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Ms. Harris from Silver Spring, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essentials for Excellence!

Help me give my students basic classroom essentials for a successful school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harris's classroom raised $394

This project is fully funded

My Project

A new school year means fresh crayons, sharp pencils, and big dreams! To help my second graders shine bright from the very first day, I'm hoping to stock our classroom with some much-needed basics. A classroom full of supplies means a classroom full of smiles, creativity, and learning!

Starting the year with the right tools makes a world of difference for little learners.

This project will provide the essential supplies we need to stay organized and focused, like pencils, glue sticks, erasers, and pencil cases. With your support, you can help us kick off the next school year with everything we need to learn, create, and soar!

Project tagged as

Silver Spring, MD
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Literacy
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Harris Burnt Mills Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 80 Wipes/Canister, 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99

Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25 in x 30 in White 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pad/Pack Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $35.68 1 $35.68

Junior Learning Rainbow Phonics Phoneme Poster (JRLRP114) • Quill.com $33.02 1 $33.02

Junior Learning? Rainbow Phonics Letter Sound Poster (JRLRP112) • Quill.com $26.45 1 $26.45

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

Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 36 Count (2003992) • Staples $22.56 1 $22.56

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70

HZLHZYY 6 Pack Plastic Crayon Storage Boxes Organizer Colorful Storage Containers Box Fishing Sewing Tool Pen Pencil Storage Container Box Case for Craft Office Supplies, Makeup Items • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Dot Markers for Toddlers Kids Preschool, Bingo Daubers Washable Art Markers 8 Colors, Toddlers Arts and Crafts Supplies, Kids Painting Drawing Coloring Supplies, Dot Paint Craft Kit Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Kind Vibes Doodle Heart Scalloped Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98

Honoson Whisper Reading Phones Auditory Feedback Reading Phone Classroom Hear Myself Sound Phone Colored Speech Therapy Toy Tool for Children Accelerates Fluency and Pronunciation(6 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

40 Rolls Washi Tape Set, Decorative Masking DIY Plain Washi Tapes for Children and Gifts Warpping (MIX) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

20 Rolls Washi Tape Set, Warm Colored Washi Masking Tape 7.5mm Wide, Thin Decorative Tape for Bullet Journal, Book, Planner, Scrapbooking, DIY Arts Crafts • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost			$282.58
Vendor shipping charges			$0.50
Sales tax			$16.95
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.24
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$334.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$58.99
Total project goal			$393.26
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$393.26
2 Donors			-$238.26
Donations toward project cost			-$202.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$35.74
match offer			-$155.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$131.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$23.25
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Essentials for Excellence!

This project is fully funded

My Project

Project tagged as

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.