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Ms. Hairston from Winston Salem, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soaring to Fourth Grade!

Help me give my students 22 sets of headphones to help them focus on their work and block out all distractions!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hairston's classroom raised $812

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

I am a second year teacher who is extremely excited to welcome my students to the new school year! As I enter my second year, these are the materials I have learned that students will need in order to have a successful year. I am seeking your support to provide my students with the best possible start. Within my first year of teaching, I noticed that some of our scholars were not able to get the essential items that were needed in order to start off the school year strong which is why I would love to make it easier on them!

Ms. Hairston Mineral Springs Elementary School 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winston Salem, NC View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Koss KPH7 Headphones Black (KSSKPH7) • Staples $5.69 22 $125.18
Xerox� Vitality� 8.5" x 11" 3-Hole Punch Multipurpose Printer Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 10 Reams/Carton (3R2641) • Quill.com $92.99 1 $92.99
HP DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer (26K67A) • Staples $83.19 1 $83.19
REUSABLE DRY ERASE POCKETS 10 SET • Teachers' School Supply $20.39 2 $40.78
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened Pencils (12 per pack / 16 packs per case) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $19.40 2 $38.80
Felt Erasers - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 2 $35.92
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with Chisel Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $30.00 1 $30.00
Elmer's School Washable School Glue 4 oz. White (E304) • Staples $1.23 22 $27.06
Staples Power Extreme Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (21834) • Staples $25.64 1 $25.64
Teacher Created Resources What is Your Mindset? Bulletin Board Display Set (TCR8882) • Staples $13.28 1 $13.28
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 12/Pack (80699) • Staples $12.91 1 $12.91
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink Dozen (74423) • Staples $11.69 1 $11.69
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $8.15 1 $8.15

Materials cost

$585.59

Vendor shipping charges

$19.44

Sales tax

$45.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$689.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.67

Total project goal

$811.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$811.16

1 Donor

-$811.16

Donations toward project cost

-$689.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$121.67

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$0.00

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