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Mrs. McGriff from Augusta, GA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Prepared to Learn: Essential Supplies for 4th Grade Success!

Help me give my students basic but essential classroom supplies, including pencils, erasers, crayons, markers, dry-erase markers, scissors, and organizational bins.

  • $1,218 goal

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

My Project

My fourth-grade students are curious, hardworking, and always ready to learn something new. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring their own strengths, creativity, and energy into the classroom each day. Many of my students face challenges such as limited resources at home and financial hardships. Despite this, they arrive with a positive attitude. They take pride in their learning and are always eager to help each other. I want to make sure every student has the tools they need to feel confident, prepared, and supported throughout the school year.

Mrs. McGriff Goshen Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Augusta, GA 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

70 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shuttle Art Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 1000 Pack Sharpened Yellow Pencils with Erasers, Bulk Pack Graphite Pencils for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $57.98 3 $173.94
EXPO© Low-Odor Dry-Erase Markers - Fine Tip - Black • Nasco $32.00 3 $96.00
Crayola Markers Classpack, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, Set of 256, Purple • School Specialty $89.99 1 $89.99
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
Index Cards 3x5, Ruled Index Cards, Flash Cards for Studying, Colored Index Cards, Note Cards, Study Cards, 210 pcs Lined Colored Index Flashcards for Office and School Suplplies • Amazon Business $5.99 10 $59.90
Westcott CarboTitanium Guillotine Paper Trimmer - 12" • Blick Art Materials $52.77 1 $52.77
Home-X Set of 5 Clear Magazine File Holder – Durable Plastic Document & Magazine Organizer with Label Slot – Vertical File Storage Rack for Office, School, & Home Use • Amazon Business $16.73 3 $50.19
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256, Red • School Specialty $47.77 1 $47.77
Classroom Keepers 15-Slot Mailbox, 16-3/8 x 31-1/2 x 12-7/8 Inches • School Specialty $43.72 1 $43.72
Fiskars Blunt-Tip 5" Scissors for Kids 4-7 with Classpack Art Caddy Organizer (24-Pack) - Kids Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Seajan 65.62 ft Colorful Classroom Bulletin Board Border Boho Everyone is Welcome Here Rainbow Trim Bulletin Board Scalloped Border Sticker for Classroom Decor(Black) • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Oxford Reinforced Zip Pouches, 10 Pack, 13-3/16" x 10-7/16", Translucent Poly Bag, White Mesh Lining, Red, Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Zippers (77707) • Amazon Business $7.50 4 $30.00
Honoson Scissors Blunt Tip Scissors Safety Multipurpose Stainless Steel Paper with Comfort Grip Handles for Operation School Class Office Supplies (Blue, red, green, black, purple,100 Pieces) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Iris 4-Drawer Desktop Unit, White/Clear, 2/Pack (587013) • Quill.com $29.60 1 $29.60
Sharpie Brush Twin Permanent Markers, Brush and Ultra Fine Tips, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 - Wood • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
Firbon Purple A4 Paper Cutter, 12 Inch Titanium Straight Paper Trimmer with Side Ruler for Scrapbooking Craft, Paper, Coupon, Label, Cardstock • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Markers Fine: 12 Colors Erasable Whiteboard Markers Fine Point with Eraser Cap, Low Odor White Board Dry Erase Pens Fine Tip for Kids & Teachers, Home, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Bright Colors Circles Accents • Teachers' School Supply $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$898.19

Vendor shipping charges

$31.62

Sales tax

$61.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,035.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.69

Total project goal

$1,217.95

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