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Ms. Dries from Ocala, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Start the Year!

Help me give my students items to start the year and prepare for success!

  • $164 goal

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

My Project

Students work and learn better with structure and readiness. These items help the classroom run more smoothly and ultimately will give a better learning environment as they students enter their new school year. Having the pencil sticks will give equal opportunity for students to participate and be sure of competency of skills as well as using the dry erase circles on their desks. Giving the classroom a feel of home but school related will help the students feel more comfortable and open up more to engage in their academic performance and participation!

Ms. Dries Ross Prairie Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ocala, FL View local requests 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dry Erase Dots for Classroom Table,20Pcs Dry Erase Circles Stickers Removable Dot Students for Drills and Training Home, Office, School Teaching • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
ZFbuhuo 20 PCS Pen Holder for Desk, Adhesive Pen Holder for Classroom Clipboard Attachment, Silicone Pencil Holder & Marker Holder for School Office Desk Accessories,Teacher Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Lumoonosity Pencil LED Neon Signs - Desk/Table Classroom Lamp with Stand for Bedroom, Study Room, Game Room - USB/Battery Powered Pencil Neon Lights - Classroom Lights for Teachers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, High Temperature, Full Size, 60W, 50% More Power - Sturdily Bonds Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Leather & Other Strong Materials (Specialty Series CL-800F) • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
50 Boho Rainbow Happy Mail Teacher Notes to Parents- Classroom Good Behavior Incentive Motivational Cards to Send Home - Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School- Made in The USA • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
60 Pcs Boho Rainbow Happy Mail Teacher Notes to Parents Classroom Good Behavior Incentive Motivational Cards Positive Postcard to Send Home for Christmas Class Preschool Kindergarten Elementary School • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$107.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.52

Total project goal

$163.44

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