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Dr. Shair Hale from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Is Essential!

Help me give my students resources and incentives to encourage and motivate them to complete their class projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Shair Hale's classroom raised $661

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are eager to learn new things every day. They have learned that a school is a place of learning. And that they should strive to be the best person they possibly can be. And to aim high, not only in class but in life. I am amazed and ecstatic at their will and determination to succeed in life.

Our class motto is "LEARNING IS ESSENTIAL." Therefore, no child will be left behind.

My students are so dear to my heart because they want to learn. The requested resources will make a difference in the lives of my hard-working students. My students will have everything they need to complete their class projects. The ink cartridges will be a blessing because I will now have access to help my students print out all the wonderful and amazing pictures that we discovered from our research. My students work hard every day, so I can't help but show my gratitude by providing them with incentives. They are small in stature, but they love to hear me praise them by saying (great job or keep up the good work).

Dr. Shair Hale A.G. Hilliard 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX 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 22 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Original HP 950 Black/951 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Ink Cartridges (4-pack) | Works with HP OfficeJet 8600, OfficeJet Pro 251dw, 276dw, 8100, 8610, 8620, 8630 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | X4E06AN • Amazon Business $108.89 1 $108.89
HP 950XL | Ink Cartridge | Black | Works with HP OfficeJet Pro 251dw, 276dw, 8100, 8600 Series | CN045AN • Amazon Business $48.89 1 $48.89
Adir Wood Paper Storage Organizer - Construction Paper Storage - Vertical File Mail Sorter - A Stylish Look for Home, Office, Classroom and More - Wood Grain (12 Compartment) • Amazon Business $42.44 1 $42.44
KADAMS Time Tracker Visual Timer with Audio Alarm Pause Function, 24hr Countdown Clock, Volume Control, Stoplight Traffic Light, No Loud Ticking, Time Management Tool for Classroom Teacher Kids Adults • Amazon Business $36.45 1 $36.45
Bankers Box Classroom 15 Compartment Literature Organizer, Single (3384301) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Dot Markers,12 Colors Bingo Daubers with 30 Unique Patterns of Dot Book for Toddler Art Activities, Non-Toxic Washable Coloring Markers for Preschool Kids Learning by Shuttle Art • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Padlock with Key, BLOSSOM Solid Brass Keyed Padlock, Long Shackle for Sheds, Storage Unit, School Gym Locker, Fence, Toolbox, Hasp Storage 2 Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, 2-Pack (total 480 count) • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
hp Printer Paper | 8.5 x 11 Paper | Office 20 lb | 3 Ream Case - 1500 Sheets | 92 Bright | Made in USA - FSC Certified | 112090C • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 0.24 Ounce Glue Sticks for Kids | School Supplies | Scrapbooking Supplies | Vision Board Supplies, 60 Count • Amazon Business $18.72 1 $18.72
Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Tropicana 100% Juice 3-flavor Classic Variety Pack,10 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Ziploc Two Gallon Food Storage Bags, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 12 Count, Pack of 3 (36 Total Bags) • Amazon Business $17.26 1 $17.26
Ruffles Potato Chips Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $16.81 1 $16.81
3 Rolls Motivational Stickers for Kids, 1500 Pieces 1 Inch School Stickers Teacher Supplies Animal Incentive Roll Sticker Potty Training Stickers for School Classroom Home, 24 Designs (Vivid Style) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzel Crackers, Snack Packs, 30 Count Variety Pack Box • Amazon Business $10.28 1 $10.28
Printhead Cleaner Kit for HP 8600 5520 4620 6520 6600 6700 6968 6978 8610 Canon MX922 9000 C88 Brother Printers,Nozzle Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Officejet Pixma Printers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 0.59" Diameter Sticky Back Coins Nylon Coins, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Coins Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ziploc Storage Bags, Double Zipper Seal & Expandable Bottom, Large, 5 Count, Big Bag • Amazon Business $8.65 1 $8.65
Mr. Pen- Sticky Notes, 3”x3”, 12 Pads, Pastel Sticky Notes, Sticky Note, Self-Stick Note Pads, Sticky Pads, Sticky Notes Pastel, Sticky Notes Aesthetic, Colorful Sticky Notes, Color Sticky Notes • Amazon Business $7.85 1 $7.85
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispenser with 300 (.375'') Permanent Adhesive Ultra-Thin Dots, Clear (04018) • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$523.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$561.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.04

Total project goal

$660.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $660.26

3 Donors

-$220.09

Donations toward project cost

-$187.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.01

match offer

-$440.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$374.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.02

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