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Ms. Graves from Charlotte, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Graves's classroom raised $529

Keep Germs Away!

Help me give my students a healthy and hands-on as they build foundational reading and alphabet skills! Supplies like antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, and surface cleaners will allow us to sanitize our activity stations between groups quickly.

Ms. Graves Statesville Road Elementary School

Charlotte, NC Grades PreK-2

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About Our Classroom

Welcome to our vibrant kindergarten classroom!

My students are energetic, curious, and excited to explore the world around them every single day. For many of them, kindergarten is their very first experience in a structured school setting. They learn best by doing—touching, moving, sorting, and collaborating at hands-on learning stations.

Because young children explore with their hands, keeping our classroom clean, safe, and germ-free is one of my highest priorities. A healthy environment ensures our learning never has to hit the pause button!

How These Materials Will Make a Difference

This project will transform both our classroom environment and our daily learning centers in two vital ways:

A Clean, Safe, & Germ-Free Room: Daily supplies like antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, and safe surface cleaners will allow us to sanitize our activity stations between groups quickly. Keeping germs at bay means fewer sick days and more quality time learning together.

Engaging Alphabet & Literacy Stations: Hands-on alphabet materials—such as letter-matching games, will give students the physical tools they need to master letter names, sounds, and early reading skills.

The Impact on My Students

By supporting this project, you are giving my kindergarteners a clean, safe space where they can focus on what matters most: discovering the joy of reading. Your generosity ensures that every student can confidently handle station materials, practice their letters, and build the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Thank you so much for supporting our early learners and helping keep our classroom safe and healthy!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 3 donors

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Charlotte, NC
Grades PreK-2
Students with Disabilities
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Graves Statesville Road Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes Fresh/Crisp Lemon Scent 35 Wipes/Container 15/Carton (CLO30112) • Staples $52.49 1 $52.49

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) | All Purpose Cleaner, Sanitizing, Deodorizing, Apartment Essentials, Back To School Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen & Bathroom Wipe • Amazon Business $11.61 4 $46.44

Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99

Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99

Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizer, Crisp Linen, 12.5 oz, 2 Pack | Multi-Surface Disinfecting & Sanitizing Antibacterial Room Spray, Deodorizer Spray, Home & Bathroom Cleaning Supplies • Amazon Business $8.80 4 $35.20

Lakeshore Write & Wipe Broad-Tip Dry Erase Markers – Class Pack of White Board Markers in Bulk • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99

Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $10.49 3 $31.47

Write & Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Boogie Wipes Saline Nose Wipes - 180 Count - Fresh Scent, Hypoallergenic & Alcohol-Free - Allergy Relief - Made with Natural Saline, Aloe, Chamomile & Vitamin E - Diaper Bag Essential • Amazon Business $22.74 1 $22.74

MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers, 6 Colors | Mini Whiteboard Cleaning Pads with Strong Magnetic Backing, 2" x 2" for Classroom, School, Office and Home, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98

Febreze Air Mist Luxe Air Freshener Spray Ocean Scent 8.1 oz. 3/Pack (5549/38885) • Staples $14.29 1 $14.29

Dust-Off Anti-Static Touch Screen Cleaning Wipes, Pack of 80, 4.062x7.563x7.563 - Adult • School Specialty $9.29 1 $9.29

Goo Gone Original Adhesive Remover Bottle Fresh Citrus Scent 8 fl. oz. (2087) • Staples $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost			$382.81
Vendor shipping charges			$0.93
Sales tax			$29.86
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.74
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$449.34
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$79.30
Total project goal			$528.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$528.64
2 Donors			-$516.14
Donations toward project cost			-$438.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$77.42
match offer			-$12.50
Match offer toward project cost			-$10.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$1.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Keep Germs Away!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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