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Mrs. Seslar from West Newton, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Seslar's classroom raised $537

Seamless Start to School

Help me give my students a great start to the school year with basic supplies!

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Mrs. Seslar West Newton Elementary School
West Newton, PA Grades PreK-2

My Project

Basic supplies may sound simple, but they sure are necessary!!

In first grade, we are learning so much!

We are constantly using highlighters, dry erase markers, pencils - the works!

By having the supplies we need readily available, this project is helping to encourage learning, without the stress of gathering necessities.

For example, we are in need of a refresh - a new sharpener to go with our pencils, folders for parent communication, ink for colorful small group activities, magnets to hang our fantastic first grade work up, and even something as simple as erasers for on top of our new pencils.

These are supplies that are used every single day in first grade. The goal of this project is to have what we need right at our fingertips, on the first day of school.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

35 students impacted 11 donors
Mrs. Seslar West Newton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

West Newton, PA 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

35 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson 522 Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Ultra High Yield Ink Cartridge Refill 4/Pack (T522120-BCS) • Staples $71.69 1 $71.69
Sterilite 4-Pack 3 Drawer Unit, Stackable Plastic Organizer with Drawers, White Frame - Multi-Purpose Countertop Storage Containers for Office Supplies, Craft Rooms, Classrooms and Home Organization • Amazon Business $54.39 1 $54.39
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Colored/Jumbo Pencils, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpeners for Classroom Home Office PSX5, Blue • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
MeCids 360°Rotating Desk Organizers Homeschool Office Organization and Storage Art Supplies Organizers– 12" Lazy Susan Style Caddy with Removable Bins, for Home Offices, School Supplies Classroom Use • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Teacher Created Resources Chalkboard Brights Place Value Pocket Chart (TCR20804) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Better Office Products Orange Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Orange • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
Antner 8 Pack Clear Letter Size Binder Pockets 3 Ring Binder Zipper Pouch Document Organizer, Waterproof PVC 3-Hole Loose Leaf File Bags Insert Sleeves Page Sheet Protectors Business Office Supplies • Amazon Business $7.59 3 $22.77
Scotch dry erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE) • Amazon Business $20.04 1 $20.04
Keebor Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers - Bold Black, Long-Lasting ink, Low-Odor - 72 Pack Whiteboard Markers Bulk for Home, Office, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Back to School Variety Pack, 75 Count Each, Pack of 4 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $16.62 1 $16.62
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Mini Glue Gun Sticks, GoGonova 200 Pcs Clear Mini Glue Sticks, 0.27" Diameter and 4" Long Hot Melt Glue Sticks - Compatible with Most Mini Glue Guns • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count - Back to School Supplies, Classroom Pack, #1 Teacher Brand • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Round Magnet Dots with Adhesive Backing for Crafts DIY School Office Home Flexible Circle Magnetic Dot with Self Adhesive Alternative to Magnets Tape Sheet 40 PCS 30mm (Diameter 1.2”X 0.08”) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Magnets with Adhesive Backing - 120 Flexible Sticky Magnetic Dots for Office & School Supplies, Whiteboard, Crafts, Fridge, School Projects & Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Pointed Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.62 1 $7.62
Crayola Bulk Markers, Broad Line, Red, Pack of 12, 5.6x2.6x1.9 - Adult • School Specialty $7.34 1 $7.34
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons for Kids (50ct), Cute Back to School Supplies for Kids, Crayons for Coloring Books, Gift for Toddlers Girls & Boys, Arts & Crafts, 3+ • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
4 Rolls Premium Painters Tape, Blue Tape, Masking Tape, Paint Tape for Multi-Purpose, Painting, Painter's, DIY Crafts Arts (88yd =0.94IN*22yd*4) Decoration Labeling No Residue, Easy Removal • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Sooez Pencil Top Erasers, 120 Pack Latex-Free Eraser Caps for Standard Pencils, No-Smudge Cap Erasers for Students, Teachers, Classroom Must Haves, Back to School Supplies, 7 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$418.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.73

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.41

Total project goal

$536.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $536.07

9 Donors

-$322.28

Donations toward project cost

-$302.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$179.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$152.89

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.93

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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