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Ms. Kerr from Sparks, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials for Classroom Success!

Help me give my students these headphones, computer mice, and enough pencils so that they can always do work in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kerr's classroom raised $685

This project is fully funded

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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

Title I school in Sparks, Nevada. We serve a student population of approximately 650 students. 90% of our students are comprised of underrepresented populations and 100% of our students are identified as coming from low-income households, foster care, or students facing homelessness.

The SMS vision is that every golden bear believes in their POWER (Perseverance, Ownership, Work Ethic, Engagement, Respect).

Every day, my students come into class and ask for a pencil to write with. I could argue with them about being prepared, but in the end, all I want is for them to engage in learning which would not be possible without a writing tool. I would also like to provide my students with easily accessible headphones and computer mice (with hooks for easy storage) so that they can complete math homework and iReady practice with ease during our daily Bear Build Up time. We also need to be able to use colored pencils in our science labs to illustrate/label things. This class set of pencils can be put into the individual pencil pouches for ease of use by all the students. Finally, the office chair will be a great incentive for my students to perform well in class so that they get to use it as a reward.

Ms. Kerr Sparks Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Sparks, NV 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 1000 pencils • Amazon Business $59.98 3 $179.94
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Logitech Professional Presenter R800, Wireless Presentation Clicker Remote with Green Laser Pointer and LCD Display , Black • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Crayola Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $42.64 1 $42.64
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1670) • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99
30 Pcs USB Wired Mouse Computer 3 Button Mice Bulk Corded USB Mouse for PC Desktop Laptop Computer Office School Home Classroom Supplies (Black) • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
Blue Summit Supplies Pencil Pouches, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 Pack in Assorted Colors for Storing School Supplies, Writing Utensils, and more, Cloth Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 30 Count • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Sweetcrispy Desk Chair, Armless Office Chair, Computer Home Office Low-Back Mesh Task Swivel Rolling Chair No Arms for Small Space with Lumbar Support, Black • Amazon Business $28.48 1 $28.48
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62514A05C) • Amazon Business $23.28 1 $23.28
Neosmuk Black Magnetic Hooks, Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Curtain, Grill (Black, Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $7.50 3 $22.50
Gorilla Glue Super Glue, 0.53 oz. (7805003) • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$534.08

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.71

Total project goal

$684.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$684.75

1 Donor

-$684.75

Donations toward project cost

-$582.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.71

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$0.00

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