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Ms. Dunn from Richmond, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Supplies for High-Need Classroom

Help me give my students basic classroom materials: pens, pencils, highlighters, paper, and index cards. In addition, I need some basic necessities like extension cords and batteries to keep my classroom up and running.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dunn's classroom raised $458

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach at a school where more than three-quarters of our students come from low-income households. Their local schools that suffer the unfortunate consequences of systemic oppression: low-funding, under-resourcing, etc. They come from a community plagued by discriminatory policies, poverty, and violence. My students constantly battle against circumstances that all too often lead to frustration, fear, and failure.

My students are bright, energetic, and full of potential, and we must not let circumstances beyond our control hinder their growth as learners.

They want to be successful. They want to positively impact their futures. They want to learn. And I want to provide them with every opportunity to be the students I know they can be.

My Project

My English and ELD (English Language Development - for newcomers to the US) classes need basic supplies--pens, pencils, paper, highlighters--in order to grow into the readers and writers they are capable of becoming.

Having paper and writing utensils is a critical necessity, and it is inequitable to ask students to provide their own supplies when this means that some students inevitably will be left out.

Providing school supplies means that all students have the opportunity to learn and succeed.

Literacy--reading, writing, annotating--are essential skills that help prepare students for academic and life-long success. Help me give my students the materials the need and deserve.

Ms. Dunn John F Kennedy High School Grades 9-12

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.

Richmond, CA 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

180 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Integra Presharpened No. 2 Pencils, #2 Pencil Grade, Yellow Barrel, 144 / Box • Staples Advantage $23.19 5 $115.95
Genuine Joe 2-Way Handle Lobby Dust Pan Combo Kit, Black • Staples Advantage $33.35 1 $33.35
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Yellow, 24/Pack (BL241-A-YEL) • Staples Advantage $7.52 4 $30.08
Staples 6-Outlet Power Strip, 6' Cord, White, 3/Pack • Staples Advantage $26.49 1 $26.49
Welch's Fruit Snacks .9 Ounce Pouches Mixed Fruit, Pack of 80 (PIM69880) • Staples Advantage $25.99 1 $25.99
Duracell Coppertop AAA Alkaline Batteries, 24/Pack (MN2400B240002) • Staples Advantage $24.99 1 $24.99
Tripp Lite Power Extension Cord 18 AWG 10A NEMA 5-15R to NEMA 5-15P 3ft 3' (P022-003) • Staples Advantage $9.29 2 $18.58
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Green, Dozen (65556/BL11GR) • Staples Advantage $3.39 4 $13.56
BIC Brite Liner Pen Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Pink, Dozen (BL11Pk) • Staples Advantage $3.39 4 $13.56
Staples College Ruled Filler Paper, 8" x 10.5", White, 120 Sheets/Pack (37427B-CC) • Staples Advantage $2.39 4 $9.56
Staples Ruled 3" x 5" Index Cards, White, 500/Pack (51009) • Staples Advantage $6.99 1 $6.99
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples Advantage $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$324.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$388.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.58

Total project goal

$457.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $457.20

4 Donors

-$291.00

Donations toward project cost

-$269.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.15

match offer

-$139.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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 $0.00

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