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Ms. Cotton from Jackson, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Come As You Are!

Help me give my students everyday needed supplies for an exceptional instructional class day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cotton's classroom raised $921

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My Project

Students will use the requested materials to obtain a successful class by having basic supplies such as pencils, pencil sharpener, and paper. By having a fresh and pleasant school environment, students can function and embrace the day a little better; cleaning our lab tables with wipes, and freshening up our room is something that everyone can take a part in. The goal for the students in my class is to make them feel as though their presence is most important to me, so just to get them to school/class is what is needed most, and having supplies on hand for them is a plus.

Ms. Cotton Lanier 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.

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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

HBCU Alum 160 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fuller Brush 17029 Electrostatic Carpet & Floor Sweeper - 9" Cleaning Path - Lightweight - Ideal for Crumby Messes - Works On Carpets & Hard Floor Surfaces - Fresh Mint • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Brawny® Tear-A-Square® Paper Towels, 16 Double Rolls = 32 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $34.28 2 $68.56
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 1000 pencils • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
MASSII 11.5 Inch Large Digital Clock with Auto DST and Sun Moon Icons, Custom Reminders and Calendar Clock, Day Date Clock for Seniors Dementia Alzheimers' Clock with Remote Control • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
MASTERTOP Spin Mop and Bucket with Wringer Set, Mop Bucket Cleaning System with Foot Pedal, 360°Rotation, 5 Microfiber Mop Pads, 1 Brush Head, Hardwood Floor • Amazon Business $58.98 1 $58.98
Scotch Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13 Inch Input, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302X) • Amazon Business $56.00 1 $56.00
June Gold 72 Mechanical Pencils, 0.7 mm HB #2 Lead, 2 Lead Dispensers/w 220 Refills & 16 Erasers, Break Resistant Lead, Convenient Side Click & Soft Non-Slip Grip • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
3 Hole Punch, AFMAT Electric Three Hole Punch Heavy Duty, 20-Sheet Punch Capacity, AC or Battery Operated Paper Puncher, Effortless Punching, Long Lasting Paper Punch for Office School Studio, Green • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
AFMAT Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6-11mm No.2/Colored Pencils, Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Auto Stop, Sharp Point, Save Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 200-Pack, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size 8.9 x 11.4 in. • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96 Count • Amazon Business $11.28 2 $22.56
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Lemon Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Lemon Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing And Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting And Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack Of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing And Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting And Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack Of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Gain Original Scent, Oil Refills, Multicolor, 3 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Hawaiian Aloha, (3) .87 fl. oz. Oil Refills • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Mediterranean Lavender, (3) .87 fl. oz. Oil Refills • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Downy April Fresh, (3) .87 fl. oz. Oil Refills • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
Paper Mate 5640115 Liquid Paper Fast Dry Correction Fluid, 22 mL, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$693.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$48.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$782.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.02

Total project goal

$920.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$920.12

1 Donor

-$920.12

Donations toward project cost

-$782.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.02

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$0.00

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