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Ms. Murray from Washington, DC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Cre8

Help me give my students the best year! My students are in need of art supplies, classroom furniture, and technology to help create a safe, creative, and mindful space where they can learn, express themselves, and thrive.

  • $9,000 goal

This project expired on October 15, 2025.

This project expired on October 15, 2025.

My Project

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be starting a new role as a middle school art teacher this upcoming school year — and it’s my first year teaching!

As a first-generation college graduate from Howard University, this opportunity means the world to me.

I’ve worked hard to get here and can’t wait to build a creative, safe, and inspiring space for my students.

I’ve just learned I’ll be teaching 6 classes of 25–30 students — that’s about 150–180 students total — so I’ll definitely need more supplies than I initially expected!

I’ve put together this wishlist with essential items — from art supplies to furniture and decorations. As part of DCPS guidelines, we’re also required to create a mindful space in the classroom, and as a first-year teacher, I don’t yet have the furniture or decor to support that.

One of the bigger items I’m hoping for is a MacBook, recommended by my district (DCPS) for both teacher and student use. They support tech like the Lenovo 13W Yoga, iPads, iMacs, Dell All-in-One 7490s, and Dell Latitude laptops — but I currently don’t have access to any of them. A MacBook would be a huge help with lesson planning, digital art instruction, and classroom management.

If you’re able to help — whether by purchasing something from the list or donating — I’d be truly grateful. Every supply counts and makes a direct impact.

Can’t give? A share goes a long way too!

Thank you for supporting arts education and helping me build a welcoming, creative space for my students.

Ms. Murray Eliot-Hine Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 16" Laptop - M3 Pro chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 36GB Memory - 18-core GPU - 512GB SSD - Silver • Best Buy Education $2,799.00 1 $2,799.00
Blick Studio Light-Duty H-Frame Easel • Blick Art Materials $136.13 10 $1,361.30
Studio Designs Stellar Drawing Table Set • Blick Art Materials $102.56 10 $1,025.60
Richeson Drawing Paper Pack - 18" x 24", 100 lb, 350 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $103.42 2 $206.84
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Composition Notebook Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" • Amazon Business $203.81 1 $203.81
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker With Powerbank Black • Music & Arts $179.95 1 $179.95
Blick Studio Drawing Pencils - Class Pack of 144 • Blick Art Materials $74.15 2 $148.30
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
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 2 $105.86
naspaluro Ergonomic Office Chair, Computer Chair with Adjustable Height, Flip-Up Arms and Lumbar Support, Breathable Mesh Desk Chair for Home Study Working (Without Headrest, Pink) • Amazon Business $98.00 1 $98.00
IRIS USA Plastic Drawer Storage Organizer Rolling Cart, with Wheels Casters, 5-Drawers, for Art Craft Supplies Dresser Closet Bathroom Dorm Bedroom Laundry Room, Wide, Black • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Sax Extra Soft Latex-Free Kneaded Erasers, 1-1/4 x 3/4 x 1/4 Inches, Medium, Gray, Pack of 36 - Rubber • School Specialty $29.17 3 $87.51
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 10 $86.60
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $35.50 2 $71.00
Tombow 67304 Mono Sand Eraser, 2-Pack. Silica Eraser Designed to Remove Colored Pencil and Ink Markings… • Amazon Business $6.50 10 $65.00
Richeson Drawing Paper Pack - 9" x 12", 100 lb, 700 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $55.42 1 $55.42
Mini Hot Glue Gun Set for Class Project, Small Glue Gun Hot Melt Arts Craft DIY Glue Gun for Crafts School DIY Arts Home Quick Repairs (Multicolored 8 Pieces) • Amazon Business $27.06 2 $54.12
Coume 8 Pcs 15.7 Inch Fruit Pillows Round Floor Cushions 3D Watermelon Kiwi Lemon Orange Decorative Stuffed Throw Pillows Chair Toy Seat Floor Seat Cushions for Kids Couch Sofa Classroom • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
XREXS Large Digital Wall Clock with Remote Control, 17 Inch LED Large Display Count Up & Down Timer, Adjustable Brightness RGB Color Changing Clock Alarm Clock for Home, Gym, Office and Classroom • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $17.32 2 $34.64
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 10 $24.90
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, GoGonova 15s Fast Preheating 5Ah Built-in Battery Hot Melt Glue Gun, Smart Power-Off, Kit with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Sticks and USB-C Charging Port (Pink) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
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
ALIEN TAPE Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Nano Tape, Double Sided Mounting Tape, Heavy Duty Double Sided Tape for Walls, Wall Tape, Clear Adhesive Tape for Poster Photo Wall Décor As Seen on TV 40 Feet • Amazon Business $20.41 1 $20.41
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 2 $18.16
Tinlade 6 Pcs Wooden Jumbo Pencils for Prop, Funny Huge Giant Pencil 14 Inch for Home and School Supplies, Kids, Preschoolers(14 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
AFMAT Long Point Pencil Sharpener, 8-20mm Long Pencil Nibs, Self-Feed & Adjustable Pencil Sharpness, Artist Pencil Sharpener Manual for φ6-8.2mm Charcoal/Art/Drawing/Sketching/Colored Pencils • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
1" x 2-5/8" Address Labels 1500 labels sticker paper for Laser/Ink Jet Printer mailing labels 8.5"×11" white 30 per sheet • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
QiaoFei Neon Light,LED Hello Neon Word Sign Neon Letters Light Art Decorative Lights,Marquee signs/Wall Decor for Christmas,Birthday party,Kids Room,Living Room,Wedding Party Supplies(Pink Hello) • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28
Mr. Pen- Hot Glue Gun Sticks, 60 Pack, Mini, 4 Inch, Hot Glue Sticks, Glue Gun Sticks, Hot Glue, Glue Sticks for Hot Glue Gun, Clear Glue Sticks, Hot Melt Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$7,079.52

Vendor shipping charges

$8.75

Sales tax

$424.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$106.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,649.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,349.86

Total project goal

$8,999.09

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