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Mrs. Merrick from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Off to a Good Start

Help me give my students ink cartridges, folders, and other items that we will need to be off to a great school year.

  • $968 goal

This project expired on November 26, 2023.

This project expired on November 26, 2023.

My Project

Help me give my students some of the items that we will need to get our school year started.

We all know a new year requires new materials!

All of these supplies will be used in our class daily. By having the ink cartridges and copy paper we will never have to worry about not being able to print when needed. Knowing the writing process is very important so the writing folders will be used every day during our writing block as an aid to assist my students with their writing. As an incentive in class, I will use the flexible seating chairs.

Mrs. Merrick Claiborne Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baton Rouge, LA 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

32 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 952 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Ink Cartridges (3-pack) | Works with HP OfficeJet 8702, HP OfficeJet Pro 7720, 7740, 8210, 8710, 8720, 8730, 8740 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | N9K27AN • Amazon Business $69.95 3 $209.85
Really Good Stuff Writing Process 4-Pocket Laminated Student Folders, 9½” by 12” (Set of 12) – Keep Students Organized and Teaches Writing Process – Store Work-in-Progress and Monitor Progression • Amazon Business $40.62 4 $162.48
HP 952 Black Ink Cartridge | Works with HP OfficeJet 8702, HP OfficeJet Pro 7720, 7740, 8210, 8710, 8720, 8730, 8740 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | F6U15AN • Amazon Business $36.89 3 $110.67
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20Lb, Pack of 8, 4000 Count, 92 GE Bright White • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
WALIKI Chair Ball with Feet for Kids 4 Pack | Alternative Classroom Seating Ball (30'' - 4 Pack) • Amazon Business $69.85 1 $69.85
Bostitch Office Impulse Heavy Duty Electric Stapler Value Pack, 45 Sheet Capacity, Includes 5,000 Staples & Staple Remover, No-Jam, Faster Stapling, Black • Amazon Business $50.18 1 $50.18
Neenah White Index Cardstock, 300 Sheets, 110 lb/199 gsm, 94 Brightness, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91635) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$719.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $62.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$822.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.18

Total project goal

$967.87

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