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Ms. Michael from Union City, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Supplies for an Inspired Classroom!

Help me give my students the opportunity to thrive in a clean and well prepared environment with things like notebooks and gluesticks.

  • $222 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 our classroom, we work hard every day to create a positive and engaging learning environment, but we're in need of some basic supplies to make sure all of our students have the tools they need to succeed.

My students are curious, creative, and full of potential—but some come to school without the materials that can help them thrive.

That's where you come in! With your help, we can ensure that every student has the essentials to get started each day, from notebooks, to scissors and glue sticks.

With your donation, we'll be able to:

Provide notebooks and supply caddies so students can keep their work organized and focused.

Supply glue and scissors to make creative projects possible.

These basic supplies may seem small, but they make a huge difference in creating a classroom where every student can succeed. Your support will directly impact my students by giving them the tools they need to engage in lessons, stay organized, and develop their skills.

Thank You In Advance !

Ms. Michael Robert Waters Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Union City, NJ 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

600 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 3 $59.10
Oxford Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, School Comp Book, Black Marble Covers, 100 Lined Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $19.42 2 $38.84
Black Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.07 3 $21.21

Materials cost

$154.14

Vendor shipping charges

$1.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.21

Total project goal

$221.41

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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