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Ms. G from Richmond VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Setting Up for Success - Positive Mindset!

Help me give my students easel pads, crayons, markers, and more, for a successful start to the school year - in 3,2,1!

  • $2,137 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I work in an elementary school that is not very diverse; the school population is predominantly African American, and there are more boys than girls. The school is located in an area with low-income housing projects where 100 percent of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. With that being said, I teach a group of students that are full of energy and are incredibly eager to learn! As with all students, as long as they know you care, they will work hard to make their teachers proud.

Though the students are used to seeing and hearing negative things in their environment, the schoolhouse is their haven.

Once inside the school, students work diligently to show off what they know. I love that when they are provided with the necessary tools, they can shut out their surroundings and problem solve as well as socialize with others throughout the day.

My Project

Imagine living in an impoverished area - now add COVID-19 to the scenario. My students work hard and deserve the best education ever. As such, I want to give them a great start to the school year. Many of my students' parents come from single-parent homes. Sadly, many of those who once worked are now unemployed. My goal as an educator is to set each of my students to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.

Help!

There is so much to be concerned with today's society - neither supplies for school nor food or shelter should be on any student's mind. Well, this is a concern for many of my scholars and the reason I need help. My students may not be financially wealthy, but they have hearts of gold and will work hard as long as they are provided with the necessary tools. Please help me to help them flourish. Having the essential material will start us off with a year full of promise I cannot wait to see the smiles on their faces, similar to those on Christmas when they unwrap the gift that they never thought they would receive. Since we will start off the school year virtually, teachers will need to have many visuals for the students to refer to as such, we will need a lot of chart paper and anchor charts so that students can refer back to what we are learning online.

In short, all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserve a quality education. Help me with easel pads that will be used for exemplar work and notes, so my students may refer to prior work. Basic essentials to some, like paper, pencils, pens, scissors, a pencil sharpener, and folders are luxury items to others. Again, I wholeheartedly thank you.

Ms. G
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Teacher Anchor Chart Paper (561WL) (561WL VAD 2PK) • Amazon Business $52.26 8 $418.08
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $30.01 8 $240.08
Letter Size Paper Portfolios by Better Office Products, Case of 100, Assorted Primary Colors, with Fasteners (Assorted, 2 Pocket Paper Folders with Fasteners) • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Class Pack, 576 pencils in box by Madisi • Amazon Business $39.98 3 $119.94
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 192 Count • Amazon Business $119.74 1 $119.74
Blue Summit Supplies Kids Scissors, Student Scissors with Comfort Grip, Bulk Safety Scissors for School and Classrooms, Orange, Blue, and Pink Children Scissors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
AmazonBasics Hanging Organizer File Folders - Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $10.98 8 $87.84
Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Avery Big Tab Insertable Dividers , Buff Paper, 5 Multicolor Tabs, Case Pack of 48 Sets (11109) • Amazon Business $31.08 2 $62.16
AmazonBasics 3 Tab Heavyweight Manila File Folders, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 50/Box • Amazon Business $15.34 4 $61.36
Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
SimpleHouseware Mesh Hanging File Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $13.87 4 $55.48
Samsill 200 Clear Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, Reinforced 3 Hole Design Plastic Page Protectors, Archival Safe, Top Load for 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, Box of 200 • Amazon Business $17.63 3 $52.89
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Blue, 144-Count • Amazon Business $7.01 5 $35.05
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 72-Count • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Gram, 30 Count (E605) • Amazon Business $31.57 1 $31.57
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), 4 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens is Perfect for School, Office, or Home • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Post-it Super Sticky Tabletop Easel Pad, 20 x 23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 1 Pad (563R), Portable White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Built-in Easel Stand • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Classic Colors 10 Each (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.82 1 $15.82
BIC Brite Liner Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 5-Count • Amazon Business $2.00 2 $4.00

Materials cost

$1,759.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,816.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$320.51

Total project goal

$2,136.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,136.71

3 Donors

-$2,136.71

Donations toward project cost

-$1,816.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$320.51

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