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Ms. Springer from Indianapolis, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pens, Pages, and Purpose: Writing Our Way to Graduation

Help me give my students the essentials to keep the classroom safe and sound.

  • $1,217 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students are resilient, creative, and full of potential. They bring personality, passion, and lived experiences into the classroom that deserve to be nurtured and celebrated. Many of them balance school with work, responsibilities at home, and personal challenges, and still show up trying to succeed.

Many of them balance school with work, responsibilities at home, and personal challenges, and still show up trying to succeed.

Snacks will help students who come to class hungry stay focused and energized. Dry-erase markers allow for interactive, hands-on learning and peer collaboration. New books will expose them to diverse voices and inspire deeper thinking. Journals will give them a personal space to reflect, write, and grow.

These resources will create a supportive, engaging environment that helps my students thrive academically and emotionally, and shows them they’re cared for.

Ms. Springer Pike High School Grades 9-12

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

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.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests

More than half of 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Homguava Bean Bag Chair: Teardrop Bean Bags with Memory Foam Filled, Compact Beanbag Chairs Soft Sofa with Corduroy Cover (Black) • Amazon Business $69.34 2 $138.68
Staples Heavy Duty 1 1/2 3-Ring View Binders Black 12/Carton (24674CT) • Staples $54.45 2 $108.90
Pettop Fluffy Deep Green Area Rug for Bedroom Living Room, 6x9 Feet Soft Plush Fuzzy Rugs for Girls Kids Boys, Non-Slip and Washable Rug for Nursery Classroom, Carpet for Rooms Decor • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
4 Book Set: YA Paperback Book Club (ages 12+) - Abuela, Don't Forget Me, Harvest House, Last Cuentista, The Cost of Knowing • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $40.44 1 $40.44
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 16 Outlets 6 USB (2 USB C) Charging Station, Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 1050J 1625W/13A Outlet Extender 6.5ft Extension Cord for Home Office • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $36.74 1 $36.74
Slim Jim Smoked Meat Sticks, Original Flavor, 6g Protein Per Serving, Snack Size, Easter Basket Stuffer, 0.28 oz. (26 Count) • Amazon Business $6.63 5 $33.15
Berlune 2 Pcs Numbered Pocket Chart Burlap Cell Phone Holder Farmhouse Burlap Calculator Holder with 36 Number Sticker Hanging Pocket Organizer for Office Wall Door Storage • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Pick Me Up Provisions? Starlight Mints, 80 oz. (MYS23909) • Quill.com $25.49 1 $25.49
High School Hi/Lo: Bluford Series Collection - 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $25.44 1 $25.44
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
Social Emotional Learning Notebook for Teens • Amazon Business $11.66 2 $23.32
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Scotch Dry Erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE) • Amazon Business $17.84 1 $17.84
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $17.32 1 $17.32
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 1 $15.74
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Simetufy Large Magnetic Dry-Erase Marker Holder - WhiteboardMarker Holder with Movable Divider for Glass, Fridge & Locker • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $14.07 1 $14.07
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Quill Brand? Assorted Small/Medium Binder Clips, Black, 60/Pack (11508QL) • Quill.com $11.47 1 $11.47
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot and Fruit Gushers, Variety Snack Pack, 8 Pouches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kit Kat Snack Size Crisp wWafers Milk Chocolate Candy Bar 20.1 oz. (HEC07668) • Staples $9.99 1 $9.99
Ziploc Snack Bags with EasyGuide Texture, Small Plastic Storage Bags with Grip 'N Seal Technology, 280 Bags Total • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined White 500/Pack (TR51009) • Staples $7.64 1 $7.64
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 5 $7.35
Expo Neon Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 5 Count • Amazon Business $7.15 1 $7.15
[3 Pack] Dry Erase Erasers, Browill Washable Smudge Free Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Kits for Kids Students, Home Office School for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Glassboard Refrigerator • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
12pack Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Magnets Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty Detailed List Display Paper Fasteners on Home& Office& Teaching (Black, 12) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined Assorted Colors 300/Pack (TR50998) • Staples $4.24 1 $4.24
Business Source Fold-Back Binder Clips, Black, Large (36552) • Amazon Business $3.60 1 $3.60

Materials cost

$989.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,034.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.50

Total project goal

$1,216.66

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