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Mrs. Waters from Saint Stephens Church VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Classic Classroom Staples

Help me give my students the right start to the school year with a few classroom staples and organizational pieces.

  • $375 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I am fortunate to have students who are eager to gain independence. They are self starters. They are creative. They are motivated to complete tasks efficiently while still honoring a standard of high quality.

Unfortunately, creativity is crippled when a student is limited in what he or she can do because of what he or she does not have.

My students are humble and are grateful for anything they receive. Things as simple as a pack of markers put smiles on their faces and give them the confidence to compete with top students on projects as they see the playing field leveled by a basic school item.

My Project

In a technology-centered world, many assume that classic classroom staples have become obsolete; however that is not the case. Though we digitize, and reuse what we can, we are always in need of the same consumables year after year.

Color, creativity, and clutter-control are necessities in every classroom regardless of the subject being explored.

Basics such as coloring supplies, sharpeners, and staples not only help students and teachers create nicer-looking product, they are also tools that help create and pinpoint meaning and understanding within the lessons taught. The simple stuff is what makes the greatest impact.

Mrs. Waters
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Guard Dog Security Door Jammer 2-in-1 Adjustable Door Knob Jammer & Sliding Patio Door Security Bar – 40 Different adjustments (1, Black) $39.99 1 $39.99
Expo 80001 Low Odor Chisel Point Dry Erase Markers, Black, 12 Units per Box, Pack of 4 Boxes, 48 Markers Total $29.32 1 $29.32
Samsill Economy 3 Ring Binder Organizer, 3 Inch Round Ring Binder, Customizable Clear View Cover, White Bulk Binder 4 Pack, Model:MP48587 $19.99 1 $19.99
Cardinal by TOPS Products OneStep Printable Table of Contents and Index Dividers, 52-Tab, Numbered, Multi-Color (60990) $9.40 2 $18.80
Bostitch QuietSharp Executive Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (EPS8HD-BLK) $18.21 1 $18.21
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608) $15.59 1 $15.59
Dry Erase Surface Cleaner, 8oz Spray Bottle [Set of 4] $15.26 1 $15.26
Color Gel Pens - Gel Pens for Kids - Coloring Pens - Gel Pens Set - Pen Sets for Girls - Spirograph Pens - Pen Art Set - Artist Gel Pens - Sparkle Pens for Kids - 36 Gel Pens - Arts Pens $14.49 1 $14.49
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Classic Colors 10 Each $2.38 6 $14.28
Crayola Long Barrel Colored Wood-case Pencils, Assorted Colors, (68-4012), 12 pencils per pack - 6 pack $13.73 1 $13.73
Arrow Fastener 5650DTB-6 Easyshot Multi Stapler, Blue $13.19 1 $13.19
The Writing Process Mini Bulletin Board $11.54 1 $11.54
Crayola Crayons, School & Art Supplies, Bulk 6 Pack of 24Count, Assorted $10.90 1 $10.90
Oxford Index Card Binder with Dividers, 3" x 5", Color Will Vary, 50 Cards,1 Binder (73570),Assorted (Blue, Green, Red) $4.79 2 $9.58
AmazonBasics All Purpose Bulk School Glue Sticks, Washable, 0.24-oz Stick, 30-Pack $8.62 1 $8.62
Pacon Chart Tablet, 24"x32", 25 Sheets/Tablet $7.48 1 $7.48
Bostitch Office B210R-MAG Ascend 3 in 1 Stapler with Integrated Remover & Staple Storage, Purple (B210-MAG) $6.99 1 $6.99
Paper Mate Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count $5.99 1 $5.99
Magnetic Squares - 1 Tape Flexible Magnetic Sheet of 70 Self Adhesive Magnetic Squares (Each 4/5" x 4/5") - Sticky Magnets - Ideal Alternative to Magnetic Roll, Magnetic Strip and Magnetic Stickers $5.95 1 $5.95
Adtech 8" Mini Hot Glue Stick Stick-24pk, 24 Count $3.97 1 $3.97

Materials cost

$283.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.14

Total project goal

$374.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$374.27

4 Donors

-$188.44

Donations toward project cost

-$177.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$165.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$140.94

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.02

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$0.00

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