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Ms. Lori Clifton from Kinston, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give Me an A+ for Supplies!

Help me give my students supplies to begin the year off for a fantastic start!

  • $826 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

Starting off the school year with the necessary supplies and materials helps to make the school year a success. These school supplies will help ease the burden on my students’ families after such a challenging school year by helping to provide school supplies for the classroom. The supplies in this project will provide my students with the materials that are necessary for the day-to-day learning and work in our classroom. I am requesting these supplies so I can give each student their personal set of materials and prepare for the necessary supplies to start the school year off.

Please help me to provide my scholars with school supplies so they can successfully learn each day in our classroom.

These supplies include pencils, scissors, notebooks, glue sticks, and a stapler.

By providing students with the necessary supplies they need to be successful, students can start the school year out strong without worrying about how they will get their school supplies. Not only will students have the supplies they need at school, but they will also be able to bring these supplies home with them to complete any necessary schoolwork or projects. These supplies will give students the confidence to put their best effort into all their lessons and assignments.

Ms. Lori Clifton Contentnea - Savannah School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday Primary Journal Grades K-2, Primary Writing Journal, Half Page Ruled Primary Journal Composition Notebook for Kids, 100 Sheets kids Notebook, in Pink, Green, Red (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (BL77BP12M) • Quill.com $19.59 2 $39.18
Coastwide Professional Professional Kitchen Rolls Paper Towels 2-ply 85 Sheets/Roll 30 Rolls/Pack (CW21810CT) • Staples $34.95 1 $34.95
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Battery Operated • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Mr. Pen- Retractable Gel Pens, 12 Pack, Morandi and Vintage Barrels, Black Gel Pens, Fast Dry, Gel Pens Fine Point 0.5mm, Retractable Pens, Cute Pens, Gel Ink Pens, Aesthetic Pens for Journaling • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (RGLCGAP81-AST) • Quill.com $12.79 2 $25.58
Quill Brand?White Out Pen Style Correction Tape, 2/Pk (52040-QL) • Quill.com $11.91 2 $23.82
Raymond Geddes Dr Seuss Number 2 Pencils For Kids 72 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $23.07 1 $23.07
Yinder 100 Sets Lanyard with ID Holders Colorful Lanyards with Waterproof ID Card Holders Plastic Clear Name Tags Badge Holder with Lanyard for Adults Business Church Conferences • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Medique Products 22373 Triple Antibiotic Ointment.5 Gram, 25 Per Box • Amazon Business $7.66 3 $22.98
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Golf Pencils, No 2 HB, Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 72 • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Mr. Pen- Multipurpose Scissors, 8 inch, Pack of 4, Scissor, Scissors for Office, Craft Scissors, Scissors Bulk, Office Scissors, Sharp Scissors, Paper Scissors, Fabric Scissors, Adult Scissors • Amazon Business $7.84 2 $15.68
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Family Variety Pack, Sheer & Clear Flexible Sterile Individually Wrapped Bandages for First Aid Wound Care for Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Assorted Sizes, 280 ct • Amazon Business $14.56 1 $14.56
Mr. Pen Erasers for Pencils, 120 Pack, Pencil Top Erasers, Eraser Caps, Kids, Cap Tops, Topper Erasers. Ereaser • Amazon Business $5.94 2 $11.88
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 $11.87 1 $11.87
Desk Reference Nameplates Traditional Manuscript Nameplates Self Adhesive Primary Students Desk Plates Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink Dozen (74423) • Staples $9.72 1 $9.72
Bostitch Office Executive 3 in 1 Stapler, Includes 210 Staples and Integrated Staple Remover, One Finger Stapling, No Effort, 20 Sheet Capacity, Spring Powered Stapler, Black (INP20-BLK) • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
60 Pcs Animal Number Line Students Name Plates Classroom Flat Name Tag Name Labels for School Classroom Students Desks Teaching Supplies Back to School Decoration, 12 x 4 Inches • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Blue Clothes Pins, Colored Wooden Clothespins for Baby Shower Game, Wreath, Crafts, Strong Grip Close Pins Birchwood Clips Clothespin Clothing Pegs for Hanging Clothing Photos, 2.83 Inch, Pack of 50 • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
Clothes Pins, Pink Colored Wooden Clothespins for Baby Shower Game, Wreath, Crafts, Strong Grip Close Pins Birchwood Clips Clothespin Clothing Pegs for Hanging Clothing Photos, 2.83 Inch, Pack of 50 • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
KTRIO Magnetic Staple Remover Tool 4 Pack, Professional Stapler Removers Flat Staple Puller Stick for Classroom, Office, Home, 4 Colors • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
Refill Pack for Lakeshore Safety Name Tags • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 2 $5.98
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Markers, Assorted Colors, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $5.40 1 $5.40

Materials cost

$612.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.10

Sales tax

 $47.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$701.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.75

Total project goal

$825.01

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