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Ms. Guidry from Marrero, LA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Tools for Focused and Creative Learning!

Help me give my students headphones, staplers, and a pencil sharpener to support their learning and classroom activities.

  • $274 goal

This project expired on June 9, 2025.

This project expired on June 9, 2025.

My Project

Despite their hardworking nature and curiosity students face obstacles that necessitate additional support to maintain their engagement and focus. My role as a third-grade resource paraprofessional involves supporting students who show improvement through hands-on educational materials and organized classroom settings. The use of appropriate resources can significantly boost their academic achievements.

Headphones reduce distractions in independent learning environments and enable students to participate fully in personalized online educational programs.

Heavy-duty staplers help students organize their work, while classroom materials are better managed, which leads to increased responsibility and independence. An electric pencil sharpener helps students swiftly prepare their materials, keeping instructional time uninterrupted.

This project will establish an improved learning environment designed to empower students to concentrate and achieve their academic goals. These tools will give students the essential structure and accessibility to achieve their full potential. I appreciate your support in trusting my students while helping them achieve success!

Ms. Guidry Estelle Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Marrero, LA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 31 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Yunsailing 30 Pack Classroom Headphones with Microphone Kids School Student Headphones Bulk Class Set Lightweight Adjustable Earphones on Ear with 3.5 mm Jack (Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Swingline Heavy Duty Stapler, 160 Sheet Capacity, Jam Free, Metal, Black and Gray (39005) • Amazon Business $27.24 1 $27.24
Swingline Stapler, 70 Sheet Capacity, Optima 70, Jam Free, Reduced Effort, Soft Grip, Metal, Silver/Black/Orange (87875) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Bostitch Office QuietSharp 6 Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Sharpener, Size Selector with 6 Different Sizes, Perfect for Classroom and Homeschool Use, Blue • Amazon Business $24.48 1 $24.48

Materials cost

$183.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.02

Total project goal

$273.49

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