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Ms. Berthau from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Safe

Help me give my students a clean start for curious minds and wipe away germs, not curiosity!

  • $650 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

My students are eager, bright learners in 8th grade who thrive in a clean and safe environment. Many come from families who may not have access to all the classroom extras, so I work hard to make our room a space where they can focus and feel comfortable.

With flu season and daily messes, cleaning supplies are essential to maintaining a healthy learning environment.

Disinfecting wipes, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and cleaning sprays help us stay ahead of germs and stay in school.

By helping fund this project, you’re not just buying cleaning supplies, you’re giving my students more days of uninterrupted learning, better focus, and peace of mind. Thank you for considering!

Ms. Berthau Thomas Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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.

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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

80 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glade Automatic Spray Air Freshener Combo Set Clean Linen 6.2 oz. 3/Pack (313806) • Staples $25.24 3 $75.72
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle • School Specialty $12.67 5 $63.35
Oxford Spiral Notebook 18 Pack, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, 3-Hole Punch, Assorted Colors, 70 Sheets (65206) • Amazon Business $19.86 3 $59.58
Seat Sack Storage Pocket, Standard, 14 Inches, Black - Cotton - Durable • School Specialty $26.02 2 $52.04
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $14.59 3 $43.77
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $13.51 3 $40.53
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray, For Air Sanitization and Odor Elimination, Simple Fresh Scent, 10 Fl. Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $18.72 2 $37.44
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 2 $21.44
EDENMS Desk Pencil Pen Holder, 5 Slots 360°Degree Rotating Organizers for Desk, Desktop Storage Stationery Supplies Organizer, Cute Cup Pot Office, School, Home, Art Supply, Pink • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Pilot G2 Gel Pen Set - Assorted Colors, 1.0 mm, Bold, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $12.97 1 $12.97
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (2096148/2126231) • Quill.com $10.39 1 $10.39
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $9.49 1 $9.49
Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Pour, to Clean and Deodorize, Sparkling Lemon and Sunflower Essence, 90 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $6.73 1 $6.73
Nice 'n Clean SmudgeGuard Lens Cleaning Wipes (100 Total Wipes) | Pre-Moistened Individually Wrapped Wipes | Non-Scratching & Non-Streaking | Safe for Eyeglasses, Goggles, & Camera Lens • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$493.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$551.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.41

Total project goal

$649.39

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