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Mrs. Merz from Olathe, KS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Educational Supplies to Keep the Learning Flowing

Help me give my students supplies for lessons and tools to help keep the classroom organized.

  • $439 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

My Project

I have such an incredible group of hardworking students. Several of my students are English Language learners, I am always looking for more ways to make the classroom easy for all learning to learn in.

This project is filled with items that will help create a more organized space for the students to learn and grow.

The book bins will be used to organize chapter books and make them more accessible to the students. My students are in great need for extra headphones and new pencil pouches to keep headphones organized. Each item in this project will help the classroom function better and create a stronger learning environment. This supply list will be used for years and numerous students in the years to come as well.

Mrs. Merz Countryside Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Olathe, KS View local requests

More than half of 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

17 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 1 $74.68
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 432 • Blick Art Materials $49.44 1 $49.44
Post-it Super Sticky Wall Easel Pad 25 x 30 Lined 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pads/Pack (561WL-VAD-2PK) • Staples $48.99 1 $48.99
Really Good Stuff Chapter Book Library Bins with Dividers, 8¾" x 13½" x 7¾" - 4 Pack, Primary Colors | Large Plastic Shelf Bin Organizer for Classroom Library, Books, Documents, Files, Magazines • Amazon Business $47.94 1 $47.94
Marspark 48 Pieces 3 Ring Pencil Pouch Pencil Bag Pencil Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouch Bulk Pencil Cases With Clear Window for Boy Girl School Office Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
TOTiyea 100 Pack Plastic Spiral Binding Coils,12mm(1/2") Binding Spirals,90 Sheet Capacity,4:1 Pitch, Black • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39
TOTiyea 100 Pack Plastic Spiral Binding Coils,6mm(1/4") Binding Spirals,30 Sheet Capacity,4:1 Pitch,Black • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (04, Blue) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$315.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$372.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.81

Total project goal

$438.72

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