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Ms. Lepera from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Needs to Succeed and Rewards for Good Deeds!

Help me give my students the classroom essentials and some goodies for their deserved recognition.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lepera's classroom raised $824

This project is fully funded

My Project

The materials and goodies I am requesting for my students and our classroom are, to put simply, the essentials and the rewards. Both are necessities in creating an enjoyable and efficient classroom for my students.

Headphones are important for listening in a multitude of ways: translation and pronunciation for my English Language Learners, music for when we're in Starbucks mode doing independent work, and watching and listening to informative videos where visual learners are able to thrive.

Candy is valuable in order to be able to reward the endless ways in which my students shine. Whether it's participating in a challenging lesson, a helping hand lent to a teacher or friend, or working with their group mates to win our weekly points challenge, students deserve to be recognized.

Every student deserves to have the basics. Every student deserves to be rewarded. Please help me in ensuring that all of my students are able to have a school year filled with both.

Ms. Lepera Louis H Farrell Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon 275/276 Black/TriColor Standard Yield Ink Cartridge Value Pack (4988C005) • Staples $31.32 2 $62.64
30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students School Classroom Headphones Bulk Over the Ear Earphones Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Library Children Adults Christmas Office Gifts (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Airheads Variety Chewy Candy (220-00705) • Staples $28.37 1 $28.37
Glade Automatic Spray Refill, Air Freshener for Home and Bathroom, Joyful Citrus & Daisies, 6.2 Oz, 6 Count • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
Candy Variety Pack - Assorted Candy Party Mix - 4 LB Bag - Candy Assortment - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Candy Bulk – Pinata Candy - Mixed Candy - Queen Jax - Deluxe Candy Mix • Amazon Business $26.82 1 $26.82
Dum Dum Pops 360 COUNT, 61 OZ BAG • Amazon Business $25.29 1 $25.29
Glade Air Freshener Automatic Spray Refill, Aqua Waves Scent, 6.2 Oz., 4/Pack (325078) • Quill.com $24.99 1 $24.99
Glade Air Freshener Automatic Spray Refill, Clean Linen Scent, 6.2 Oz., 4/Pack (333368) • Quill.com $24.99 1 $24.99
Post-it Pop Up Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 in., 12 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Alternating Pastel Colors • Quill.com $23.39 1 $23.39
Scotch Magic Invisible Tape Refill 3/4 x 27.77 yds. 12/Pack (810K12) • Staples $22.53 1 $22.53
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 in., 24 Pads, 70 Sheets/Pad, 2X the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons Collection • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Punchy Pastel Blue Bliss, 320 Sheets, 65 lb./176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91746) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb./176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91780) • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Orange, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91619) • Amazon Business $16.56 1 $16.56
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Neon Green, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91672) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
BIC Mechanical Pencils Assorted Sizes #2 Lead 60/Pack (WX7TG026-BLK) • Staples $16.09 1 $16.09
1InTheOffice File Folders, Colored File Folders Letter Size, Top-Tab File Folders, 3 Tab, 5 Assorted Pastel File Folders, 24/Pack • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy Bulk Bag, 5 lb • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Post-it Sticky Notes, 4 x 6 in., 5 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, Lined, The Original Post-it Note, Beachside Caf? Collection • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (02, Green) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Papacharms Lot Random Different Decorative Pencil Toppers 105Pack Cute Cool Pencil Charms Pencil Clips Decorations Bulk PVC Pen Topper for School Prize Classroom Reward Student Gifts • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Command Picture Hanging Strips Variety Pack, Damage Free Hanging Picture Hangers, No Tools Wall for Living Spaces, White, 2 Medium Pairs, 6 Pairs and 8 Extra Large Pairs • Amazon Business $12.43 1 $12.43
Glitter Gel Smens - Aloha Unicorn Scented Pens, Colored Gel Ink, Medium Point, 8 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, Molten Ink (Navy), 2.13 in. x 2.75 in. x 5.25 in., 1 Tape Dispenser • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Sour Punch Twists, 3 Inch Individually Wrapped Candy, Bulk, (1 Lb.), Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Strawberry & Apple, Great for Easter Baskets and Egg Hunts, Movie & Game Night Treats and More! (1 Lb.) • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Mr. Pen- Hanging Wall File Organizer, 6 Pocket, Blue, 3 Overdoor Hangers Included, Over The Door File Organizer, Hanging Folder Organizer, Wall Folder Organizer, Hanging File Organizer for Wall • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Extra Large Nano Double Sided Adhesive Tape, Clear Mounting Tape Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips,Removable Wall Tape Sticky Poster Tape Decor Carpet Tape(9.85FT) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Scotch-Mount Indoor Double-Sided Mounting White Tape Mega Roll, 3/4 in x 350 in (29.1 ft), Features 3M Industrial Strength Adhesive, No Mess or Tools (110H-Long-DC) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Gorilla Mounting Putty, Non-Toxic Hanging Adhesive, Removeable & Repositionable, 84 Pre-Cut Squares, 2oz/56g, Natural Tan Color, (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.04 1 $8.04
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect Easter Basket Stuffers, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Back to School Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack – 20 Count Lollipop Suckers w/ Assorted Flavors - Fun Candy/Supplies for School Treats & Care Packages • Amazon Business $7.72 1 $7.72
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Child-Friendly, Acid-Free and Washable - 7 Grams, Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64
Bostitch Office Ascend 3 in 1 Stapler Integrated Remover & Staple Storage, 420 Staples Included, 20 Sheet Capacity, Lightweight, Pink • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
1" x 2-5/8" Address Labels 900 labels sticker paper for Laser/Ink Jet Printer mailing labels 8.5"×11" white 30 per sheet • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
12pack Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Magnets Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty Detailed List Display Paper Fasteners on Home& Office& Teaching (Black, 12) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Paper Towel Holder Countertop, OBODING, Kitchen Paper Towel Stand Holder for Kitchen Organization and Storage, Paper Towel Holders for Standard and Large Size Rolls (Black) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
BIC White-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, 39.3 Feet, 4-Count Pack of white Correction Tape, Fast, Clean and Easy to Use Tear-Resistant Tape • Amazon Business $4.68 1 $4.68

Materials cost

$660.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.55

Total project goal

$823.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$823.66

8 Donors

-$555.67

Donations toward project cost

-$474.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.10

match offer

-$265.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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$0.00

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