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Ms. Salafia from Meriden, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students the essentials they will need to succeed next school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Salafia's classroom raised $947

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

As a teacher, I see firsthand the daily struggles some of my students face when As a teacher deeply committed to fostering a love of learning and ensuring every one of my students has the opportunity to thrive, I often see firsthand the challenges they face when lacking basic necessities. My goal is to create an equitable and engaging classroom where all my students can reach their full potential, and that starts with having the right tools. You see, my students are a wonderfully diverse and resilient group. They come from a variety of backgrounds, each with unique talents and perspectives that enrich our classroom community. They are bright, curious, and eager to learn, but sometimes circumstances beyond their control create obstacles. When you consider donating student essentials like pencils, Chromebook chargers, tape, and highlighters, you're directly investing in their ability to succeed and helping me level the playing field for each and every one of these special learners.

What truly makes a difference in their learning and well-being are the resources that allow them to participate fully and feel supported.

Beyond the fundamental tools, donations of disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy learning environment for these incredible kids. When they have easy access to these supplies, it helps prevent the spread of germs, leading to fewer absences and more consistent learning. Your contribution of these seemingly small items has a big impact, fostering a classroom where my students can focus on learning without the worry of illness or lacking essential tools. Your generosity empowers them and sends a powerful message that their education matters.

Ms. Salafia Francis T Maloney High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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
ECR4Kids Bentwood Stackable Stools, Classroom Furniture, Earthtone, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
USB Type C HP Chromebook Charger 45W fit for HP Chromebook 14, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Samsung, Google Type C Laptop Fast Charging Power Supply Cord • Amazon Business $9.99 8 $79.92
Kleenex Professional Cube Facial Tissue 2-ply White 90 Sheets/Box 36 Boxes/Carton (21271) • Staples $75.74 1 $75.74
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 2 $50.98
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Classpack© of 240 • Nasco $38.36 1 $38.36
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 2 $34.96
Turn in Trays Classroom, 4Pcs Paper Trays for Classroom, Book Baskets for Library, Drawers, Office, Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Turn in Trays Classroom, 4Pcs Paper Trays for Classroom, Book Baskets for Library, Drawers, Office, Home (4 Color B) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
URSKYTOUS 150Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Cute Puzzle Pencil Erasers for Classroom Rewards Fun 3D Take Apart Toys Bulk Treasure Box Prizes Party Favors School Supplies • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Madisi Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm Medium Point, HB #2 Lead, Assorted Barrels, 144-Count • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 1" x 3", 100/Box (4444) • Quill.com $10.66 2 $21.32
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel Design Series, Clean Scent,Clear, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4), 9652-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pilot G2 Pens 1.0 mm - 10 Pack of 5 Blue and 5 Black Pens Ballpoint Medium Point, Refillable & Retractable • Amazon Business $19.23 1 $19.23
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $17.76 1 $17.76
Staples Invisible Clear Tape 0.75 x 36 yds. 1 Core Transparent 12 Rolls/Pack (52477-P12) • Staples $17.24 1 $17.24
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 1 $15.74
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser 1.88 x 22.2 yds. Clear 6/Pack (142-6) • Staples $13.63 1 $13.63
Pilot G2 Gel Pen Set - 1.0 mm, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $12.97 1 $12.97
Short USB C Cable 6 inch, 3 Pack iPhone 15 Car Charger Cord Fast Charging 0.5ft USB A to USB Type C 3A Cable for Charging Station Compatible with iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy S23, Google Pixel, Moto G53 • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99
NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Lotion for Dry Skin, Pack of 2, 16.9 Fl Oz Pump Bottles • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Amazon Basics Desktop Stapler with 1000 Staples, Office Stapler, Lightweight, Easy to Use, 25 Sheet Capacity, Non-Slip, Black, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, Black Two-Tone, 1 Dispenser/Pack (C60-BK) • Amazon Business $2.83 3 $8.49
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 5 $7.35
SUNGUY Short 6-inch Micro USB Cables, 3Pcs 0.5FT Android Charger Fast Charging Data Cord Compatible with Galaxy S6 S7 Edge, Charging Station, TV Stick, PS4, Chromecast, Android Phone • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Schoolgirl Style Industrial Chic 36-Piece Number Bulletin Board Cutouts, Blank and 1-30 Number Cutouts for Bulletin Board, Classroom Table Numbers, Modern Farmhouse Classroom Décor • Amazon Business $3.88 1 $3.88

Materials cost

$733.33

Vendor shipping charges

$29.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$804.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.92

Total project goal

$946.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$946.15

3 Donors

-$464.26

Donations toward project cost

-$409.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.64

Matching donations from our partners

-$464.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$394.61

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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