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Ms. Valmyr from Miami, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soaring High

Help me give my students essentials to support my students’ learning. Your contribution—big or small—helps provide supplies, technology, and enrichment tools that keep my scholars engaged and successful. Thank you for supporting our classroom community!

  • $467 goal

This project expired on May 11, 2026.

This project expired on May 11, 2026.

My Project

I am reaching out with heartfelt gratitude and a hopeful request. We are in need of classroom supplies; the supplies will support hands-on, engaging learning experiences for classroom students. These materials will allow our students to sketch ideas, organize their work, revise using feedback, and present projects confidently. Supplies such as papers, markers, laminating tools, and organizers in presentation materials help bring lessons in history, STEM, and critical thinking to life. With your support students collaborate, solve problems, and build essential academic and real-world skills in an inclusive classroom environment.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

130 students impacted
Ms. Valmyr Charles R Drew K-8 Center Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Miami, FL 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

130 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $46.99 1 $46.99
Bostitch Impulse 30 Electric Stapler, 30 Sheet Capacity, Black (2210) • Quill.com $32.17 1 $32.17
Giant Magnetic Graph & Array Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
OFFICENTER 10 Bottles 522 Ink Refill Bottles for Ecotank ET-2800 ET-2720 ET-2803 ET-4700 ET-4800 ET-4810 ET-2400 ET-2840 Printer (Not Sublimation Ink) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kisston 6 Pcs Back to School Teachers Gift Wooden Pencil Shape Holder Organizer New School Year Gift with Letter Stencils Markers Name DIY Pencil Organizer for Teachers Office Desk Birthday Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Yexiya 400 Sheets Colored Construction Paper for Kids, A4 Size Craft Paper Bulk for Back to School, Assorted Colors Arts and Crafts Supplies for School Classroom DIY Projects, 8.3 x 11.9 Inches • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
Outus 120 Pcs Scented Pencils Graphite HB Pencils with Erasers Colorful Fruity Wood Fun Pen for Kids Students Teachers Office Classroom Reward Supplies Party Favors Christmas Stocking Fillers • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
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 $19.97 1 $19.97
Pyle Portable Battery Operated Megaphone - Mega Horn Loudspeaker with Built-in Siren and Dynamic Microphone - Ideal for Cheering at Football Games, Mini Bullhorn for Kids and Adults,Navy Blue • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Zonon 6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School and Office(Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 8/Pack (1927524) • Staples $11.79 1 $11.79
Staples Poster Board, 22" x 28" White, 10/Pack (28126) • Quill.com $8.27 1 $8.27

Materials cost

$361.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$396.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.96

Total project goal

$466.39

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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