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Ms. Tillery from Charlotte NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Minds Under Construction

My students need supplies and items that will help them have an organized, comfortable and inviting classroom with routine and structure and where every students has the same items needed to help their success. WE need a binding machine, cushions and more

  • $510 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I work at a Title 1 school in Charlotte, NC. All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch. A majority of my students come from a low socioeconomic background. Many come to school with little to no school supplies. Despite many hardships, my students are eager to learn and do their best. They want to be in school because they want to learn all they can so they can be successful. I want my students to love learning and have amazing experiences in the classroom.

Every minute of our day is used to maximize their learning, and I want to maximize their potential as well!

My Project

This year my focus in on students being comfortable and enjoying their classroom learning environment. Keeping their desks and classroom around them organized will help to make them feel successful and keep their minds on their learning. We work with technology centers and the use of headphones is vital to them getting what they need. Having some flexible seating options helps make the room exciting for them to learn.

Donations to my classroom will help my students feel successful and important.

There are so many things my students need starting off the school year. Any help will help them to start of on the right foot!

Ms. Tillery
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4kids SoftZone Foam Floor Cushions, Red (ELR-12643-RD) • Staples Advantage $77.29 1 $77.29
Fellowes Star+ 150 Manual Comb Binding Machine • Staples Advantage $60.77 1 $60.77
Maxell HP-200 Stereo Headset • Staples Advantage $5.89 10 $58.90
Storage Cart W/6 Drawers, Multi-Color • Staples Advantage $54.39 1 $54.39
The Pencil Grip Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser, Durable, Lightweight, Soft, Magnetic, Yellow • Staples Advantage $10.99 3 $32.97
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Elastomer Compound Eraser, Medium, 24/Box • Staples Advantage $10.29 2 $20.58
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/Pack • Staples Advantage $9.32 2 $18.64
Staples School Grade 2 Pocket Folder with Fasteners, Yellow, 25/Box • Staples Advantage $7.79 2 $15.58
Staples School Grade 2 Pocket Folder with Fasteners, Red, 25/Box • Staples Advantage $7.79 2 $15.58
Fellowes Plastic Binding Combs, 5/8", 91-120-Sheet Capacity, Black, 100/Bx • Staples Advantage $9.40 1 $9.40
Fellowes Plastic Binding Combs, 3/8", 41-55-Sheet Capacity, Black, 100/Bx • Staples Advantage $4.30 1 $4.30

Materials cost

$368.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.35

Total project goal

$509.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$509.02

1 Donor

-$432.67

Donations toward project cost

-$432.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$76.35

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$0.00

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