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Mrs. Simon from Richmond VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting a Jump On 2024-2025!

Help me give my students notebooks, pencils, Chromebook chargers, and other items for an inviting classroom with supplies for lab activities.

  • 10 donors
  • $1,130 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I am excited by the prospect of a new school year! The items in this project will go a long way toward providing educational activities for my biology students.

I want my students to experience science in an interactive, fun, and memorable way.

Most of my students would never imagine themselves as scientists. I strive to change their narrative through activities that allow students to DO science!

With these items, we will be able to grow vegetables in the classroom for our class guinea pig, experience osmosis and selective permeability with the iodine and cornstarch, build models of the lungs with straws, cups, and balloons, and have gloves for dissections. We will also be able to replenish our class coffee bar that used as a reward system for the students.

I can't wait to share all of this with my students. Thank you in advance for making this happen!

Mrs. Simon
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Assorted Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack, Colors May Vary (63794) • Amazon Business $66.15 2 $132.30
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 1000 pencils • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98
Coffee mate Liquid .375oz Variety Pack (4 Flavor) 100 Count includes Original, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Italian Sweet Crème & By The Cup Sugar Packets • Amazon Business $31.35 2 $62.70
45W USB C Chromebook Charger Replacement Compatible with HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Samsung, Google Type C Laptop Charger, Hp Chromebook X360 11 13 14 14A HP Spectre X360 13 Elite X2 Power Cord • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System: 10 Pods Plant Germination Kit Aeroponic Herb Vegetable Growth Lamp Countertop with LED Grow Light - Hydrophonic Planter Grower Harvest Veggie Lettuce, Black • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Poen 180 Pcs Air Dry Clay Kit 36 Colors Ultra Light Modeling Clay for Kids DIY Safe Soft Clay with Sculpting Tool Back to School Gift for Kids Adults Artists Art Crafts • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Storex Classroom Caddy, 9.25 x 9.25 x 5.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, Color Assortment Will Vary, Case of 6 (00940U06C), Small Caddy • Amazon Business $18.26 2 $36.52
Small Pet Select 1st Cut Timothy Hay Pet Food for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Other Small Animals, Easy to Store Box, 10 LB • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Libima 72 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Anxiety Textured Stickers Fidget Stickers Mindfulness Sticker School Counselor Supplies Adult Sensory Items Anxiety Relief for Kids, 9 Styles (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $16.79 2 $33.58
36 Packs Scissors, 8" Multipurpose Scissors, Ultra Sharp Blade Shears, Comfort-Grip Handles, Sturdy Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Sewing Fabric Craft Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $32.59 1 $32.59
36 Packs Scissors, 8" Multipurpose Scissors, Ultra Sharp Blade Shears, Comfort-Grip Handles, Sturdy Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Sewing Fabric Craft Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $32.59 1 $32.59
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Fresh Citrus Scent Hand Soap, 11.25 Ounce, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $14.13 2 $28.26
87pcs Seed Pod Kit Compatible with Aerogarden and All Brands - Grow Anything Kit for Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System with 40 Grow sponges, 40 Pod Labels, 6 A&B Plant Food, 1 Tweezers • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 2 $21.44
Label KINGDOM 12mm 0.47 Laminated White Tape Compatible with TZe-231 TZ231 Label Maker Refill Compatible with Brother PTouch PT-D220 D210 PT-H110 PT-D410 PT-P710BT Label Maker, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $19.16 1 $19.16
Lung Function Model Diaphragm and Balloons • Carolina Biological Supply Company $17.50 1 $17.50
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 144-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Writing Comfort, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens • Amazon Business $16.30 1 $16.30
Povidone Iodine 10% by Major • Amazon Business $7.78 2 $15.56
SPLENDA Zero Calorie Sweetener Value Pack, 800 Count Packets • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Maud's Pumpkin Spice Latte (Love Me Some Pumpkin Spice), 18ct. Solar Energy Produced Recyclable Single Serve Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee Pods – 100% Arabica Coffee California Roasted, KCup Compatible • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Maud's Game Set Matcha Latte Tea Pods, 16ct. Solar Energy Produced Recyclable Single Serve Matcha Latte Tea Pods – 100% Matcha Green Tea Latte California Blended, KCup Compatible • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Maud's Spiced Chai Tea Latte, 18ct. Solar Energy Produced Recyclable Single Serve Tea Pods - 100% California Tea Leaves, KCup Compatible • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Granola Bars, Peanut, 30 Bars, 36 OZ • Amazon Business $13.52 1 $13.52
Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $13.43 1 $13.43
Nestle Coffee mate Coffee Creamer, Original, Liquid Creamer Singles, Non Dairy, No Refrigeration, Box of 180 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Binder Paper Clip, 96 Count (8 Pack of 12), Medium, Black • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
Command Small Refill Adhesive Strips, Damage Free Hanging Wall Adhesive Strips for Small Indoor Wall Hooks, No Tools Removable Adhesive Strips for Living Spaces, 64 White Command Strips (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60
Aatriet 9 oz Clear Plastic Drinking Cups, 50 Pack Classic Clear Disposable Wine Cups for Wedding & Party, Elegant Cocktail Cups, Plastic Tumblers for Iced Coffee, Cold Beverage • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
24 Pieces Pencil Sharpeners Manual Dual Holes Pencil Sharpener with Lid Portable Colorful Crayon Sharpener for Kids & Adults, School, Office, Home, Travel • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
RUBFAC 120 Balloons Assorted Color 12 Inches Rainbow Latex Balloons, 12 Bright Color Party Balloons for Birthday Baby Shower Wedding Party Supplies Arch Garland • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Comfy Package, Clear Disposable Plastic Drinking Straws - 7.75" High [250 Count] • Amazon Business $6.72 1 $6.72
Amazon Fresh, Assorted Food Coloring, 1.2 Fl Oz (Pack of 4) (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $3.22 2 $6.44
ForPro Professional Collection Disposable Vinyl Gloves, Clear, Industrial Grade, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Non-Sterile, Food Safe, 2.75 Mil. Palm, 3.9 Mil. Fingers, Medium, 100-Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
3M Multi-Use Colored Duct Tape, Green with Strong Adhesive and Water-Resistant Backing, Multi-Surface 3M Duct Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use, 1.88 Inches x 20 Yards, 1 Roll (3920-GR) • Amazon Business $5.78 1 $5.78
MedPride Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Gloves, Small, Box/100 • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Officemate Small Binder Clips, Black, 12 Boxes of 1 Dozen Each (144 Total) (99020) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
Rumford Non-Gmo Corn Starch, 12 Ounce • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Duck Brand 1265016 Color Duct Tape, Neon Pink, 1.88 Inches x 15 Yards, Single Roll • Amazon Business $3.94 1 $3.94

Materials cost

$906.62

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$960.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.44

Total project goal

$1,129.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,129.61

9 Donors

-$561.86

Donations toward project cost

-$482.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.28

match offer

-$561.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$477.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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