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Ms. Ashmon from Fort Washington, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. A’s Class Prepared, Cared For, & Ready to Learn

Help me give my students supplies, snacks, backpacks, and cleaning essentials to feel prepared, cared for, and ready to learn.

  • $963 goal

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

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My Project

This project is dedicated to ensuring every student in Ms. A’s classroom starts the school year and every day feeling fully prepared, supported, and valued. By providing essential supplies, healthy snacks, backpacks, and cleaning essentials, we create an environment where students can focus on learning without distractions or worries.

When children have what they need, both physically and emotionally, they develop confidence and a sense of belonging.

This foundation empowers them to engage actively, grow academically, and build positive relationships. Our goal is to nurture not just their minds, but their whole well-being because when students feel cared for, they are truly ready to learn and thrive.

With the generosity of family, friends, and community supporters, this project will transform a classroom into a safe, welcoming space filled with encouragement, comfort, and the tools necessary for success.

Ms. Ashmon Colin Powell Academy 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.

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More than half of 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

Never Before Funded 26 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scribbledo 10 Pack Double Sided Whiteboards Lined Dry Erase Board for Kids Ruled Writing Board Handwriting Practice for Kids Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Lines 9x12 Student 10 Dry Erase Markers • Amazon Business $24.39 3 $73.17
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 2 $62.54
I Can Read! Readers - Level 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.50 1 $57.50
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $53.19 1 $53.19
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle • School Specialty $12.67 4 $50.68
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $42.58 1 $42.58
I Am Enough (hardcover picture book, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 2 $40.00
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $19.82 2 $39.64
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
5 Pack Bulk Backpacks, Wholesale 17-Inch Lightweight Bookbags for Kids, Adults, School, Classroom, Travel, Gym Supplies with 1 Large, 1 Small Pocket, Perfect for Events, Corporate Bundles, Mix • Amazon Business $32.48 1 $32.48
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98
The Story of Ruby Bridges (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
A Bad Case of Stripes (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 2 $18.00
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 19 Fl Oz, (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $7.49 2 $14.98
Crayola Crayons - Colors of the World, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.46 6 $14.76
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $14.07 1 $14.07
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Slim Jim Smoked Meat Sticks, Original Flavor, 6g Protein Per Serving, Snack Size, 0.28 oz. (46 Count) • Amazon Business $12.17 1 $12.17
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.09 1 $12.09
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Ziploc Sandwich and Snack Bags with EasyGuide Texture, Plastic Storage Bags with Grip 'n Seal Technology, 150 Bags Total • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$714.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.89

Sales tax

 $42.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$818.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.38

Total project goal

$962.52

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