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Mrs. Anastasio from West Haven, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Build a Math Thinking Classroom

Help me give my students paper and whiteboard supplies to collaborate and build a Thinking Classroom!

  • $488 goal

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

My Project

We use magnetic whiteboards around the walls of our math classroom most days. Students are put into random groups and are given various math tasks to solve together. Each task is on a different color paper in the dry erase sleeves so when I check around the room, I can easily see which task they are on. There is a lot of student engagement and discourse. Students show multiple representations to solve tasks, and learn to listen and work together.

By donating to our project, you are helping to give our students the supplies needed to keep engaged, increase retention, and improve their academic success.

The supplies needed are consumables and need to be replaced many times throughout the year. Please help me to keep the supplies available so my students can continue to thrive, be engaged and learn new math skills from each other.

Mrs. Anastasio Harry M Bailey Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

West Haven, CT 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hammermill Copy Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 20 lb, Green, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $21.97 3 $65.91
Wodison 18-Packs 3 Ring Pencil Pouch with Clear Window School Classroom Binder Pocket Case Office Stationery Bag Green • Amazon Business $25.49 2 $50.98
Hammermill Copy Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 24 lb, Blue, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $24.97 2 $49.94
Hammermill Copy Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 20 lb, Canary, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $21.97 2 $43.94
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2003893) • Quill.com $31.83 1 $31.83
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pink 500/Ream (14779) • Staples $10.54 2 $21.08
OWLKELA Dry Erase Erasers, Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers 8 Pack, Magnetic Dry Erasers for White Board, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Ideal for Classroom, Home, Office • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Antner 30 Pack Oversized Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves Reusable Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Page Protectors, Heavy Duty Work Pockets School Teacher Classroom Office Organization Supplies, 10 Color • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Red 12/Pack (86002) • Staples $9.46 2 $18.92
Heqishun 40 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers Dry Eraser Dry Erase Erasers Bulk Chalkboard Eraser Cleaner for Classroom, Office (Blue, 2 inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
WUDIME 20 Pack Magnetic Hooks, 25 Lbs Magnetic Hook Heavy Duty, Neodymium Magnet Hooks for Refrigerator, Magnets with Hook for Cruise, Grill, Kitchen, Garage, Classroom, and Office • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$362.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.12

Total project goal

$487.44

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