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Mrs. Taylor-Smith from Detroit, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Necessities

Help me give my students the supplies and other essentials such as Crayola crayons, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, to have a successful academic year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Taylor-Smith's classroom raised $720

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students live in an extremely impoverished area in Detroit, Michigan. 100% of our students are on free or reduced lunch. They have numerous challenges in their daily lives. Although they have hardships, the students are bright wonderful children, I feel that each one is my own.

My students are six and seven years old and learn best through hands-on learning.

They love to absorb knowledge whether it's from a chalkboard or technology. They thrive on learning when they are engaged and have numerous experiences in school as they do not have those opportunities at home.

My Project

Most of my students need basic school supplies in order to be successful in school as well as at home doing their homework. Providing Crayola crayons, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners will aid in completing assignments at school and at home. Paper and art materials will also help with hands-on learning.

The durable folders and notebooks will serve as a daily organization for my students as well as help improve accountability and their grades.

This project also includes supplies for the changing seasons. Many of my students are getting sick and we are in need of hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, and tissue. As a class, we promise to take care of the supplies and use them appropriately. Your support will be appreciated.

Mrs. Taylor-Smith Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science Grades PreK-2

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.

Detroit, MI 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
CLI Carrying Case (Pouch) for Pencils Assorted, 24/Carton • Quill.com $50.99 2 $101.98
Crayola Crayons, 16/Box • Quill.com $1.95 50 $97.50
C-Line YLW 25ct Teacher School to Home 2 Pocket BlueFolders(CLI32005) • Quill.com $39.26 2 $78.52
Westcott Kleencut Kid's 5" Pointed Scissors, 12/Pack • Quill.com $15.12 4 $60.48
Elmer's All-Purpose Washable Glue Sticks, 7g., 60/Pack • Quill.com $27.19 2 $54.38
Quill Brand ClassMate Heavy-Duty 6-Hole Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (21833-QCC) • Quill.com $40.79 1 $40.79
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom Scent, 80 Wipes/Canister, 4/Pack (90641) • Quill.com $15.12 2 $30.24
HammerMill Copy Plus Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 5-Ream Case • Quill.com $28.04 1 $28.04
Purell Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer, 2 Liter Pump • Quill.com $23.99 1 $23.99
Woodcase Pencil, 144/Pk • Quill.com $22.03 1 $22.03
Kleenex Facial Tissue, Flat Box, 2-Ply, 160 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (37392) • Quill.com $5.94 2 $11.88
Pacon Construction Paper 12" x 18", Orange, 50 Sheets • Quill.com $5.09 1 $5.09
Riverside Construction Paper, 9" x 12", Holiday Red, 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.80 1 $2.80
Pacon Riverside Paper Construction Paper 9" x 12", Holiday Green, 50 Sheets (103577 ) • Quill.com $2.54 1 $2.54
Riverside Construction Paper, Blue, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.54 1 $2.54
Pacon Riverside Groundwood Construction Paper, Black, 12"(H) x 9"(W), 50 Sheets (03607) • Quill.com $2.54 1 $2.54
Pacon Riverside Construction Paper 12" x 9", Yellow, 50 Sheets (PAC103592) • Quill.com $2.54 1 $2.54
Riverside Construction Paper, Magenta, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.54 1 $2.54
Riverside Construction Paper, 9" x 12", White, 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.54 1 $2.54

Materials cost

$572.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$611.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.92

Total project goal

$719.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$719.47

2 Donors

-$359.74

Donations toward project cost

-$305.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.96

match offer

-$359.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$305.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.96

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$0.00

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