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Mr. McKinney from Loganville, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First-Year Teacher, Big Dreams, Empty Shelves

Help me give my students well-equipped classroom from the ground up,. Your support will help me give my students the tools they need to learn, grow, and feel excited to come to school every day.

  • $614 goal

This project expired on November 6, 2025.

This project expired on November 6, 2025.

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 Project

I love how eager, imaginative, and full of potential my students are going to be. Every day, they will into our classroom ready to learn, explore, and grow—despite any challenges they may face outside of school. As a first-year teacher, I'm going to do everything I can to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging space where every student feels supported and valued.

The supplies I’m requesting, like notebooks, pencils, dry erase boards, classroom organizers, books, and learning materials, will help transform our classroom into a place where learning comes alive.

These items will allow students to participate fully, stay organized, and express themselves creatively. They will also give me the tools I need to teach effectively and build meaningful routines right from the start.

Your support means more than just supplies; it means giving my students a chance to start the year strong, feel excited about school, and know that people believe in them. With your help, we can build a classroom that’s not just stocked, but full of joy, curiosity, and opportunity.

Mr. McKinney Grace Snell Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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.

Loganville, GA 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
feela 56 Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk, Kraft Cover Lined Blank College Ruled Composition Travel Journals with Rainbow Spines For Women Students Business, 60 Pages, 8.3”x 5.5”, A5, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
TOOLF 3-Tier Metal Rolling Storage Cart with Tabletop, Utility Rolling Carts with Wheels,Trolley Organizer with Handle for Library Office Classroom Home Bedroom, Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
CINPIUK Pink Rolling Office Paper Organizer, Mobile Book Cart Document Folder File Storage with Pen Holder, Slim Rolling Storage Cart Movable Bookshelf for Office, Dorm, Classroom, Nursery • Amazon Business $39.89 1 $39.89
Fumete 400 Pcs Yellow Pencils Bulk with Erasers Unsharpened Wood 2 HB Pencil Wood Cased for Kids Students Back to School Office Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Delifox 7-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer for Desk, Mesh File Holder Organization Document Storage with Drawer & 2 Pen Holders for School Office Home • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
30 Pack Hanging File Folders Letter Size, Colored A4 Hanging Folders with 1/5-Cut Adjustable Tab, Extra Capacity Hanging File Folders, 1 Inch Expansion, Perfect Office, Home, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.59 1 $25.59
Akro-Mils 16-Drawer Plastic Drawer Storage Cabinet for Garage Organization, Beads, Makeup Organizer, Building Bricks Storage, Teacher Toolbox, 10-1/2-Inch W x 6-1/2-Inch D x 8-1/2-Inch H, 10716 Black • Amazon Business $25.20 1 $25.20
Leelosp 24 Pcs Pen Holder Mesh Pen Cup Bulk Metal Pencil Cup Holder for Desk Black Organizer Round Office Classroom for Back to School Students Kids Adult • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Clipboards, HERKKA 15 Pack Plastic Office Clipboards, Assorted Color Plastic Clipboards, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Office Supplies Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
3Pcs Expanding File Folder, 13 Pockets Accordion File Holder Organizer, A4 Letter Size Paper Document Receipt Organizer Accordian Filing Folder for Classroom, Home, Office and Travel • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Fashion Colors, Chisel Tip, 40 Count • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 70 Sheet/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
FUCDTEFC Wall Mount Marker Holder, Acrylic Dry Erase Marker Wall Holder, 3 Compartments Pencil Pen Dispenser Makeup Markers Holder Whiteboard Clear Organizer for Classroom Wall • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Saikvi Pen Holder for Desk Pencil Holder for desk Pen Cup Office Stationary Organizer for Desk accessories Home/Classroom/Office (Ivory) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Decorably 4 Boho Rainbow Middle School ELA Posters, 17x22in Matte-Laminated Educational English Classroom Posters Decor • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip Highlighter Marker Set, Office Supplies And Classroom Supplies, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $10.28 1 $10.28
Decorably 12 Literary Elements Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational ELA Posters for Middle School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SITHON Nursing Clipboard with Storage, Heavy Duty Portable Writing Clipboard with Compartment Organizer for Nurse Doctor Medical Professionals Teachers Students Sales Coach School Office (Black) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $8.49 1 $8.49
Essex Wares - 5 Pocket Chart File Folder Organizer with 3 Hanging Hooks – 5 Pocket Hanging File Organizer for Classroom Organization, Office Organizer – Polyester Hanging Organizer with Pockets • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Guided Reading: Teacher Planner with Weekly & Daily Small Group Reading Lesson Plans and Notes Organizer • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$453.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$521.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.99

Total project goal

$613.28

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