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Mrs. Elissa McLaughlin from Eustis, FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Matters!

Help me give my students a comfortable environment to learn in. After many years out of the classroom, I find myself going back in. Needless to say, I have given all my classroom decorations away. Thank you.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Elissa McLaughlin's classroom raised $999

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a 30 year veteran teacher who has found herself back in the classroom after being a VE teacher for the last several years. This year, I will be teacher 5th grade science. I am so excited to be able to go back into the classroom and teach the subject I love. I would like to create a comfortable, loving and exciting environment that my students can call their second home.

Unfortunately, I have given most of my personal decorations and supplies away.

The materials I am requesting will allow me to create a science lab environment for my new students. I hope they will be as excited as I am to learn when they enter my classroom.

Mrs. Elissa McLaughlin Seminole Springs Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

90 students impacted 20donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Adir File Sorter Literature Organizer - Mail Vinyl Craft Paper Storage Holder Corrugated Cardboard for Office, Classrooms, and Mailrooms Organization (30 Slots, Black) • Amazon Business $50.88 3 $152.64
nuLOOM Pinkie Handprint Nursery Kids Area Rug, 6 ft 7 in x 9 ft, Multi • Amazon Business $111.38 1 $111.38
Really Good Stuff Multi-Purpose Plastic Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use - Stackable Mesh Plastic Baskets with Grip Handles 13" x 10" (Neon Blue - Set of 12) • Amazon Business $92.43 1 $92.43
AmScope M150C-I 40X-1000X All-Metal Optical Glass Lenses Cordless LED Student Biological Compound Microscope • Amazon Business $74.69 1 $74.69
Edupress Science Rocks Straight Border Trim (EP63293) • Amazon Business $18.23 4 $72.92
Urban Shop Swivel Mesh Task Chair, Pink • Amazon Business $59.44 1 $59.44
Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpener for Classroom, Electric Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed, Plug in Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, School Office Teachers Must Have • Amazon Business $26.49 2 $52.98
24 Pack of Kids Safety Glasses (24 Protective Goggles in 6 Colors) Crystal Clear Eye Protection - Specially Designed to Fit Children, Perfect for Nerf Parties • Amazon Business $26.45 2 $52.90
2 Pack Magnetic File Holder - Paper Holder, Pocket Organizer,Hanging Wall File Organizer Office Supplies Storage, Magazine Mail Organizer Case for Notebooks,Planners,Letter (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
APLANET Plastic Graduated Cylinders and Beakers, 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml Cylinders with 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1000ml Beakers and 1 Tube Brush, Ideal for Home and School Science Lab • Amazon Business $12.59 2 $25.18
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Banner Posters for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Sproutbrite Classroom Banner/Posters for Decorations - Learning Zone - Educational, Motivational & Inspirational Growth Mindset for Teacher, Students - 2 Poster Pack • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(16.5FT/5M)，Multipurpose Wall Tape Adhesive Strips Removable Mounting Tape,Reusable Strong Sticky Transparent Tape Gel Poster Carpet Tape for Paste Items,Household • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
100Pcs Push Pin with Wooden Clips Tacks for Cork Board Artwork for Bulletin Board Crafts Arts Projects Photo Supplies(Colorful) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
27PCS Think Like a Scientist Bulletin Board Set Science Posters Classroom Decor for Teachers Elementary Science Lab Cutouts for Class School Classroom Bulletin Board Office Party Decoration Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
JSC142 Welcome Classroom Poster | 18-Inches by 12-Inches | 100lb Gloss Poster Paper • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Eureka Big Bang Window Clings (836074) • Amazon Business $2.99 2 $5.98
Eureka ''Science Matters'' Periodic Table Classroom Decoration Banner, 45'' x 12'' • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$806.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.79

Total project goal

$998.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $998.62

18 Donors

-$802.31

Donations toward project cost

-$689.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.85

Matching donations from our partners

-$187.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$159.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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