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Dr. Dykes from Jackson, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Finish Strong!

Help me give my students basic supplies to finish the school year strong!

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Dykes's classroom raised $951

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are resilient and have been working very hard this year. They have endured water crisis, wintery storms, and other disasters that have caused supplies to be destroyed or depleted. To keep the momentum going, they are in need of basic supplies to finish the school year. We need supplies. My students need anchor chart paper, pencils, folders, highlighters, and markers to use as we begin reviewing for state testing and finishing the remainder of the term. Snacks will be used as incentive on Fridays for good behavior and participation during the week.

To be successful, my scholars need these supplies to use at school.

My students need pencils to use daily in math class. The folders will be used to place their notes and review material. The chart paper will be used as review posters for students to create their own topic summaries to help their classmates. Highlighters will be used for annotating notes.

Many of my students have been displaced due to the recent weather disasters and many of their parents cannot afford to purchase supplies. Having my supplies project full funded will help my students be supported with those basic supplies needed for their academics as they finish strong.

Dr. Dykes Lanier High 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

HBCU Alum 115 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Better Office Products Red Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Red • Amazon Business $25.73 4 $102.92
Nortix Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches Large Self Stick Lined Flip Chart Paper, Upgraded Versatile Sticky Easel Pad with Dry Erase Surface for Meeting/Training/Doodling, 30 Sheets/Pads, 6 Pads • Amazon Business $92.00 1 $92.00
Nortix Flip Chart Paper, Sticky Easel Pads, Chart Paper for Teachers, Upgraded Dual-Purpose for Flip Chart and Dry Erase Board, Srong Adhesive & Bleed-Resistant, 25 x 30 inch, 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads • Amazon Business $85.00 1 $85.00
Hongzan 200 Pack Bulk Earbuds Classroom for School Kids Children Class Set Headphones for Students Wholesale Disposable Earphones (Mixed) • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Better Office Products Yellow Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Yellow • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73
Better Office Products Green Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Green • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Better Office Products Purple Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Purple • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
Better Office Products Orange Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Orange • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
Frito-Lay Ruffles and Doritos Bold Variety Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $23.29 1 $23.29
Oxford Composition Notebooks, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $22.92 1 $22.92
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Little Debbie Honey Buns, 48 Individually Wrapped Breakfast Pastries (8 Boxes) • Amazon Business $22.32 1 $22.32
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colours, 36 Count • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Cheetos Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot Mix Variety Pack, (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $21.86 1 $21.86
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
SKITTLES & STARBURST Variety Pack Full Size Chewy Candy Assortment, 37.05 oz, 18 Bars • Amazon Business $18.14 1 $18.14
Pendaflex File Folders, Letter Size, 8-1/2" x 11", Classic Manila, 1/3-Cut Tabs in Left, Right, Center Positions, 100 Per Box (65213) • Amazon Business $15.58 1 $15.58
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $13.27 1 $13.27
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Liquid Chalk Markers for Chalkboard Wet Erase Metallic Colors Pens Window Markers with Reversible Tip for Blackboard, Whiteboard, Glass, Mirror, Menu Board, Bistro, Restaurant, School, Pack of 8 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$717.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$50.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$808.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.59

Total project goal

$950.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$950.61

1 Donor

-$950.61

Donations toward project cost

-$808.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.59

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$0.00

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