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Ms. DiFranco from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Get Through The Final Stretch!

Help me give my students materials to create, explore, learn, and enjoy the remainder of First Grade!

  • $732 goal

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This project will help fund the remaining resources my students need to successfully complete this school year. It will also help my next group of students start their first-grade experience with the proper tools to be amazing scholars. Having the proper tools and supplies such as the pencils, crayons, writing journals and glue sticks requested to do the job are crucial to a child's success. My students come to school with little to no supplies. I help families by supplying everything they need to use during the school year. Your generosity will help tremendously. Thank you for your kindness in advance.

Ms. DiFranco Thomas Hooker Elementary 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
Sooez 6 Pack Pencil Box, School Box, Hard Pencil Boxes for School Supplies Bulk, Large Plastic Pencil Case with Lid, Clear Pencil Container, Stackable School Box Crayon Boxes Bulk for Kids • Amazon Business $21.98 5 $109.90
Lakeshore Best-Buy Jumbo Crayons - 8-Color Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Better Office Products Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.20 2 $58.40
Nicunom 125 Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids, Desk Pets Mini Pencil Erasers Puzzle Eraser Bulk 3D Cute Erasers for Classroom Prizes School Supplies Party Favors Treasure Box Toys Gifts Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
ANSSDO 24 Pack Black Cardboard Magazine Holder Premium Magazine File Holder Magazine Organizer, Magazine Storage Box, Large Volume Magazine File Organizer as Book Bins or Folder Holder for Desk • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Kaemi 120Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids Desk Pets Pencil Erasers Puzzle Erasers Animals Bulk 3D Erasers Take Apart Erasers Toys for Party Favors Treasure Box Games Prizes • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 2 $21.44
Mr. Pen- Food Erasers, Erasers, 30Pcs, Puzzle Erasers, Take Apart Erasers, Fruit Erasers, Pull Apart Erasers, Erasers for Kids, Fun Erasers, Gifts for Kids, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $6.98 3 $20.94
Staples Teacher Pack 5 Kids Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Scissors Straight Handle Right and Left Handed 24/Pack (TR55059) • Staples $19.71 1 $19.71
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Broom with Dustpan Cleaning Teeth Combo Set, Indoor Sweep Broom, 55” Long Handle Broom for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Atomic Blue, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Warm Brown, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Orange, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Dark Pink, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Holiday Green, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Blue, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Yellow, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Black, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Glue Sticks Bulk Classroom, White Glue Sticks for Kids 36 Count, 0.75 Ounce, Washable All Purpose, for Kids, School and Home • Amazon Business $13.55 1 $13.55
24 Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Toppers,Pencil Top Erasers,3D Cute Dog Cap Easters Desk Pet Erasers for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
24 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens, Paint Markers for Rock Painting, Fine Point Acrylic Pens Art Supplies for Canvas, Ceramic, Wood, Stone, Glass, DIY Craft • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Pink Erasers – Square Eraser, Erasers for Kids, Rubber Eraser, 40 Count, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Crayola Bulk Crayons, Standard Size, Pink, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $2.62 1 $2.62

Materials cost

$579.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.26

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$621.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.68

Total project goal

$731.18

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