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Ms. Baisley from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equipping Young Minds with the Essentials to Thrive

Help me give my students the basic supplies they need—like pencils, pens, paper clips, and Expo spray—to stay focused and prepared in the classroom.

  • $622 goal

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In my 8th grade classroom, having access to basic supplies can make all the difference. Many of my students come to school without the everyday tools they need to stay organized, focused, and fully engaged. That’s why this project is focused on providing essential classroom supplies like pencils, pens, highlighters, binder clips, paper clips, and Expo spray.

These simple items may seem small, but they play a big role in helping my students take notes, stay organized, collaborate in groups, and participate in lessons with confidence.

When students have what they need at their fingertips, they spend less time worrying and more time learning.

This project will help create a classroom where every student is equipped and ready to succeed—no borrowing, no distractions, just learning. Your support means so much to my students and to me. Thank you for helping us build a more prepared, positive learning environment!

Ms. Baisley George Washington Carver 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.

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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

130 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
16 Pack Desk Privacy Folders for Students Desk Divider - Designer Pastel Color Privacy Folders for Students - Easy to Clean Strong Plastic Privacy Shield Desk Dividers for Students Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $45.97 2 $91.94
Colorations Washable Markers, Set of 256, 16 Colors, Non Toxic | Bulk Art Supplies For Kids, Classroom Kit, Coloring Class Pack, Crafting Materials For Children • Amazon Business $71.50 1 $71.50
dumos Small Standing Laptop Desk Mobile Standing Desk Manual Adjustable Home Office Desk Height from 28.5“ to 42.7" Rolling Standing Desk 48" x 65“ for Working, Meeting, Teaching, Speeching, White • Amazon Business $66.66 1 $66.66
Prang Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, 3.3 mm Core, Class Pack, Set of 288 • Blick Art Materials $63.78 1 $63.78
Pencil Dispenser Holder Green Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Thenshop 150 Pcs Highlighter Bulk Pack Assorted Colors Highlighter Markers Chisel Tip Fluorescent Pens for Office Classroom Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $6.99 3 $20.97
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 1 $17.48
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 144-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Writing Comfort, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens • Amazon Business $11.71 1 $11.71
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 oz, Efficient Whiteboard Cleanser, Classroom and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
300 Pcs Paper Clips, Binder Clips and Rubber Bands, Office Supply Set, Paper Clips and Paper Clamps, School Supplies Office Supplies Teacher Supplies for Office Desk Essentials (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$441.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $40.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.21

Total project goal

$621.40

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