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Mr. Sims from Lancaster, SC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading and Creating

Help me give my students reading and creating tables and supplies to learn in class.

  • $7,809 goal

This project expired on March 22, 2024.

This project expired on March 22, 2024.

My Project

Please help me put in reading and creating tables and chairs in my classroom. My students need a table to learn how to read and another table to create new experiences.

Learning in small groups is very fun, efficient, and productive during our school day.

We need file cabinets, glue, pencils, erasers, magnets, and carts to learn and create during our school day. Kids can always tell you the fun stuff they learned in school and how much fun it was learning new things.

Please help us obtain the items we need to learn in class each day.

Mr. Sims A.R. Rucker 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.

Lancaster, SC 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rubbermaid Commercial Polyethylene Cube Truck, 1200-Pound Capacity, Black, Distribution Centers/Warehouse/Manufacturing/Stadiums • Amazon Business $1,250.00 1 $1,250.00
Flash Furniture Wren Kidney Activity Table, 48" x 96", Height Adjustable, Gray (XUA4896KIDGYHA) • Quill.com $675.99 1 $675.99
Flash Furniture Wren Kidney Activity Table 48 x 72 Height Adjustable Gray (XUA4872KIDGYTP) • Staples $488.04 1 $488.04
Master Massage Ergonomic Saddle Chair-Saddle Stool- Hydraulic Swivel Rolling Chair Coffee • Quill.com $173.99 2 $347.98
Tiblue Insulated Lunch Bag for Women/Men - Reusable Lunch Box for Office Work School Picnic Beach - Leakproof Freezable Cooler Bag with Adjustable Shoulder Strap for Kids/Adult(Large, Black) • Amazon Business $23.61 12 $283.32
ZUNMOS Ergonomic Lumbar Support Home Desk Computer Mesh Swivel Task Study Mid Back Office Chair with Wheels and arms, 21.5D x 21.8W x 35.83H in, Pink • Amazon Business $74.26 3 $222.78
Home Office Chair Ergonomic Desk Chair Mesh Computer Chair Lumbar Support Modern Executive Adjustable Rolling Swivel Chair Comfortable Mid Black Task Chair, Black • Amazon Business $65.72 3 $197.16
PILOT FISH 11Pcs Paint Roller Kit, Small Paint Roller with 10Pcs 4 inch Covers, Mini Paint Roller with Long Roller Frame, Paint Rollers for Painting Walls, Wall Painting Tools • Amazon Business $11.99 16 $191.84
Office Chair, Desk Chair Home Office Chair Mesh Computer Chair Ergonomic Office Chair with Lumbar Support Armrests, Mid Back Task Chair Adjustable Swivel Rolling Chair for Home Office, Living Room • Amazon Business $59.19 3 $177.57
SUYAMI Sports Whistles with Lanyard, for Coach, Referee, and Official • Amazon Business $13.98 12 $167.76
ZUNMOS Ergonomic Lumbar Support Home Desk Computer Mesh Swivel Task Study Mid Back Office Chair with Wheels and arms, 21.5D x 21.8W x 35.83H in, Blue • Amazon Business $55.38 3 $166.14
Klein Tools 5104MINI Mini Tool Bucket, Leather-Bottom • Amazon Business $24.99 6 $149.94
Gorilla Glue Original Formula Glue, 4 Ounces • School Specialty $11.99 12 $143.88
Bates- Paint Roller Covers, 4" Roller Covers, Pack of 24, Covers for Paint Rollers, Naps for Paint Roller Brush, Small Roller Nap, House Painting Supplies, Covers for Roller Frame and Paint Roller Kit • Amazon Business $11.98 12 $143.76
Gorilla Glue 4 Inch Full-Sized Hot Glue Sticks, Pack of 30 - Glass - Middle-High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $11.02 12 $132.24
Klein Tools 5139 Zipper Bag, Canvas Tool Pouch to 12.5 x 7 x 0.7 -Inch with Heavy Duty Brass Zipper Close, Natural • Amazon Business $10.97 12 $131.64
Hot Glue Gun, 20V Pink Cordless Glue Gun with 30 PCS Full Size Glue Sticks, 2Ah Rechargeable Battery Glue Gun Kit for DIY, Arts & Craft, Decorations, Gift for Women • Amazon Business $58.99 2 $117.98
BIC Xtra Life Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 320/Carton (MP320) • Quill.com $105.99 1 $105.99
12 Pieces Plastic Cubby Bins Office Kids Storage Container Kids Toy Storage Organizer Bins with 1 Pack Self Adhesive Label for Classroom Office Home (Fresh Colors, 11.6 x 7.7 x 4.9 Inch) • Amazon Business $49.79 2 $99.58
JACKSON PALMER 218 Piece Ultimate Screwdriver Bit Set, High Grade Carbon Steel, Includes Hard-to-Find Security Bits • Amazon Business $28.70 3 $86.10
Klein Tools 5539NAT Zipper Bag, Canvas Tool Pouch is 10-Inch Consumables Bag for Storing Parts, Brass Grommet for Easy Hanging, Natural • Amazon Business $13.57 6 $81.42
BIC Xtra Life Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm #2 Medium Lead 320/Carton (MP320) • Staples $80.94 1 $80.94
Klein Tools 5139L Zipper Bag, Top-Grain Leather Tool Pouch with Strong Zipper Close, 12-1/2-Inch, Brown • Amazon Business $36.35 2 $72.70
6 Pads Lined Sticky Notes Post,4x6 Inches,Super Stick it ,Bright Color ,45 Sheets/Pads, Self-Adhesive memo for School , Office & Home, Multicolor • Amazon Business $5.59 12 $67.08
Gorilla Glue Mini Hot Glue Sticks, Pack of 30 - Durable • School Specialty $5.02 12 $60.24
Gorilla Glue Wood Glue, 4 Ounces • School Specialty $4.79 12 $57.48
Faber-Castell© Dust-Free Vinyl Erasers - Tub of 100 • Nasco $50.05 1 $50.05
Klein Tools 55559 Stand-Up Zipper Bag Tool Pouch with Carabiners, 7-Inch Blue and 14-Inch Gray Utility Bags with Reinforced Bottom, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Musgrave Pencil Co. Birthday Pencils with Top Erasers, Set of 36 - Wood - Durability • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Tenceur 50 Pieces 3 Inch Foam Paint Rollers Painting Sponge Roller Small Sponge Paint Roller with Plastic Handle for Young Artists Kids Early Educational Graffiti Painting Art Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
150 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk Pull Apart Erasers 3D Puzzle Erasers Classroom Rewards and Prizes Class Treasure Box Kids Party Favors Back to School Supplies Gift • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
100 Pack 2 inch Foam Brush Bulk Foam Paint Brushes Foam Sponge Brush with Wood Handle Sponge Paint Brush Foam Brushes for Painting, Acrylics, Stains, Varnishes, Crafts • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
20 Pack Paint rollertray by kingorigin 9 inch,Paint Tray,Paint Bucket,Paint Tray Liner,Home Repair • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
120 Pack Foam Paint Brushes - Bulk 1 Inch Sponge Paint Brush for Acrylic, Watercolor, Staining, Varnishing, Mod Podge • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
PRALB 400PCS Pencil Top Eraser Bulk Caps for Pencils,Chisel Shape Erasers Toppers Assorted Colors for Party Favors Games Prizes, Pencil Top Erasers Cap for Home School Classroom Office • Amazon Business $14.45 1 $14.45
Paint Roller-High Density Foam Small Paint Roller 6 Inch, Mini Roller Set with Tray, Sponge Roller Refills, Finest Finish Foam Rollers for Use with All Paints,9 Piece • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Foam Paint Roller, Roller Frame with 4-Inch Mini Paint Roller Cover Refills with Foam-Covered Ends, High-Density Foam Paint Tray Set for Room Home Repair Mini Paint Kits(12 Piece) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Edward Tools 7 Piece 4” Paint Roller Kit - Includes Acrylic, Polyester and Foam Covers - Deluxe Plastic Paint Tray - Ergo-Grip Frame with Rubber Handle • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Pentel Twist-Erase Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 2/Pack (PD277TBP2P-BC) • Quill.com $9.69 1 $9.69
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original White Scouring Pad 9/Pack (69516) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39
Foam Paint Roller, 2 Inch Mini Paint Roller Kit with High-Density Foam Roller Refills *6, Paint Tray, and Roller Handle, Small Sponge Paint Roller for Touch-ups and Smooth Finishes • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ticonderoga Neon Pencil Shaped Erasers - Pkg of 3 • Blick Art Materials $4.38 2 $8.76
School Smart Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser, 2 x 4 Inches, Yellow Handle, Black Foam - Steel - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $1.79 1 $1.79

Materials cost

$6,033.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $57.81

Sales tax

 $425.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$90.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$6,637.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,171.29

Total project goal

$7,808.58

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