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Mrs. Backlund from Trenton, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Items to Make Students Smile

Help me give my students the essentials that will put a smile on their face.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Backlund's classroom raised $499

This project is fully funded

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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

I teach a diverse group of students that always try to make the best of every learning situation and scenario that comes their way. They come to school ready to work and learn everyday despite what is going on in the world around them. My students are used to being told "no" when they ask for basics like chap stick or a scarf to stay warm in the winter or making do without essentials for school such as headphones that will make learning easier in this technology driven world.

The items in this project may seem simple to some but they will surely put a smile on my students faces and make them happy.

Students learn better when they have the essentials to get through the day and these items will help them be more successful. My students are always grateful and appreciative when they are surprised with items that were selected and secured specifically for them.

Mrs. Backlund Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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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.

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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

75 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
48 Pack Winter Scarves, Warm Winter Fleece Scarf Bulk Wholesale Donation Unisex Men Women • Amazon Business $89.09 1 $89.09
Wensdo Kids Earbuds Bulk 200 Pack Macaron Colors Mixed, Durable Earphones in-Ear Headphones Perfect for Schools Classroom Students Teens Children Gift and Adult • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Hi Clasmix 5 Pack Super Soft Leggings for Women Pack-High Waisted Tummy Control Workout Yoga Running Gym Fitness Active Pants • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Hi Clasmix 5 Pack Super Soft Leggings for Women Pack-High Waisted Tummy Control Workout Yoga Running Gym Fitness Active Pants • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
ChapStick Moisturizer 2-in-1 Lipcare SPF 15, Original – Sunscreen Lip Balm with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, 0.15 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $1.35 32 $43.20
120 Pcs Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Toys, Silicone Keychain Small Pop Bulk for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Reliever Hand Toy Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Birthday Gifts for Kids Students • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
100 Pieces Colorful Hair Combs, Pocket Hair Combs Fine Dressing Comb for Women and Men • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$388.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.83

Total project goal

$498.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.87

3 Donors

-$383.87

Donations toward project cost

-$326.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.58

match offer

-$115.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.25

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 $0.00

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