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Ms. ME Smith from Greensboro, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just the Basics Can Make a Difference

Help me give my students the basic supplies they need to start the eighth grade on a level and fair playing field.

  • $701 goal

This project expired on November 30, 2022.

This project expired on November 30, 2022.

My Project

I am lucky to teach an amazing group of eighth graders who have successfully come out of the pandemic with an eagerness to learn! But unfortunately not all the students have access to the basic supplies they need to start the school year. I want to make sure each student has a notebook with paper and pencils that they can carry through the year to capture all their assignments in my language arts classes. If I can supply them with the basics, they’ll start eighth grade on a level playing field and I can’t wait to see how high they can soar!

Ms. ME Smith Kiser 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.

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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

90 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Heavy Duty 1 1/2" 3-Ring View Binders, White, 12/Pack (24677CT) • Staples $78.99 6 $473.94
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (13972) • Staples $15.79 2 $31.58
Staples College Ruled Filler Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 400 Sheets/Pack (ST27521D) • Staples $12.02 1 $12.02

Materials cost

$517.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.12

Total project goal

$700.79

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