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Mrs. Schrage from Springfield, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies Needed Part 2!

My students need folders, notebooks, pencils, and lead to start the school year off with new school supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Schrage's classroom raised $319

This project is fully funded

My Students

Can you remember what it was like learning how to read? Just imagine what it is like learning to read, not speaking English, and not having any school supplies. We need your help in providing our students with materials that will improve and enhance their English language and reading comprehension.

My students come from China, Yemen, Mexico, South Korea, India, and Pakistan.

These students all come from low socioeconomic home lives, and they are all struggling at school due to their lack of English language. It is very difficult for them when it comes to reading. They have high motivation and want to learn, but I have a hard time finding things that they are able to read and comprehend. We also lack extra funds in our district to be able to purchase everyday necessities that the students need in order to be successful. The students will become more successful students if they are able to start the school year off with the correct school supplies.

My Project

My students will be learning many different reading strategies and organizational skills with the notebook dividers, pencils, and pencil lead. My students will be able to learn how important it is for them to become organized and have the correct materials to be successful in school. The notebooks, dividers, pencils, and folders will provide the students with places to store and organize their homework. The students are also in need of these basic classroom materials in order to be successful throughout the school year. As the students learn different reading strategies, we will be creating a reading log book for the students to continue to add to throughout the school year. You will be enhancing our curriculum a great deal for these ESL students.

My students are going to be so excited about this project.

They really love learning to read, write, and communicate in English, and they are so excited about having the opportunity to use new educational materials. They will be able to creatively express themselves while learning how to read and comprehend what they are reading. Please help me instill a love of reading and writing in my students.

Mrs. Schrage Ulysses S Grant 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clear Heavy Duty Plastic 2 Pocket Folder (Pack of 12 Assorted Colors) For Letter Size Papers, Includes Business Card Slot • Amazon Business $26.50 1 $26.50
Mead Five Star Flex Divider Notepocket - Mead - FOLDERS • Amazon Business $7.95 3 $23.85
iScholar iQ+ 5-Subject Poly Cover SpineGuard Notebook, 9 x 11 Inches, College Ruled, 200 Sheets, Colors May Vary (54906) • Amazon Business $21.61 1 $21.61
Five Star Advance Spiral Notebook, 2 Subject, College Ruled, 11 x 8.5 Inch, Dots Design (73141) • Amazon Business $10.77 2 $21.54
Pilot G2 Mechanical Pencils, 0.5 mm, HB lead, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $18.39 1 $18.39
BIC Pencil Xtra Sparkle (colorful barrels), Medium Point (0.7 mm), 24-Count • Amazon Business $8.88 2 $17.76
Pendaflex PileSmart Project Sorter, Letter Size (50995) • Amazon Business $8.41 2 $16.82
BIC Matic Grip Mechanical Pencil, HB NO 2, 0.7 mm, 32 Pencil • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Five Star Spiral Notebook, 2 Subject, College Ruled, 9-1/2" x 6", Style, Design Selected For You May Vary (08236) • Amazon Business $6.59 2 $13.18
Redi-Tag Divider Sticky Notes 60 Ruled Notes, 4 x 6 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors (29500) • Amazon Business $5.74 2 $11.48
iScholar iQ+ 5-Subject Poly Cover SpineGuard Notebook, 6.5 x 9.5 Inches, College Ruled, 180 Sheets, Colors May Vary (54606) • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
 Five Star Flex Blue NoteBinder, 1-Inch Capacity, 11.5 x 11 Inches, Notebook and Binder All-in-One (72011) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Post-it 1" Durable Tabs, Red/Yellow/Blue/Green, 44 Tabs/Pack • Staples Advantage $6.99 1 $6.99
Redi-Tag Divider Sticky Notes 60 Ruled Notes, 4 x 6 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors (29500) • Amazon Business $5.74 1 $5.74
Avery Big Tab Insertable Plastic Dividers, 8-Tabs, 1 Set (11901) • Amazon Business $1.99 2 $3.98
BIC Mechanical Pencis with Pocket Clip, 0.5 mm, Assorted, 24/Pk • Staples Advantage $3.97 1 $3.97
Pencil Lead Refills, 0.5 mm, 12/Tb • Staples Advantage $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$230.62

Vendor shipping charges

$6.55

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.76

Total project goal

$318.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$318.39

3 Donors

-$288.98

Donations toward project cost

-$249.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.60

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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