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Ms. Noakes from Minneapolis, MN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready to Learn: School Supplies for a Successful 2025-2026 Year

Help me give my students supplies to start the 2035-2026 school year with success

  • $162 goal

This project expired on July 13, 2025.

This project expired on July 13, 2025.

My Project

Our Students:

Our 8th grade special education middle school students are eager, creative, and ready to learn, but many of them lack the supplies they need to start the 2025-2026 school year strong.

Access to the right materials makes all the difference in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

Our Project:

To set our students up for success, we are requesting essential supplies that will help them thrive in the classroom. These materials include:

Paint pens – Perfect for creative projects, notes, and classroom displays

Sharpies – A versatile tool for artwork, and student generated posters

Headphones – For individual learning, online resources, and focused work

Pencils – Essential for everyday tasks, quizzes, and assignments

These supplies will ensure our students have the tools they need to stay engaged, be creative, and stay on track throughout the school year. Your generosity will help build a classroom environment where every student is equipped to succeed!

Thank you for helping make the 2025-2026 school year a great one!

Ms. Noakes Valley View 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.

Minneapolis, MN View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CN-Outlet Wholesale Kids Bulk Earbuds Headphones 100 Pack Multi Colored Individually Bagged Disposable Earphones Perfect for School Classroom Libraries Students • Amazon Business $45.95 1 $45.95
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.89 2 $21.78
TOWON Permanent Markers 72 Assorted Colors - Waterproof Colored Pens Set 45 Fine Tip, 8 Ultra Fine, 8 Chisel Tip, 6 Neon, 5 Metallic Markers Home Office School Supplies for Kids, Adults Coloring • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
24 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens, Dual Tip Acrylic Paint Markers with Brush Tip and Fine Tip, Acrylic Pens for Rock Painting, Wood, Canvas, Stone, Glass, Ceramic,DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98

Materials cost

$105.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.22

Total project goal

$161.45

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