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Ms. Banks from Detroit, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. B's Supply List--Help Set My Students Up for Success!

Help me give my students a standing desk, storage cart, pencils and other items.. I’m a first year teacher and I want to set them up for success and with your help I can do that.

  • $573 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

I normally buy the things I need in my classroom. I’m a recent graduate from college and a lot of my money has gone to pay my tuition off. I want to be able to help my students and set them up for success again this year and with your help I can do so. It’s hard for me also because I teaching a low income area and a lot of them can’t afford supply themselves. So I always find myself having to take out of my pocket which is fine as a teacher. I don’t do it for the money, I do it because I love my students and my job. I appreciate all the donations and help that I can get. I’m so excited and I want to make sure I have the tools and supplies I need.

I teach 10th grade English!

I need the highlighters because I have my students annotate when we’re reading poems, books, articles. It helps to recall information. The standing desk is for my to be able to be mobile around the classroom to help students out. Pens, pencils, paper, and notebooks are all for my students who need these items to be successful in all classes not just mine. I need a mobile cart for them to turn in assignment and stay organized when my students are turning in work. Lastly, it takes both myself and my students to be at our best in order to teach and learn from each other.

Ms. Banks University Preparatory Academy Middle School Grades 9-12

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.

Detroit, MI 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

Never Before Funded 80 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mind Reader 22"W Portable Standing Desk Adjustable Height, Pink (SDROLL-PNK) • Quill.com $81.99 1 $81.99
Giantex 15-Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Book Paper Organizer Utility Trolley with Wheels, Ideal for School, Office, Home (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Sharpie Tank Highlighter Chisel Tip Fluorescent Yellow 36/Pack (1920938) • Staples $15.04 3 $45.12
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 24 Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Color Will Vary (73065) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Bic Gelocity Quick Dry Assorted Colors Gel Pens - Medium Point (0.7mm) - 24 Count Pack - Retractable Colored Pens with Comfortable Grip • Amazon Business $27.83 1 $27.83
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, College Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Paper, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, College Ruled Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
cloudriver Highlighters Bulk Pack of 72, Assorted Color, Chisel Point, Quick Drying Ink, Highlighters Suitable For Classroom, Office And Shop • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen Medium Point 1.0mm Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $6.34 3 $19.02
Amazon Basics Multi Colored Ballpoint Pens for Smooth Writing, Assorted Colors, Retractable, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Magnetic Pen Holder, Metal Strong Magnet Pen Cup Magnetic Marker Storage Basket Locker Organizer for Whiteboard Refrigerator Fridge Locker Accessories Teacher Must Haves Classroom School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$450.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.92

Total project goal

$572.81

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