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Ms. Kong from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essentials to Start the Year

Help me give my students the essential items that they will need to make everyday learning a breeze.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kong's classroom raised $290

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

This upcoming school year, I will have the opportunity to educate 36 awesome third graders in the subjects of Math and Science. Although they are not officially in my classroom yet, I have had the honor of being their teacher for a short while when they were in first grade. My students consist of the general population, ESL students, and students with special needs. Approximately 90% of my students come from homes that are economically disadvantaged.

School supplies are crucial for students as they equip them with the necessary tools for learning, boosting their confidence and engagement in the classroom.

The Lysol wipes will be used to disinfect student learning area. The bounty napkins will be used for cleaning up spills. It will also be used to clean hands at our in-class sink. The expos will be used to solve math problems on personal whiteboards. The pencils will be for daily learning. The pencil cases will be for students who do not have one. The laminating sheets will be used to protect student work and student activities. The adhesive dots will be used to display student work. The hall passes will be worn by students when they are traveling through the school.

Unfortunately, some of my students do not come to school with the essential items that they need. For this reason, I am asking for your help so that when my students arrive, they will have everything they need.

Ms. Kong Marcella 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 6 Packs of 4 (24 Count) • Amazon Business $26.42 2 $52.84
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 3 $44.91
Bounty Paper Napkins, White, 200 Count • Amazon Business $2.51 10 $25.10
Storex Pencil Case, 8.38 x 5.63 x 2.5 Inches, Opaque Blue, Box of 12 (61623A12C) • Amazon Business $22.73 1 $22.73
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 200 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 7 Roll Multi Pack – 210 Feet x 1 Inch of Colorful Craft Tape for Arts & Crafts, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
BUSOHA 350 PCS Clear Removable Sticky Adhesive Putty, Reusable Transparent Double Sided Round Nano Gel Mat for Wall, Metal, Glass, Ceramic, Wood • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Index Cards 3x5, Ruled Index Cards, Flash Cards for Studying, Colored Index Cards, Note Cards, Study Cards, 210 pcs Lined Colored Index Flashcards for Office and School Suplplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
6 Sets Hall Passes for Classrooms, Unbreakable Hall Lanyards School Passes for Hall Bathroom Nurse Library Boy Girl and Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09

Materials cost

$213.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.45

Total project goal

$289.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$289.66

4 Donors

-$239.66

Donations toward project cost

-$203.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.95

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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