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Ms. Gedney from Phoenix, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start for Our New First Friends!

Help me give my students new supplies to add to the classroom for the fall, such as paper supplies, new glue sticks, expo markers, writing journals and take home folders. The children love fresh starts!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gedney's classroom raised $403

This project is fully funded

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

As a teacher in a Title l/ low-income school, I have the honor of teaching fabulous first graders every day. My students face daily challenges outside of the classroom. Many of my students come from broken, single-parent households where school is the only consistency in their life. These materials will help my students get all the supplies that they need to have a successful year in First Grade. When students have the supplies they need in the classroom, the classroom then will become a "community of learners" that will become leaders. My students were affected by a plethora of challenges last two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. All of these supplies will be used each and every day by my students. They will be able to have take home folders, writing journals to keep all year long, and pouches to hold all their individual supplies of scissors, glue and crayons. It will also give them a safe, fun learning environment to ensure their basic needs in the classroom are met!

Ms. Gedney Acacia Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Better Office Products Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.20 3 $87.60
Marspark 30 Packs Pencil Pouch 3 Ring Binder Pen Pouch Cloth Pencil Pouches Zipper Pencil Case Bag with Clear Window for School Office Writing Supplies • Amazon Business $35.79 1 $35.79
C-Line 3-Pocket Tri-Fold Heavyweight Poly Portfolios, Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 (33940-24) • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $25.02 1 $25.02
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb., Happy Assortment, 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $23.96 1 $23.96
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Teacher TACKz 66 Tacks - School Supplies for Teacher's Class Room - 2 in 1 Push pin Hook tack • Banners, Signs, Word Wall Name Letter Fact Family Flash Matching Number Pocket Spelling & Word Cards • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $10.70 1 $10.70
600PCS Punny Teacher Stickers for Students, Funny Teacher Reward Stickers for Kids Classroom Supplies Motivational Potty Training Stickers Cute Animal Incentives Stickers for Kids Toddlers School Home • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
30 Pack Self-Adhesive Index Card Pockets with Top Open for Loading - Ideal Card Holder for Organizing and Protecting Your Index Cards - Crystal Clear Plastic (3.6 x 4.8 Inches) • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $8.67 1 $8.67
Crayola Crayons 24 Count with Clear Super Stacker Plastic Crayon Box (Bundle) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39

Materials cost

$287.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$20.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.41

Total project goal

$402.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$402.71

1 Donor

-$201.36

Donations toward project cost

-$171.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.20

match offer

-$201.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$171.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.20

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$0.00

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