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Mrs. Davis-Tessmer from Jefferson City MO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organization and Writing Instruments!

Help me give my students writing instruments, a calculator holder for organization, a wireless key board to replace the current one that doesn't work well and lamination sheets for reference material.

  • 1 donor
  • $390 goal

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My Project

Hello All,

I am looking for help with my classroom pencil fund, organization, and reference sheet protection.

As many of you know, pencils are needed in a classroom, especially for math. This year alone, I have already used 1,400 pencils. Parents have sent in a few. However, the need is still there. I try to use mechanical pencils as rewards or prizes when we play games. To me, this seems like a natural prize in a math classroom.

I need new dry-erase markers that don't stay on my board. This will make cleaning up at the end of the day a bit faster.

I also need lamination sheets to help protect reference material. I am constantly reprinting reference material because it is being lost, trashed, or misplaced, and I hope this will reduce that need.

The calculator holder is needed, as they will have to place their cell phones in their pockets as they take their calculators.

I also want pocket folders to help organize reference material and notes.

I would also like an ergonomic keyboard instead of using the Chrome Book keyboard to make entering attendance and grades faster.

Mrs. Davis-Tessmer
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Patelai 48 Packs Plastic Folders with Pockets 2 Heavy Duty Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs and Fasteners for School Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $42.99 3 $128.97
Gloween 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Wood-Cased 2 HB Soft Yellow Pencils for Writing/Drawing/Sketching, Bulk Pack for Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $46.89 1 $46.89
BIC Intensity Advanced Dry Erase Markers, Fine Bullet Tip, Assorted, 12/Pack (GELIPP121AST) • Quill.com $18.79 1 $18.79
BIC Intensity Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Tank Style, XL Chisel Tip, Blue, Bold And Vivid Color, 12-Count • Amazon Business $9.39 2 $18.78
BIC Velocity Mechanical Pencil, 0.9mm, #2 Hard Lead, Dozen (40827/MV11) • Quill.com $16.63 1 $16.63
MISSLO Classroom Cell Phone Calculator Holder Numbered 30 Pockets Chart Hanging Wall Door Storage Organizer (Blue) • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50

Materials cost

$296.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.41

Total project goal

$389.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.40

1 Donor

-$389.39

Donations toward project cost

-$330.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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