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Ms. Lommen from Salt Lake City, UT 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 the tools they need to be successful in building their writing and comprehension skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lommen's classroom raised $922

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have the privilege of teaching an amazing group of students. What makes my students special is their curiosity and eagerness to learn. Each day, they bring energy to the classroom that makes me want to be the best teacher I can be. They are diverse, creative, and always ready to take on new challenges.

To help them reach their full potential, they need the right tools.

This project aims to provide my students with basic school supplies, including journals, pencils, glue sticks, and other essential items. Having these supplies readily available means they can focus more on learning and less on worrying about what they don’t have.

The primary goal of this project is to ensure that all my students have access to the necessary supplies they need for a successful school year. No student should feel left out or unable to participate in an activity due to a lack of resources. By providing these basic supplies, we can create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Ms. Lommen Silver Hills Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Salt Lake City, UT View local requests

More than half 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

65 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Color Will Vary (05510) • Amazon Business $29.98 8 $239.84
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.68 60 $160.80
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 4 $78.80
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Assorted Bright Colors, 3x3 in, 15 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad, 2X The Sticking Power, Recyclable, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $10.00 6 $60.00
Kaplan Early Learning Tabletop Scissor Stand - Holds up to 30 Scissors • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards, 1000 count, 10 Pack of 100, White, 3 in x 5 in • Amazon Business $7.84 5 $39.20
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter Chisel Tip Assorted 24/Pack (BL241AST) • Staples $10.14 3 $30.42
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter Chisel Tip Pink Dozen (65554/BL11PL) • Staples $9.24 3 $27.72
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter Chisel Tip Blue 12/Pack (65552/BL11BE) • Staples $7.41 3 $22.23
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter Chisel Tip Green 12/Pack (65556/BL11GR) • Staples $5.70 3 $17.10
Westcott ‎55878 Pink Erasers Bulk Set, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
30 Packs Clear Plastic Ruler 12 Inch with Centimeter and Millimeter, Metric Rulers Bulk for Kids Classroom School Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$742.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$783.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.30

Total project goal

$921.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$921.98

6 Donors

-$783.78

Donations toward project cost

-$669.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$133.79

Match offers toward project cost

-$113.72

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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