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Ms. Mitchell from Bessemer, AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Blast-off: Into the Learning Universe

Help me give my students a wonderful start to an exciting school year! These basics will ensure each scholar is prepared for every learning adventure that awaits them. Thank you for your support.

  • $717 goal

This project expired on August 11, 2025.

This project expired on August 11, 2025.

My Project

My second-grade superstars deserve an amazing start to their school year. I’ve already begun purchasing supplies such as lined notebook paper, hand soap, paper towels, and even class decorations. However, I need your help to complete the list.

Funding this project will ease the minds of both students and families, especially those facing financial hardships.

Providing simple but essential items, such as pencils, crayons, and copy paper, helps lift some of the burden from families. This allows them to send their scholars to school with a positive outlook, knowing their child has the resources they need; just as every child deserves.

The addition of cursive writing instruction and a microscope with an array of prepared slides will broaden their knowledge and spark curiosity.

Ms. Mitchell Jonesboro Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Bessemer, AL 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.50 1 $79.50
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 2 $62.54
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $28.33 1 $28.33
Microscope for Kids, Microscope Kit LED 40X-1200X Magnification Kids Science Toys, Microscope Slides with Specimens for Kids,Students Microscope STEM Kit • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
Bostitch Executive Desktop Pencil Sharpener, Gray • Quill.com $26.94 1 $26.94
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Cool, Pack of 500, Teal • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 20 lb, 92 Bright, 8.5" x 11", White, 5 Reams, 2500 Sheets • Amazon Business $25.24 1 $25.24
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 1 $25.10
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 12 $23.28
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Eco Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Quill.com $21.33 1 $21.33
SKKSTATIONERY 200 Count Pre-sharpened #2 Pencils, HB Lead Bulk Box No. 2, Yellow Pencils with Erasers, for Back to school classroom office Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Cursive Alphabet Classroom Wall Strip Young N Refined (Glossy Paper) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Childcraft Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $14.92 1 $14.92
Amazon Basic Care - Original Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
48 Prepared Microscope Slides Set of Animals Insects Plants Flowers, Biological Learning Resource Specimens for Kids Beginner Classroom Basic Science Education • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Avery Permanent Glue Stic, 0.26 Ounces, Clear, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids: Beginning Cursive • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Double Sided Tape for Crafts, Double-Sided Tape for Arts, Scrapbook Supplies, Photography, Gifts Box, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Backing, Tear-by-Hand, 6 Roll Heavy Duty Multi-Size Adhesive Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 4 $5.88

Materials cost

$514.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.04

Sales tax

 $41.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.42

Total project goal

$716.14

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