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Ms. Bickle from Saint Petersburg, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready to Learn: Back-to-School Basics for Bright Minds!

Help me give my students the essential school supplies they need like pencils, notebooks, markers, and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bickle's classroom raised $420

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every new school year brings fresh hope, new faces, and big dreams. My goal is to create a classroom where students feel confident, prepared, and ready to learn from day one. But for many of my students, accessing even the most basic supplies is a challenge.

My students are eager learners who come from a variety of backgrounds, and many families are unable to provide school supplies due to financial hardship.

I want to eliminate that stress for both students and parents by making sure every child has what they need to start the year successfully.

With your support, I am requesting:-Pencils and Erasers — for writing, brainstorming, and building confidence

-Folders and Notebooks — to organize their work and take pride in their progress

-Markers and Crayons — to help learning come alive with creativity

-Scissors and Glue Sticks — for interactive, hands-on lessons

-Dry Erase Boards and Markers — for math practice, phonics, and quick check-ins

-Lined Paper and Construction Paper — for writing, art, and projects

These supplies will not only set a positive tone for the school year, but they will also help create an equitable learning environment where every child has the tools they need to succeed—regardless of their background.

By donating to this project, you're putting pencils in their hands, color on their pages, and smiles on their faces. You’re showing them that they matter and that someone believes in their future.

Project tagged as

Saint Petersburg, FL
Grades 3-5
English Language Learning
Literature & Writing
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Bickle Lakewood 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Color Will Vary (05510) • Amazon Business $29.98 3 $89.94

Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64

ECR4Kids 2-Pocket Parent-Teacher Classroom Communication Folder, School Supplies, Yellow, 36-Piece • Amazon Business $32.29 1 $32.29

Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49

Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38

EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69

BIC Xtra Mechanical Pencils, #2 Lead, 60/Pack (WX7TG026-BLK) • Quill.com $16.44 1 $16.44

Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12

Kanayu 26 Pcs Classroom Magnets - Colored Educational Magnets for Whiteboard & Elementary Classroom Management • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 5 $12.45

Scribbledo 30 Pack Dry Erase Erasers Assorted Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers for Kids and Students - Smudge Free Small Dry Erase Board Erasers for Classroom Home School and Office • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75

HongyiTime 60 PCS Colorful Strong Magnetic Push Pin Magnets, Office Classroom Magnets,6 Assorted Color, Perfect to use as Kitchen Home and School, Map Magnets,Whiteboard Magnets (60) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07

Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 4 $5.88

Materials cost			$311.72
Vendor shipping charges			$9.95
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.68
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$356.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$62.89
Total project goal			$419.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$419.24
9 Donors			-$322.00
Donations toward project cost			-$284.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$37.05
Matching donations from our partners			-$84.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$71.40
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$12.60
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$13.24
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Ready to Learn: Back-to-School Basics for Bright Minds!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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