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Ms. Brihan from Manchester, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year Wonder

My students need a pencil sharpener and I will need whiteboard markers, as I do not have a Smartboard.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brihan's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

My Students

My fourth grade classroom is full of history! My fourth graders and I will be in a 120 year old classroom this school year. Our class is made up of 9 girls, and 10 boys, each with their own sets of talents and interests. In order to teach my students, and delight them in learning, I will need basic supplies such as markers, folders, notebooks, and paper, and possibly a chair or bench for some extra seating options.

This is my first year as a teacher, and I am in a Title I school, meaning 80% of my students are receive free or reduced lunch.

My Project

I am a first year teacher! I am so excited and blessed to be teaching and to have this opportunity.

I am fortunate enough to have been given a classroom with TONS of books from the previous teacher, but my class is lacking basic supplies.

I want to make my first year a wonderful time for myself and my students, and I do not want to limit my students potential by worrying about how many pieces of paper they're using. Having access to basic supplies is what all of our students and children deserve, and I would be so humbled if you help our class in anyway.

Ms. Brihan Washington 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.

Manchester, CT 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

19 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electric School Pencil Sharpener Pro Blue-gray • Teachers' School Supply $64.53 1 $64.53
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers - 16 Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $35.79 1 $35.79
ART MARKER WASHABLE CONICAL TIP ST/8 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $1.68 20 $33.60
PAPER COMP BOOK SOFT 8.5'' X 7'' 36SHT/72PG - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $0.40 60 $24.00
POCKET RING BINDER POLY 8.5X11 ASST CRD84007 SET OF 5 • School Specialty $3.68 5 $18.40
CRAYONS 8 STANDARD - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $0.63 20 $12.60
DRY ERASE MARKERS EXPO LOW ODOR ULTRA FINE ASSORTED SET OF 8 • School Specialty $11.28 1 $11.28
HIGHLIGHTER ASST CLRS TANK SCHOOL SMART SET OF 6 • School Specialty $1.68 6 $10.08
CONST PPR 18X24 ASSORTED SUNWORKS PACK OF 100 • School Specialty $9.86 1 $9.86
MARKER SCHOOL SMART DRY ERASE BLACK CHISEL PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $7.43 1 $7.43
FOLDER 2PKT 9X12 LT BLUE PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.31 1 $7.31
FOLDER 2PKT 9X12 YELLOW PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.31 1 $7.31
RULER PLASTIC CLEAR 12'' PACK OF 10 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $3.61 2 $7.22
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 RED PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.09 1 $7.09
HIGHLIGHTER YELLOW PEN P/12 SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $2.61 1 $2.61

Materials cost

$259.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.92

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.46

Total project goal

$376.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $376.38

5 Donors

-$218.19

Donations toward project cost

-$185.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.73

match offer

-$158.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$134.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.73

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