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Mrs. James from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shine Bright in the Classroom

Help me give my students the classroom essentials for the classroom to be stocked and high functioning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. James's classroom raised $593

This project is fully funded

Celebrating 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 Project

As the new school year is approaching, students will start off in a new classroom and having the materials are a necessity. Students are motivated to learn and start fresh. Many students in my school community are looking forward to these resources.

Items such as pencil sharpener, pens, pencils, stapler, stapler remover, post-its, and etc are needed for the students to engage in class activities and classwork.

Students will use these materials on a daily basis to complete practice, projects and daily work. For the additional items such as desk organizer, scissors, markers, planner, and etc will help students work independently and in groups.

With this project, students are looking to start fresh and become independent in the classroom. These resources will be readily available for all.

Project tagged as

Bronx, NY
Grades 3-5
Social Emotional Learning
Climate & The Environment
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. James PS 163 Arthur A. Schomburg Grades 3-5

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 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Clorox Smart Air Purifiers for Home, True HEPA Filter, Works with Alexa, Medium Rooms up to 1,000 Sq Ft, Removes 99.9% of Viruses, Wildfire Smoke, Mold, Allergies, Dust, AUTO Mode, Whisper Quiet • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99

Mr. Sketch© Scented Watercolor Markers - Set of 12 • Nasco $7.60 6 $45.60

Puffs 2675854 Ultra Soft & Strong Standard Facial Tissues 2-Ply 56 Sheets/Box • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Bostitch Office QuietSharp Executive Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for 65% Faster Sharpening and 6X Longer Cutter Life - Colored Pencil Compatible, Silver Chrome • Amazon Business $26.54 1 $26.54

Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Drawing Pens, Gel Ink Pens For Journaling, Writing Pens, Coloring Pens, Bold Point Pens (1.0Mm), Blue Ink Gel Pen, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.57 2 $25.14

Swingline Stapler, NeXXt Series Wow, Desktop Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, White (55047001) • Amazon Business $22.78 1 $22.78

Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. Purple 60/Pack (E503) • Staples $21.14 1 $21.14

JAM Paper Desk Organizer Set, Red (3378RE) • Quill.com $19.87 1 $19.87

Ticonderoga Noir Black Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Holographic Design, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.45 2 $16.90

Crayola Colored Pencils - Colors of Kindness, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08

Annova Mesh Desk Organizer Office with 7 Compartments + Drawer/Desk Tidy Candy/Pen Holder/Multifunctional Organizer - Purple • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89

Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes, Individually Wrapped, Box of 100 • School Specialty $11.24 1 $11.24

2025-2026 Teacher Planner - Teacher Lesson Planner 2025-2026, Weekly & Monthly Lesson Plan Book for Teacher, July 2025 - June 2026, 9" x 11", Academic with Colorful tabs for Teachers - Black • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Bostitch Office Professional Magnetic Easy Staple Remover Tool - Staple Puller Stick for Office Home & School - 3 Pack - Black Blue and Red • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92

JAM PAPER Plastic Swivel Desk Organizer Supply Set, Clear (SO102CL) • Quill.com $9.00 1 $9.00

Post-it? Notes Cube, 2 in x 2 in, Assorted Bright Colors, 400 Sheets/Cube • Quill.com $8.15 1 $8.15

Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Tiger Paw • Teachers' School Supply $6.99 1 $6.99

Tamaki 6 Pack Mesh Pencil Pouch Waterproof Bags Plastic Zipper Pouch A6 Size for Classroom Organization School Office Supplies (Macaroon, A6) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

BIC Ecolutions Wite-Out Brand Correction Tape, 19.8 Feet, 2-Count Pack, Correction Tape Made from 56% Recycled Plastic • Amazon Business $3.49 2 $6.98

Swingline Staples, S.F. 4, Premium Staples for Desktop Staplers, 1/4" Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box (35450) • Amazon Business $3.22 2 $6.44

Scotch Home and Office Scissors, 8 Inches, Straight, Red - Stainless Steel - Middle-High School - Adult - Comfortable - Durable • School Specialty $4.72 1 $4.72

Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Cleaner, Blue (81803) • Quill.com $3.99 1 $3.99

Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Lavender & Shea Butter Scent, 11.25 Fl. Oz. (US07058A) • Quill.com $3.59 1 $3.59

Materials cost			$434.91
Vendor shipping charges			$32.27
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.52
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$503.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$88.89
Total project goal			$592.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$592.59
1 Donor			-$296.30
Donations toward project cost			-$251.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$44.44
match offer			-$296.28
Match offer toward project cost			-$251.84
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$44.44
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.01
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Shine Bright in the Classroom

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.