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Ms. Fay from Gaithersburg, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finishing Ms. Fay's First Classroom

Help me give my students a letter tray to keep their turned-in papers organized, a broom and dustpan to keep the classroom tidy, and a doorbell to use as a class attention-getter.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fay's classroom raised $303

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

Hi! I recently graduated college and this year will be my first year teaching! I will be teaching fourth grade at a Title I school. Many of my students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. I have already received funding for the majority of items for my classroom. However, I'm looking to add a bit more. Specifically, I'm looking for a three-tier letter tray to use as a turn-in bin for student work. I plan on using each tier for a different subject (one for math, one for ELA, and one for science/social studies). I also hope to receive a classroom doorbell to use as an attention-getter for the class! Additionally, I would like a small broom and dustpan to keep our classroom tidy.

Beyond those larger items, I'm looking for birthday bookmarks and pencils to give to my students on their birthdays.

Additionally, I'm hoping to receive bee stickers to use as incentives for students. I would like to use the bee stress ball as a talking piece for our classroom morning circle (whoever is holding the bee gets to speak and students will pass the bee around the circle until everyone has gotten a chance to share).

I'm also looking for a mason jar and some extra little wooden bees for our classroom management system (because I'm sure throughout the school year, some bees may get lost or misplaced). For our classroom management system, each student will start the day with two bees on their desk. If a student is off-task or behaving inappropriately, then they will lose a bee. At the end of the day, students put the bees remaining on their desks in a jar. Once the jar is full, the class will get a reward such as extra recess or a dance party.

Ms. Fay Summit Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Gaithersburg, MD 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acrimet Facility 3 Tier Letter Tray Side Load Plastic Desktop File Organizer (Yellow Color) • Amazon Business $22.67 1 $22.67
SadoTech Wireless Doorbells for Home, Apartments, Businesses, Classrooms, etc. - 1 Door Bell Ringer & 1 Plug-In Chime Receiver, Battery Operated, Easy-to-Use, Wireless Doorbell w/LED Flash, Yellow • Amazon Business $21.16 1 $21.16
200PCS Tiny Wooden Bee Decor, YGDZ Self-Adhesive Painted Flatback Mini Wooden Bumble Bees for Crafts Scrapbooking Decoration Embellishments DIY • Amazon Business $9.89 2 $19.78
Broom and Dustpan Set, Broom with Dustpan Combo Set, 52" Long Handle Broom and Dustpan Set for Home Kitchen Room Office Lobby Indoor Floor Cleaning, Dust pan and Broom Set • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
Creative Teaching Press So Much Pun! Hap-bee Birthday Bookmarks (5555) • Amazon Business $7.49 2 $14.98
Desk Pencil Pen Holder, 5 Slots 360°Degree Rotating Pencil Pen Organizers for Desk, Desktop Storage Stationery Supplies Organizer, Cute Pencil Cup Pot for Office, School, Home, Art Supply, Pink • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Putrer Bee Plush Toy,8" Bee Stuffed Animal,Soft Honeybee Plush Doll Gift for Kids Birthday Party,Christmas,Valentine (8 inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Scotch Colored Masking Tape, 6 Rolls, Great for Teacher Supplies and School Supplies, Craft Supplies & Materials (3437-6-P2) • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
Ball Regular Mouth 32-Ounces Mason Jar with Lids and Bands, Clear,(Pack Of 2) • Amazon Business $10.23 1 $10.23
Bee Bracelet Silicone Bee Wristband Assorted Color Bee Theme Party Favors Bee Teachers Decorations Classroom Decorations Bees Wristband for Boy Girl Bee Birthday Baby Shower Party Supplies (24 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fun Express Happy Birthday Pencils - Set of 24 - Birthday Party Supplies and Teacher Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
minimaliving Pen Holder,Nordic Style Silicone Waterproof Pencil Holder for Desk Simple&Modern Minimalist Makeup Organizer Multifunctional Office Supplies for Home,Kids and School (White) • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
Stress Buster Stress Reliever for Kids/Adult Plush Pinch Decompression Vent Ball Water Beads -Squeeze Squishy Ball with Soft Plush Cover on The Outside Multiple Characters (Bee) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
600 Pieces Bee Stickers Cute Yellow Bumble Honey Bee Stickers Round Bee Label Decals for Kids Birthday Baby Shower Teacher Reward Bee Theme Party Classroom Decoration, 1.2 Inch • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Post-it 100% Recycled Paper Super Sticky Notes, 2X The Sticking Power, 3x3 in, 5 Pads, 70 Sheets/Pad, Wanderlust Pastels Collection (654R-5SSNRP) • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Carson Dellosa 72-Piece Bumble Bee Stickers for Kids Classroom Pack, Bumble Bee Classroom Stickers, Perfect for Incentive Charts, Reward Stickers and More (6 Sheets) • Amazon Business $5.55 1 $5.55

Materials cost

$205.74

Vendor shipping charges

$5.99

Sales tax

$12.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.38

Total project goal

$302.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$302.54

1 Donor

-$201.69

Donations toward project cost

-$171.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.25

match offer

-$100.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.13

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