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Mrs. Cheever from Everett, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Stay Sharp, Clean, and Creative!

Help me give my students the little things that make a big difference in our day to day classroom functional items that often get pushed to the bottom of my list because they’re not flashy, but are essential.

  • $258 goal

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I'm a teacher who believes in creating a classroom that's not just a place for learning but a space that works *with* students, not against them.

This project is for all the little things that make a big difference in our day to day classroom functional items that often get pushed to the bottom of my list because they’re not flashy, but are essential.

Things like a reliable pencil sharpener (ours has had its last day!), basic cleaning supplies to keep our space safe and fresh, glue for projects, and even an extension cord so all my students can actually see the screen when we project a lesson.

These are simple tools, but they make a world of difference in helping our classroom run smoothly, stay clean, and feel welcoming. Having these supplies means fewer disruptions, less time spent solving silly problems (like walking across the room just to plug something in), and more time focused on learning, creating, and collaborating.

What We're Asking For:

* A heavy-duty pencil sharpener

* Extension cord to allow our screen to reach more students

* Disinfectant wipes and scent plug ins

* Glue sticks and tape for student projects

* Desk tag organization supplies

I know these items aren't glamorous, but they matter—and your support means we can stop patching things together and finally have the tools we need to learn comfortably and confidently every single day. Thank you for investing in our classroom!

Mrs. Cheever Albert N Parlin School Grades PreK-2

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.

Everett, MA View local requests

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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Self-Adhesive Nameplate Sleeves (4 3/4" x 18 1/4") - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Febreze Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener with 2 Oil Refills, Gain Original Scent, 0.87 Fl. Oz. (4166) • Quill.com $14.03 2 $28.06
Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, 6 Holes, Auto Stop AFMAT Pencil Sharpeners for School, Classroom Electric Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, 7000 Sharpening Times, Pink • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Gorilla Mounting Tape - Tough and Clear, 1" x 60" • Blick Art Materials $7.19 2 $14.38
GE Heavy Duty Waterproof Extension Cord - 16AWG, 13 Amp, 20 Ft, UL Listed, White • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
Febreze Bathroom Air Freshener Gain Scent 0.25 oz. 2/Pack (93330EA) • Staples $6.86 1 $6.86
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle Lavender and Jasmine 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Staples $5.14 1 $5.14

Materials cost

$173.70

Vendor shipping charges

$12.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.69

Total project goal

$257.95

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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