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Ms. O'Connor from Wichita, KS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowered Learners

Help me give my students tools for focus, creativity, confidence, and learning success.

  • $784 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

I will be teaching 6th–8th grade Special Education Language Arts, and I’ll be working with a group of students who are determined, creative, and full of potential. My students face challenges with reading and writing. What I love most is their resilience and how proud they are when they meet their goals.

This project will help provide essential writing tools, organizational supplies, and classroom organization solutions.

These resources will support students as they develop their writing skills, keep track of materials, and work in a calm, structured space. Many of my students benefit from having clearly labeled tools, visual aids, and systems that help them stay focused and confident.

Your support means my students will have what they need to thrive—materials that remove obstacles and create an environment where learning feels possible and progress is celebrated. Thank you for believing in them!

Ms. O'Connor Brooks Center for STEM and the Arts Magnet Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Wichita, KS View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano, Medium, Gray Plush • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Epic Creations Dry Erase Paddles - 24 Pack 8.11 x 6.14 Inches - Double Sided Handheld Whiteboard - Dry Erase Signs - Hand Held White Board - Auction Paddles - White Board Paddles,Hand Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $38.70 1 $38.70
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
INNER-ACTIVE Sensory Tubes for Kids Fidget Tubes for Calm Down Corner Anxiety Relief, Occupational Therapy Toys, Liquid Motion Bubbler for Visual Sensory Play, Count Down Timer (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Shuttle Art 360 PCS Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 30, Break-resistant, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, Bulk Pack School Supplies for Teachers & Students • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Storex Plastic Double XL Wide Book Bins 7 x 9.2 Assorted Colors 6/Carton (71126E06C) • Staples $27.06 1 $27.06
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Medium (Blue+Green)) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
DLUCKY 4Pcs Classroom Organization and Storage Paper Tray Holds 4A Paper,Paper Trays for Classroom Toy,Crayons,Handicrafts Storage,Also for Library, Drawers, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom • Amazon Business $24.59 1 $24.59
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencil Sharpner for 6-8mm Pencils, Fast Sharpen in 3-5s, 3 Sharpness Setting, Sharpen 10000 Times for School/Classroom/Teachers • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Lincia 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Metal Floating Magnetic Book Display Shelf for Teacher Office(17 x 2.4 x 2 Inch,White) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
MaxGear Hanging File Organizer Box, Acrylic Filing Folder Organizer for Letter Size, Portable Desktop Box with Handles, Clear File Crate Storage Boxes for Office Home • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Ireer 24 Pieces Magnetic Strips Retro Magnetic Border for Classroom Whiteboard Bulletin Board Decorative Strips with Adhesive Borders for Bulletin Chalkboard(Fan Shaped) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.94 1 $13.94
JAM Paper Heavy Duty 3-Hole Punched Plastic 2-Pocket Folders Multicolored Assorted Fashion Colors 6/Pack (383HHPFassrt) • Staples $13.48 1 $13.48
Pendaflex Glow Twisted Recycled File Folder, 1/3-Cut Tab, Assorted, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (40526) • Quill.com $11.47 1 $11.47
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $9.73 1 $9.73
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221) • Quill.com $8.63 1 $8.63
Officemate Premium #1 Paper Clips, 1,000 Paper Clips (10 Boxes of 100 Each) (99916) , Silver • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80
CREECHWA Blue Paper Clips and Binder Clips Set, Metal Assorted Sized Binders with Push Pins, Cute Office Supplies for Desk, Desk Accessories • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Heavy Duty Staples, 3000 Staples, 100 Sheet Capacity, 1/2-Inch Leg Length, 23/13, Staples for Heavy Duty Staplers, Office Staples, Desk Staples, Big Staples, Paper Staple, Large Staples • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
JAM Paper Jumbo Paper Clips, Dark Blue, 75/Pack (42186869) • Quill.com $6.14 1 $6.14
School Smart Vinyl Coated Paper Clip, 1-1/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100 - Durability • School Specialty $1.57 1 $1.57

Materials cost

$585.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.16

Sales tax

 $41.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$665.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.52

Total project goal

$783.44

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