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

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New School Year Essentials

Help me give my students the essentials they need to start the school year off RIGHT!

  • $582 goal

This project expired on December 25, 2025.

This project expired on December 25, 2025.

My Project

Thank you for stopping by! As we are entering into another school year that will be full of learning and fun my students are in need of several things that will start their school year off right! We are in need of Lysol Spray, Lysol Wipes, Paper Towels, Facial Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, and Facial Masks to keep our classrooms clean and our bodies safe from germs. We are in need of snacks so that students will stay energized throughout the day. This year students are eating lunch early, so a snack would be beneficial. We are in need of headphones, pencils, folders, folder labels, dry erase markers, scissors, glue, makers, and a supply organizer to aide in teaching and learning throughout the school year. We are also in need of a Lego set, so that students can use them for their social/emotional regulation as well as an extension of their learning. Thank you for your consideration with helps my students excel in very way possible.

Ms. McLaurin Amidon - Bowen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 1 $33.74
Keangs KN95 Face Masks 100 Pack, Breathable Protective Disposable Mask For for Adults And Teens, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Two Pocket Plastic Folders Bulk, 2 Pocket Plastic Folders, Assorted Colors, Durable, Letter Size with Business Card Slot • Amazon Business $28.41 1 $28.41
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 1 Count, 19 fl oz each • Amazon Business $6.95 4 $27.80
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Fathers Day Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
PURELL SINGLES Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel, Fragrance Free, 125 Count Single-Use Travel-Size Packets - 9620-12-125EC (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.19 2 $22.38
Hapinest Rotating Art Supply Organizer for Kids, Crayon Marker and Pencil Storage Solution for School Teachers and Classroom Crafts, Rotating Desk Organizer Caddy for Kids, Art Supply Caddy For Kids • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
All-Purpose Portable Compact First Aid Kit for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, Sprains & Burns, Home, Car, Travel, Camping & Outdoor Emergency Kit, FSA/HSA Eligible, 160 Pieces • Amazon Business $17.26 1 $17.26
JEFURE 100 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Maeline Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets for Library, Airplane, Online Learning, Travel, 3.5mm Jack for MP3 Player, Phone, Computer, Laptop - Multicolor • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip Marker, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $16.87 1 $16.87
EXPO - Dry-Erase Board-Cleaning Wet Wipes • Amazon Business $15.17 1 $15.17
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer 2in1 Moisturizing Foam, Naturally Fragranced with Essential Oils, 10 oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 3), 3002-06-EC • Amazon Business $14.35 1 $14.35
EXPO Dry Erase Markers Kit, Fine and Chisel Tip Markers, Assorted Colors, Eraser, Spray Cleaner, 14 Count • Amazon Business $14.28 1 $14.28
BURVAGY 16Pack 5.5" Safety Small School Kids Student Round Blunt Tip Craft Scissors Bulk, Stainless Steel Blades Comfort Grip Scissors for Kid Children Kindergarten Cutting Paper • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Face Masks for Kids, 50PCS Disposable Face Masks for Teens, Boys, and Grils, Breathable & Comfortable (5 Colors-50pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Bright Creations 144 Pieces Decorative Colorful Name Tags for Classroom - Blank Stickers to Write on for Student Desks, Bin Labels, Teacher Supplies, 6 Designs (3.5 x 2.5 Inches) - Name Tag Stickers • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Sparkle Pick-A-Size Paper Towels, Spirited Prints, 6 Double Rolls = 12 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value Paper Towel With Full And Half Sheets • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 7 Grams 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.03 1 $7.03

Materials cost

$432.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$494.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.26

Total project goal

$581.72

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