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Mrs. Thomas from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supply Starter Pack

Help me give my students supplies for our classroom such as a pencil sharpener, pencils, paper, and cleaning supplies so that we can get day-to-day routines done.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thomas's classroom raised $514

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My school is located in Baltimore, Maryland. I teach in a middle school classroom. It's a pretty small school in comparison to many other schools in our area.

How can I describe my students?

Bold. Outspoken. Inquisitive. Smart. Silly. Funny. Those are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of my students. My students push themselves to succeed and learn new things on a daily basis. I absolutely love my students, and I can't wait to see what positive things they contribute to the world.

My Project

In order to make the classroom run smoothly, I need to make sure that our class has the needed supplies to last us throughout the year. This project will help us make that happen.

We use chart paper and flip chart markers when we get in groups to share and present ideas.

We use highlighters and pencils to do annotations of texts for close-reading, as well as complete daily assignments. We need paper towels, multi-surface cleaners, and hand soap to keep surfaces and our hands clean so that we can remain as healthy as possible. All of these items students use daily in my class, and with over 85 kids, it needs to stay as fully stocked as possible. These supplies will keep us focused on what matters most: learning.

Mrs. Thomas Holabird Academy 229 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO High Volume Commercial Electric Pencil Sharpener, Model 41, Beige • Amazon Business $99.93 1 $99.93
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased, Unsharpened, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96-Pack (13872) • Amazon Business $9.95 6 $59.70
Hammermill Great White 30% Recycled 20lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11, 10 Ream Case, 5000 Sheets, Made in USA, Sustainably Sourced From American Family Tree Farms, 92 Bright, Acid Free, Printer Paper, 086700C • Amazon Business $47.19 1 $47.19
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Pacific Blue Select Multifold Premium 2-Ply Paper Towels by GP PRO (Georgia-Pacific), White, 21000, 125 Paper Towels Per Pack, 16 Packs Per Case • Amazon Business $24.18 1 $24.18
J.R. Watkins All Purpose Cleaner, 24 fl oz, Lemon (6 pack) • Amazon Business $23.54 1 $23.54
Fiskars 152490-1004 SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer, 12 Inch • Amazon Business $17.71 1 $17.71
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap, Honeysuckle Scent, 12.5 fl oz (3 ct) • Amazon Business $8.58 2 $17.16
BIC Brite Liner Grip Highlighter, Tank, Chisel Tip, Yellow, 12-Count • Amazon Business $3.22 4 $12.88
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16 Count • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $7.11 1 $7.11
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 8 oz. • Amazon Business $3.10 2 $6.20
Expo 81505 Block Eraser Dry Erase Whiteboard Board Eraser, Soft Pile, 5 1/8 W x 1 1/4 H - Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $2.48 2 $4.96
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78

Materials cost

$378.16

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.03

Total project goal

$513.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$513.55

5 Donors

-$349.28

Donations toward project cost

-$296.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.39

match offer

-$164.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$139.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.64

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