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Ms. Caldwell from Springfield MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, New Needs!

Help me give my students the everyday essentials they need to have a fantastic new year!

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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 Project

To prepare us for the upcoming school year, I have taken stock of the tools my students have loved to use. We are in need of some upgrades and replacements to help us start off on the right path. In a small school in a large district, we can't always get the materials we need in time for the first day. As I enter my third year of teaching, I know now what is most essential for my students to establish good routines, and I know what works best for our classroom flow.

Funding this project means setting my class up for success before they step through the door!

Providing us with high-quality, colorful, basic tools for instruction will not only help my students; my time as an educator will be better spent on lesson preparation and connecting with my students rather than on materials. Your donation will go a long way in helping me reach every student. We appreciate your consideration!

Ms. Caldwell
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Writing Prompts Journal - Gr. 1-2 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 3 $128.97
Lakeshore Draw & Write Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 3 $128.97
Mead Composition Notebooks, 6 Pack, College Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 9-3/4", 100 Sheets, Assorted Bright Colors (850106-ECM) • Amazon Business $11.42 5 $57.10
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $53.02 1 $53.02
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Pastel Colors, 150 Count • Amazon Business $40.61 1 $40.61
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $35.09 1 $35.09
Teacher Created Resources Colorful Paw Prints Name Tags, 36 Per Pack, 6 Packs • Amazon Business $29.94 1 $29.94
Swingline Optima Desk Stapler 40 Sheet Capacity Silver/Black (87845) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49
Amazon Basics Plastic 3 Hole Punch Folders with 2 Pockets, 8.5 x 11 inches, Pack of 12, Assorted Color • Amazon Business $11.42 2 $22.84
Teacher Created Resources 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" Colorful Paw Prints Mini Accents, 36 Pack (TCR5116) • Quill.com $8.99 2 $17.98
Swingline Staples, 10 Pack, Standard Staples for Desktop Staplers, 1/4" Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box (35111) • Amazon Business $14.34 1 $14.34
Post-it Page Markers, Assorted Bright Colors, 1/2 in x 2 in, 50 Markers/Pad, 10 Pads/Pack (670-10AB) • Amazon Business $6.49 2 $12.98
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.63 1 $12.63
Staples Jumbo Vinyl-Coated Paper Clips Assorted Colors 500/Pack (40653) • Staples $9.30 1 $9.30
Staples? Mini Binder Clips, Assorted Colors, 60/Pack (ST15347/15347) • Quill.com $3.29 1 $3.29

Materials cost

$636.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$694.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.52

Total project goal

$816.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $816.81

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 $816.81

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