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Ms. Olds from Pontiac, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please Help My Students Be Successful!

Help me give my students the school supplies necessary to be successful.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Olds's classroom raised $792

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a teacher in a low income district I am requesting your support. Asking students to provide their own materials is not an option the families can afford. The materials I am requesting will directly benefit the students. The paper will allow students to show their thinking when working out their math problems. The snacks provide motivation for students to engage in classroom work and discussion. I often supplement school materials and snacks with my own money (which over the years has become quite expensive. My students and I thank you in advance for your support!

Ms. Olds Pontiac 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.

Pontiac, MI 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

150 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colarr 24 Pieces Colored Composition Notebook 9.75 x 7.5 Inch Wide Ruled Assorted Composition Books Marble 200 Pages 100 Sheets School Paper Notebook Cute Journal Notebook for School (Dark Color) • Amazon Business $54.99 8 $439.92
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., Bright White, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (51928) • Quill.com $39.59 2 $79.18
Notebook Paper College Ruled, Loose Leaf Paper College Ruled Notebook Paper, Lined Filler Paper for 3 Ring Binders - 10.5” X 8", for Students, College, School Classroom - 100 Sheets/Pack (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $29.49 2 $58.98
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 1 $33.21
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $21.72 1 $21.72

Materials cost

$633.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$672.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.68

Total project goal

$791.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$791.19

4 Donors

-$520.60

Donations toward project cost

-$442.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.09

match offer

-$270.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$230.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.59

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$0.00

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