Office / Classroom Magnets,8 Assorted Color, Perfect to use as Kitchen Home and School, Map Magnets,Whiteboard Magnets • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
8" Scissors Bulk 6-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Macaron Colored Paper Clips, Large Paper Clip, 2" Jumbo Paper Clips,300pcs Big Paper Clips for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 4x6 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40178) • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.41 1 $7.41
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Black, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for College and Classrooms • Quill.com $5.32 1 $5.32
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 3 $4.41
Officemate Assorted Size and Color Rubber Bands, 4 oz (82025), 0.05 x 5.75 x 1.75 inches, Assorted • Amazon Business $3.18 1 $3.18

Materials cost

$623.73

Vendor shipping charges

$12.48

Sales tax

$48.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$724.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.80

Total project goal

$852.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$852.02

10 Donors

-$705.26

Donations toward project cost

-$616.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.99

match offer

-$127.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$107.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.76

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$0.00

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