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Mrs. Billups from Hamden, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Young Minds With the Tools to Thrive

Help me give my students basic supplies and a consistent and organized teacher.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Billups's classroom raised $873

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a 4th grade teacher, I strive to create a classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and excited to learn. Many of my students come from underserved communities and don't always have access to the basic supplies they need to succeed. With your support, I can provide essential materials like notebooks, pencils, books, and art supplies that make daily learning possible. Your generosity will help foster creativity, boost confidence, and ensure every child has the tools they need to reach their full potential this school year. Also, stay organized in the classroom.

Mrs. Billups Booker T Washington Academy - Middle Grades 3-5

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.

Hamden, CT 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

28 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
SYKIARIOL Rolling Storage Cart with Drawers,Utility Cart With 8 Drawers and Wooden Tabletop,Rolling Drawer Cart,Storage Drawer Cart for Living Room,Classroom,Bedroom,Bathroom,Dorm,Office,Purple • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $57.39 1 $57.39
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $53.19 1 $53.19
Bluetooth Barcode Scanner with Stand，2.4G Wireless & USB 2D QR Handheld Barcode Reader Scanner for Library Book, Warehouse Inventory, Store • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
DinoFire USB Rechargeable RF 2.4 GHz Green Light Presentation Remote, Powerpoint Clicker Wireless Presenter Presentation Clicker Slide Advancer for Mac/Keynote/PC/PPT • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Light Blue, Orange, Blue, Black) • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
ArtBin Store-In-Drawer Cabinet - 30-Drawer • Blick Art Materials $37.87 1 $37.87
Floor Lamp for Living Room, Standing lamp for Bedroom, Drop-Resistant White Lampshade, Standing Lamp for Bedroom Study Office Hostel Kid’s Room • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
WORKPRO 7.2V Cordless Hot Melt Glue Gun, Rechargeable Fast Preheating Glue Gun Kit with 20 Pc Premium Mini Glue Stick, Automatic-Power-Off Glue Gun for Art, Craft, Decoration, USB Type-C Cable Include • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Bic Gelocity Quick Dry Assorted Colors Gel Pens - Medium Point (0.7mm) - 24 Count Pack - Retractable Colored Pens with Comfortable Grip • Amazon Business $27.83 1 $27.83
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Pettop Fluffy Deep Green Area Rug for Bedroom Living Room, 3x5 Feet Super Soft Shaggy Plush Fuzzy Rugs for Girls Kids Boys, Non-Slip and Washable Rug for Nursery Classroom, Carpet for Rooms Decor • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Antner 30 Pack Oversized Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves Reusable Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Page Protectors, Heavy Duty Work Pockets School Teacher Classroom Office Organization Supplies, 10 Color • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Secura Home 60-Minute Visual Timer, 7.5 Inch Oversize Countdown Timer Clock for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool with Magnetic Backing （Emerald） • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Green Office Supplies,UPIHO Teal Desk Accessories,Stapler and Tape Dispenser Set for Women with Stapler,Tape Dispenser,Staple Remover, Staples, Clips, Scissor and Tabs for Students, Office Clerks • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Ollny Curtain Lights 6.6x6.6ft, 200 LED String Lights with Remote 8 Modes Dimmable Timer, USB Power Fairy Light for Bedroom Backdrop Indoor Wall Window Wedding Decor, Warm White • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Westcott Titanium Bonded 8" Titanium Multi-Purpose/Heavy Duty Scissor, Pointed Tip, Gray/Yellow, 3/Pack (17532) • Quill.com $12.44 1 $12.44
Unipows Wireless Mouse - 2.4G Slim Portable Computer Mouse with Nano Receiver, Less Noise Mobile Optical Mice for Notebook, PC, Laptop, Desktop (Gradient Mint Green) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Desk Pencil Pen Holder, 5 Slots 360°Degree Rotating Pen Organizers for Desk, Desktop Storage Stationery Supplies Organizer, Cute Pencil Cup Pot for Office, School, Home, Art Supply, Dark Green • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Large Paper Clips 200pcs, Jumbo Paper Clips 2 Inch, Paperclips Office Supplies, Colored Paperclips Big Size, Vinyl Coated Giant Colorful Clips for Paperwork • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Professional Magnetic Staple Remover Puller Staple Puller Tool Staples Remover Staple Removal Tool for School Office Home (3PCS) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$690.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$741.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.94

Total project goal

$872.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $872.91

2 Donors

-$315.92

Donations toward project cost

-$268.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.39

match offer

-$556.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$473.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.55

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