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Ms. Gaffey from Meriden, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, Same Grade

Help me give my students items needed such as books, headphones, pens, candy and more to start their new year off right.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gaffey's classroom raised $640

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Over the years, I have figured out what items are necessary in my classroom to make sure my students have what they need to have a successful year. This project will help me restock some of those items. These items include more headphones to help with independent, online work and completing Edpuzzles. This will also help replenish some of the hygiene products I have purchased in the past that helps my students feel more comfortable grabbing throughout the year, without an ounce of embarrassment. You will also be helping me continue the Mint Monday tradition and stocking the Jolly Rancher jar!

I will also be able to add to and replenish my classroom library, which has been so loved over the years.

Student interests have helped me figure out what new titles I need to add to my library or if I need to stock extras of books so groups of students can enjoy them, at the same time!

My incoming class is larger this year, so I really hope to get them all they need before they enter their new year in seventh grade!

Ms. Gaffey Edison Middle 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.

Meriden, CT 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Baby-Sitters Club Series Graphic Novels, Books 1-12 Set (Graphix) • Amazon Business $97.53 1 $97.53
Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set (Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, Guts) • Amazon Business $35.17 1 $35.17
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 2 $33.90
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pen 20 Piece Set, Medium Point 0.7, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MSTJRY Charging Station for Multiple Devices : 5 Port Multi USB-A Charger Stations Multi-Device Organizer Charging Dock Designed for iPhone iPad Cell Phone Tablets (7 Short Cables Included) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Class Act (paperback graphic novel) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Always Radiant Teen Pads Get Real Regular Unscented w/Wings - 14ct • Amazon Business $20.96 1 $20.96
EOOUT 42pcs Zipper Bags Mesh Bags with Zipper 9.5x13.5 Inches Mesh Zipper Pouch 14 Colors Durable Pouches for Organization Storage, Letter Size/A4 Size, for Travel Organize and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The Hunger Games • Amazon Business $16.56 1 $16.56
LifeSavers Wint-O-Green Wintergreen Mints Party Size 44.93 oz. (MMM29060) • Staples $15.29 1 $15.29
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy (5 lbs., 360 ct.) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes 100 Count (117178) • Staples $13.61 1 $13.61
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games) • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Black Forest Juicy Burst Fruit Snacks, Berry Medley, 0.8 Ounce Pouches (40 Count) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
UnDivided (4) (Unwind Dystology) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers Bulk for Classroom, Bulk Ruler 12 Inch for School, Home, or Office, Metric and Imperial, Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #15) (Volume 15) • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
Puffs Ultra Soft Non-Lotion Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
UnSouled (3) (Unwind Dystology) • Amazon Business $9.35 1 $9.35
ADRIONE Elastic Hair Ties for Women Girls 280 Pack, 4MM Bulk Rubber Bands for Hair Ponytail Holders No Damage Hair Elastic Bands Ouchless Pony Tails Hair Ties for Thick, Thin, Fine Hair & Braids • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Amazon Basics Highlighters 12 Pack, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $4.47 2 $8.94
HongyiTime 60 PCS Colorful Strong Magnetic Push Pin Magnets, Office Classroom Magnets,6 Assorted Color, Perfect to use as Kitchen Home and School, Map Magnets,Whiteboard Magnets (60) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Unwind (1) (Unwind Dystology) • Amazon Business $7.23 1 $7.23
UnWholly (2) (Unwind Dystology) • Amazon Business $6.27 1 $6.27
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived #15) (15) • Amazon Business $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$506.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.99

Total project goal

$639.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$639.91

7 Donors

-$300.84

Donations toward project cost

-$282.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

match offer

-$308.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$261.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.03

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$0.00

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