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Mrs. Tacktor from Scottville MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just the Basics

Help me give my students basic supplies including paper, erasers, pens, markers, and scissors!

  • $289 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

Students in my school are hungry for learning and experiences. We have limited opportunities for elective options that fit the needs of our students. Our population is nearly 60 percent economically disadvantaged and many have limited access to resources and technology outside the classroom (and even in the classroom).

Our students find joy in new experiences and being able to learn through 21st-century​ practices.

These are a wonderful group of students who have bright futures ahead and truly have the desire to learn.

My Project

Sometimes it’s the small things that have the most impact. The basic items that I am asking for will be used daily by my students and I. We have limited access to such materials with our classroom budget.

Having a boost in basic supply funding will help with every day learning as well as special projects.

Many of my students do not have these supplies at home so having the necessary tools in class helps when we are building learning posters, cutting out materials for assignments, and quite simply doing daily work. Your donation will have a large impact allowing my students to have all of the basic items that they need.

Mrs. Tacktor
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Colored 4-Ply Poster/Railroad Board, Orange, 22"H x 28"W, 25/Ct • Staples Advantage $18.49 3 $55.47
Paper Mate Arrowhead Erasers, Pink, 144/Box (73015) • Staples Advantage $10.89 3 $32.67
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Color Ink, 12/Pack (74423) • Staples Advantage $18.89 1 $18.89
Westcott 8" Stainless Steel Multipurpose Scissors, Pointed Tip, Black, 3/Pack (16907) • Staples Advantage $3.29 5 $16.45
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80/Canister, 4/Pack (1920090641) • Staples Advantage $15.69 1 $15.69
Staples Brights Multipurpose Paper, 24 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted, 500/Ream (20200) • Staples Advantage $15.49 1 $15.49
Expo Low Odor Dry-Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16/pk (81045) • Staples Advantage $14.07 1 $14.07
Staples Brights Multipurpose Paper, 24 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted, 500/Ream (20201) • Staples Advantage $12.58 1 $12.58
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Staples Advantage $7.92 1 $7.92
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Lilac, 500/Ream (14782) • Staples Advantage $6.36 1 $6.36
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Green, 500/Ream (14781) • Staples Advantage $5.51 1 $5.51
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Blue, 500/Ream (14786) • Staples Advantage $5.51 1 $5.51
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Canary, 500/Ream (14787) • Staples Advantage $5.50 1 $5.50

Materials cost

$212.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.29

Total project goal

$288.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $288.58

3 Donors

-$254.75

Donations toward project cost

-$224.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.71

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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