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Mr. Maguire from Dorchester, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gearing Up for the New Year

Help me give my students the odds and ends which make the school year happier.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Maguire's classroom raised $337

This project is fully funded

My Project

The beginning of a school year is crucial for setting a positive tone. Flags of students' nationalities visually celebrate diversity, immediately fostering a sense of belonging and cultural appreciation.

Lollipops offer a simple, sweet welcome, easing first-day anxieties and creating a memorable, positive association with the classroom.

Speakers can deliver inspiring messages or icebreaker activities, encouraging open communication and excitement.

Lastly, neatly organized boxes provide a tangible sense of order and personal space, signaling a prepared and supportive learning environment. Together, these elements lay a foundation of inclusivity, joy, and readiness, vital for a successful and welcoming start to the academic year.

Mr. Maguire Boston Latin Academy Grades 9-12

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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.

Dorchester, MA View local requests

Nearly all 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

140 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chromebook Charger,45W USB C Laptop Charger Compatible with HP Dell Acer Asus Samsung, Type C Fast Charging Power Adapter • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Dum Dums Original Mix 600 Count – All-Time Classic Flavors – Lollipops Bulk, Bulk Suckers, Lollipops Individually Wrapped – Easter Suckers for Classrooms and Parties • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
LENRUE Bluetooth Speaker, Wireless Portable Speaker with Loud Stereo Sound, Rich Bass, 12-Hour Playtime, Built-in Mic. Perfect for iPhone, Samsung and More (Green) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Bankers Box SmoothMove 15 x 10 x 12 Moving Box Kraft 10/Carton (7714203) • Staples $28.49 1 $28.49
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, College Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Paper, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, College Ruled Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, Clear, Shipping and Packaging Supplies, 1.88 in. x 54.6 yd., 6 Tape Rolls • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
6 Pack Dry Erase Eraser Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Eraser for White Board, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Officemate Push Pins, Translucent Assorted Colors, 200/Tub (35710) • Quill.com $7.12 1 $7.12
Anley Fly Breeze 3x5 Feet Romania flag - Vivid Color and Fade proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Romanian Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Foot Turkey Flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Turkish Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 x 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Feet Somalia flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Somali Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Anley Fly Breeze 3x5 Foot Switzerland Flag - Vivid Color and Fade proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Swiss Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Feet Pakistan Flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Republic of Pakistan Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Foot Belize Flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Belizean National Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80
ANJOR Germany Flag 3x5 Foot German National Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.38 1 $6.38

Materials cost

$252.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.44

Total project goal

$336.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$336.27

5 Donors

-$290.83

Donations toward project cost

-$264.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.44

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$0.00

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