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Mr. Smajlovic from Dallas TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Everyday Basics

My students need the basic supplies including pens, paper and pencils because they can't afford them.

  • $399 goal

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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 Students

I teach United States History at a Middle School in Dallas ISD. 96% of my students are economically disadvantaged and speak English as a second language. Yet, they still come to school everyday with the hopes of bettering themselves.

As a teacher I love what I do, but at times its is hard because the funding is not there.

Buying pencils, pens, paper, etc.. really adds up. I justify it by seeing it as an investment in their future.

My Project

I am asking for three cases of copy paper, 3 gross of pre-sharpened No. 2 Pencils,21 canisters of disinfecting wipes, 3 packs of Dry Erase Markers, Ballpoint Pens, and a Battery Pencil Sharpener. By having these basic supplies I will be able to ensure that those students who show up to school will have everything they need to have when it comes to learning.

We take a lot of notes in my U.S.

History class, and I use a lot of paper because I print off guided notes for my students because a majority of them are English Language Learners. 96% of my students are economically disadvantaged, so I can see why they have a hard time showing up with the basic supplies. I along with my students would greatly appreciate any help you can give us.

Mr. Smajlovic
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Copy Paper 8-1/2" x 11", Case • Staples Advantage $33.28 3 $99.84
Staedtler Pre, sharpened No. 2 Pencils, HB Pencil Grade, Yellow Lead, Wood Barrel, 144 / Box • Staples Advantage $25.92 3 $77.76
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Scented, 105 Count total, 3 Canisters • Staples Advantage $6.99 7 $48.93
Sanford Expo2 Dry Erase Low Odor Marker, Chisel Point, Black, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $8.60 3 $25.80
SkilCraft Rubberized Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink / Black Barrel, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $19.29 1 $19.29
Stanley Bostitch Battery Pencil Sharpener, Black • Staples Advantage $18.89 1 $18.89
Staples Ballpoint Retractable Pens Med 1.0mm Black 12pk (50793) • Staples Advantage $2.69 5 $13.45

Materials cost

$303.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.74

Total project goal

$398.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$398.26

4 Donors

-$224.13

Donations toward project cost

-$190.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.62

match offer

-$174.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.12

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