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Mrs. Alkire from Indianapolis, IN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Busy!

Help me give my students new shelf work materials to start the year.

  • $594 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

My Project

Each summer, I go through our materials and re-make any materials that are getting old and/or are missing pieces. This requires a color printer and card stock for printing since many of our materials are color coded. This also requires a laminator to laminate all the materials for safe cleaning and longevity. I will use the cardstock, laminator and laminating sheets to help get my classroom ready for the fall.

My students deserve the best materials that I can give them!

I also make new materials that go along with our units of study, for the kids that need additional support, and for making take-home materials. New white boards are an essential item needed for the classroom and also to send home for virtual learning days.

Mrs. Alkire James Russell Lowell Elementary School 51 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Indianapolis, IN 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One - multifunction printer - color • Best Buy Education $289.98 1 $289.98
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator • Blick Art Materials $57.40 1 $57.40
Juvale 12 Pack Double Sided Small Dry Erase White Boards with Lines - Whiteboards for Students and Classroom Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $21.48 2 $42.96
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $27.59 1 $27.59
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 1 $15.74

Materials cost

$457.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.02

Total project goal

$593.48

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