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Ms. Mitchell from Geraldine, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Odds and Ends for a First Year Teacher

Help me give my students some of the necessary items needed for success in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mitchell's classroom raised $168

This project is fully funded

My Project

For a first-year teacher, small odds and ends can make a big difference. Adhesive label pockets help organize classroom materials, making things easier to find and use. Snacks for students are important because some children come to school hungry and need a little something to help them focus. Prizes are great for rewarding good behavior and keeping students motivated.

These little items may not seem important at first, but they help build a smooth, caring, and organized classroom.

Having them on hand can reduce stress and create a positive learning environment for both teacher and students.

Ms. Mitchell Geraldine High School Grades 3-5

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.

Geraldine, AL 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
Sooez 20 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag with Label Pocket, Plastic Zip File Document Folders, Letter Size A4 Size Zipper Document Bag Zip Document Pouch for School Office Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Clear Adhesive 3" x 5" Index Card Pockets with Top Open for Loading, 50 Pack, Plastic Labels Holders for Storage Bins and Library Card, Ideal Card Holder for Organizing and Protecting Your Index Cards • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Tinlade 90 Pieces Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Scented Bookmarks Fun Classroom 9 Styles Cute Marshmallow Pizza Apple Peach Banana Lemon Pineapple Cherry for Kids Girls Boys Student • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ouch Essentials Kiddo Care - Kids Adhesive Bandages, Assorted Styles, 200 Count • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71
I Survived - I Survived the Black Death, 1348 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
I Survived - I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910 (I Survived #22) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) • Amazon Business $4.29 1 $4.29
TRUE LEMON KIDS Wild Watermelon (10 Packets) - Hydration for Kids - No Preservatives, No Artificial Flavors & Sweeteners - Low Sugar Water Flavoring - Juice Powdered Drink Mix • Amazon Business $3.56 1 $3.56
TRUE LEMON KIDS Groovy Grape (10 Packets) for Hydration - No Preservatives, No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Sweeteners - Low Sugar Water Flavoring - Powdered Drink Mix for Kids • Amazon Business $3.56 1 $3.56
TRUE LEMON Fruit Punch Packets - Low Sugar, No Preservatives Kids Hydration Drink Mix • Amazon Business $3.56 1 $3.56

Materials cost

$102.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.09

Total project goal

$167.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.26

3 Donors

-$163.89

Donations toward project cost

-$142.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.37

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