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Mrs. McCollum from Athens, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Started on the Right Foot

Help me give my students the supplies we need for our classroom to run smoothly, such as a pencil sharpener and a laminator.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McCollum's classroom raised $503

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are learning to increase their independence every day. We practice monitoring our emotions, managing our supplies, and solving problems on our own. These skills help students take responsibility for their own learning and make them self-driven learners.

All of these supplies will help students manage their own learning, or help me increase their learning.

The folders, embroidery screens, crayons, and timers will support students' literacy instruction. The laminator will support math and reading centers for students.

They are for more independence, and I want to be prepared to support them with that.

Mrs. McCollum David C Barrow Elementary 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.

Athens, GA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO® Mighty Pro™ Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black • Amazon Business $109.86 1 $109.86
Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System, 9 inch (TL906) • Amazon Business $51.04 1 $51.04
CDN TM30 Direct Entry 2-Alarm Timer-Alarm Sounds or Vibrates - 2 count • Amazon Business $34.78 1 $34.78
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $8.45 4 $33.80
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $24.10 1 $24.10
BUYGOO 20 Pack 7 Count Clear Plastic Mesh Canvas Sheets for Embroidery, Acrylic Yarn Crafting, Knit and Crochet Projects - 10.5'' x 13.5'' • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Two Pocket Portfolio Folders, 50-Pack, RED, Letter Size Paper Folders, by Better Office Products, 50 Pieces, Red • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Bostitch Executive Stapler - 3 in 1 Stapler - One Finger, No Effort, Spring Powered Stapler, Black/Gray (INP20), 20 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.76 1 $12.76
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96 Count • Amazon Business $11.28 1 $11.28
Crayola Multicultural Crayons -24 Count (Set of 3 - 8 Packs) • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
Amazon Basics AAA 1.5 Volt Performance Alkaline Batteries - Pack of 8 • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Amazon Basics Push Pins Tacks, Clear Plastic Head, Steel Point, 200-Pack • Amazon Business $4.66 1 $4.66

Materials cost

$366.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.35

Total project goal

$502.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$502.31

10 Donors

-$295.71

Donations toward project cost

-$252.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.61

Matching donations from our partners

-$205.72

Match offers toward project cost

-$174.86

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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$0.00

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