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Mrs. Hilse from Somerset NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Preschool Ready

Please help me give my students tools to get the year started right.

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My Project

Getting ready for the first day of school is a lot of work, and I always start planning early. This will be my 2nd year in Pre-K, and I'm excited to see what the new year brings. Getting this project funded will ensure that my classroom is ready and that my children will have what they need to begin a successful school year.

My goal is for my students to get the best learning experience possible.

The printer ink will allow me to make charts and games that are highly engaging. The durable folders will be used year-long to help me send papers home and communicate with families. The photo printer paper and ink will allow me to label the room and help me organize things so my kids can find and put things away in the right spot. I will also use the photo paper /ink to print pictures for the scrapbooks I make for my students every year and add photos to our bulletin boards to show the children in action. The page protectors make the pages for our class books more durable (the students make books monthly, and we share them in our classroom library).

I love to recognize children for being a "smarty" (they are paying attention or when they get something they struggle with...name, letters, counting). I award them with "smarty" beads or bracelets as a small token for their hard work. The children love receiving them, and the rest of the class loves to cheer them on with our "Awesome Cheer."

I would appreciate any help with this project. Can you help give my students the tools they need to get through their Preschool year?

Mrs. Hilse
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon CLI-281 XL BKCMY Four Color Value Pack Compatible to TR8520, TR7520, TS9120 Series,TS8120 Series, TS6120 Series, TS9521C, TS9520, TS8220 Series, TS6220 Series • Amazon Business $44.15 1 $44.15
Patelai 50 Pack Pocket Folders Bulk 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Pockets Letter Size Folders Business Card Holder for School Office File (Blue) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, Clear, 3 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) Paper • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
Skeleteen Mardi Gras Beads Necklaces - Assorted Colors Gasparilla Beaded Costume Necklace for Party - 144 Necklaces • Amazon Business $24.86 1 $24.86
KODAK Dock Plus & Dock Photo Printer Cartridge PHC-80 – Cartridge Refill & Photo Paper- 80 Pack • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
KTRIO 500 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Star Student Wristbands Color Beautiful Star Wristbands Silicone Bracelet Reward Bracelets for Students Kids Silicone Wristbands for School Classroom Supplies Recognition Award (200 Pcs) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mr. Pen Owl Pencil Grips, 6 pcs, Silicone Gel, Cute, Fits Pencils, Pens, Crayons • Amazon Business $7.84 2 $15.68

Materials cost

$212.52

Vendor shipping charges

$7.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.77

Total project goal

$298.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$298.46

1 Donor

-$6.00

Donations toward project cost

-$5.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.90

PNC Grow Up Great® match offer

-$6.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$5.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.90

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$286.46

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