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Mrs. Alger from Helena, MT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start

Help me give my students the basics we need to start our year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Alger's classroom raised $439

This project is fully funded

My Project

These are the paper supplies I will need to start off the year! Including construction paper for letter activities, chart paper for anchor charts, binders and paper protectors for reusable math materials!

Starting the year with these materials will start are year off on the right foot!

It will give us the materials we need to do our best learning for all subjects! These will lead to hands on projects, games, and great class discussions! In addition to academic content these items will increase fine motor, collaboration, and will reinforce behavioral goals!

Mrs. Alger Jim Darcy Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Helena, MT View local requests 20 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sheet Protectors, PANDRI 500 Pack Clear Heavy Duty Plastic Page Protectors Sheet Reinforced 11-Hole Fit for 3 Ring Binder Fits Standard 8.5 x 11 Paper, 9.25 x 11.25 Top Loaded, Excluding Acid • Amazon Business $26.95 4 $107.80
AFMAT Sticky Easel Pads, 6 Pads, Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, Flip Chart Paper with Sticky Back • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99
School Smart Chart Paper Pad, 24 x 16 Inches, 1 Inch Rule, 25 Sheets, White • School Specialty $8.02 4 $32.08
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 2 $31.48
3 Ring Binder 1.5 Inch White, 1 ½ inch Binder Clear View Cover with 2 Inside Pockets, Colored School Supplies Office and Home, 6 Pack – by Enday • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.01 6 $18.06
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $10.12 1 $10.12

Materials cost

$323.92

Vendor shipping charges

$14.17

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$372.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.81

Total project goal

$438.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$438.76

2 Donors

-$219.37

Donations toward project cost

-$186.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.90

match offer

-$219.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.91

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$0.00

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