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Ms. Lapham from Tulsa OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help a New Chemistry Teacher!

Help me give my students an Organic Chemistry Model Kit or an Electric Pencil Sharpener! We need your help to stock our classroom with essential supplies and welcoming decor.

  • $595 goal

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My Project

Hello, my name is Ms. Lapham and I am a second-year chemistry teacher. I love teaching, but I can't afford to get all of the things I need for my room. Everything on my list is something myself and my students will use to better aid in their learning. I loved being a teacher this year, but my classroom felt empty and there just wasn't enough supplies for me to be as effective as I can be.

I am hopeful and grateful for any assistance with this project; I believe the help will make my classroom feel welcoming and encouraging and will have all of the necessary supplies for me to teach effectively.

I will use the model chemistry kit to demonstrate chemical bonds. I will use the pens and highlighters for grading papers. The desk organizer will be used to make it easier for students to submit papers. Every item has been carefully selected to enrich both my teaching, and my students' learning. My students are the best part of my day; help my classroom be the best part of their day.

Ms. Lapham
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $12.58 3 $37.74
CHDITB Chemical Science Art Prints, Classroom Decor, School Laboratory Wall Art, Science Exploration Poster for School Middle School Classroom Laboratory Boys Room Decoration, Set of 6 (12"x16" Ready to Hang) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Fantasy Staring Front Door Mat Welcome Doormat - Periodic Table of Chemical Elements Science Colorful Square Element Black Entrance Mat Low-Profile Floor Mat for Indoor/Outdoor/Home/Office, 18" x 30" • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
OLD NOBBY Organic Chemistry Model Kit (239 pc) - Molecular Models Kit with Atoms, Bonds, Instructions - STEM Science Kits for Kids Toys Chemistry Set for Students, Ochem Teachers, Young Scientists • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Youbetia Rose Gold Desk Organizers, All in One Desktop File Organizer with File Sorters + Drawer, Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers with Paper Tray for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Science Pun Room Decor - Set of 4 Classroom Supplies - Nerdy Wall Art for Lab - Great Funny Gift For Science and Chemistry Lovers, Teachers and Students - 11x14 unframed print • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
VICNOVA Mesh Desk File Organizer, Letter Tray Paper Organizer for Desk with 6 Tier File Folder Holder Paper Sorter for Home Office Organizers for Desk (Black) • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Soothing Gel, Fresh scent, with Aloe and Vitamin E , 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $23.52 1 $23.52
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, Soft Facial Tissue, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $17.19 1 $17.19
SHARPIE S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
(24 Pack) Sticky Notes 3x3 in Post Bright Stickies Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads, Strong Adhesive, 74 Sheets/pad • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Paper Mate Gel Pens InkJoy Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Sweetzer & Orange Kindness Posters for Classroom Decorations. 6 Classroom Posters, 15 x 22” Large Poster Bundle. Growth Mindset Posters, Motivational Posters, Positive Posters, Inspirational Posters. • Amazon Business $14.65 1 $14.65
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispensers, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 650 Inches (6122) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Hofarkows Women in Science Tin Sign Inspirational Metal Sign Vintage Look Poster for Education Study,School,Classroom Wall Decor Physics Gift 8x12 Inch • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SHARPIE Highlighter, Clear View Highlighter with See-Through Chisel Tip, Stick Highlighter, Assorted, 8 Count • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.76 1 $12.76
Bigtime Signs Periodic Table With Real Elements Inside | 2022 BLACK 24"x16" Chemistry Periodic Table of Elements Poster - Periodic Table Poster - Science Posters Periodic Table (All 118 Elements) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Vinaco Paper Clips Colorful, 400PCS Medium and Jumbo（1.3 inch & 2 inch）Paper Clips, Durable and Rustproof, Coated Large Paper Clips Great for Office School Document Organizing (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Multi-surface Wipes, Fresh Scent & Crisp Lemon Value Pack, 75 Wipes (Pack of 3) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
Officemate Standard Staples, 5 Boxes General Purpose Staple (91925) • Amazon Business $7.40 1 $7.40
Amazon Basics Pink Eraser, 24 Count • Amazon Business $6.11 1 $6.11
Crosize Door Stoppers for Floor Rubber Door Stop Wedge, Door Gaps and Prevent The Lock-Outs,Floor Sturdy Stackable Door Stop for Carpet Heavy Duty Door (Black) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Officemate 1- Hole Punch, 5 Sheet Capacity, Silver (90091) • Amazon Business $4.11 1 $4.11

Materials cost

$433.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.11

Total project goal

$594.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.06

2 Donors

-$385.00

Donations toward project cost

-$336.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.35

match offer

-$198.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$168.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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