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Ms. Z from Nashua, NH 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 all of the materials and essentials needed to have a fantastic start to the next school year!

  • $782 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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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

The items I am requesting will make a massive impact on student learning. These materials and essentials will set us up for a successful start to our next school year. A brand new class, a brand new year, a fresh start! My goal with collecting these items is to allow my students to have the items they need to feel comfortable and at home in our classroom. My students are very special, and their hearts are here to learn! Receiving these items will create so much positive energy and excitement for our learning.

Our classroom is in need of these materials to give us a fresh and successful start to the next school year!

Items like markers, colored pencils, erasers, etc., will allow my students to have creativity and embrace their imagination while learning. The take home folders will allow for successful communication between home and school. Being able to have a special folder for students to take their work and papers back and forth will help students to grow with responsibility. Other items like tissues and wipes help to ensure we can stay healthy and clean during the school year. As another wonderful school year comes to an end, I can't wait for what next year will bring!

Ms. Z Ledge Street School Grades 3-5

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.

Nashua, NH View local requests

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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Smart Take Home Folder, Yellow, Set of 24 - Durable • School Specialty $69.97 2 $139.94
Lakeshore Best-Buy Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
24 Pack Headphones Bulk Multi-Colors Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for School Classroom Christmas Students and Adult • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 25 $49.75
Tru-Ray Sulphite Extra Large Construction Paper, 24 x 36 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 50 - Durable • School Specialty $23.77 2 $47.54
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Perk Ultra Soft Tissue 2-Ply 95 Sheets/Box 6 Boxes/Pack (PK57779) • Staples $16.44 2 $32.88
Lelix 20 Colors Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point Assorted Colors Markers Pens For Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner Coloring, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $13.48 2 $26.96
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Crayons - Colors of the World, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.46 6 $14.76
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $14.07 1 $14.07
Paper Mate Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count • Amazon Business $6.49 2 $12.98
ZCZN 400 Sheets Pop-up Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 Inches, 4 Pads Assorted Color Self-Stick Notes, 100 Sheets/Pad, (Rose Red, Light Green, Yellow, Light Blue) • Amazon Business $6.19 2 $12.38
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 5/Pack (30665) • Quill.com $6.07 2 $12.14
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (30001) • Staples $9.45 1 $9.45
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$592.38

Vendor shipping charges

$32.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$663.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.17

Total project goal

$781.14

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