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

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First-Year Teacher Basic Essentials

Help me give my students the necessary classroom essentials like notebooks, glue, and pencils to help facilitate their learning experience.

  • $523 goal

This project expired on July 17, 2025.

This project expired on July 17, 2025.

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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

In the classroom, I always try to provide all the necessary basics that my students will need throughout the day. I do not want my students to have to stress over bringing a pencil or notebook to school or not having enough money to buy the basics. Especially when over half of our students come from low income families.

Every day we are writing in and gluing things into our interactive science and writing notebooks.

When my students come to school they will know that I have their back and their focus will be on learning the necessary skills or information related to the lessons. The students always come first and my goal is to make sure they have everything they need to succeed in the classroom.

Ms. Bowden Oralia R Rodriguez 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.

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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

Never Before Funded 50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rosmonde 12 Pack Composition Notebook College Ruled Bulk, 200 Pages (100 Sheets), 9-3/4 x 7-1/2, Hard Cover College Ruled Notebook Bulk, Black Marble Composition Notebook College Ruled, Bulk Notebooks • Amazon Business $25.73 3 $77.19
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouch, 9 x 11-1/2 Inches, 3 mil Thick, Pack of 100 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $26.17 2 $52.34
Rolling Storage Cart with 6 Drawers, Multipurpose Utility Cart on Wheels with Metal Tabletop Easy Movement Rolling Drawer Cart Arts and Crafts Storage for Living Room,Classroom,Bedroom,Office • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 2 $39.40
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $34.64 1 $34.64
Clipboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $33.88 1 $33.88
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $23.99 1 $23.99
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
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom #2 Pencils with Erasers, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Value Pack of 30 count, Orange • Amazon Business $3.84 4 $15.36

Materials cost

$399.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.32

Total project goal

$522.11

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