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Mrs. Ringler from Norfolk, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ringler's classroom raised $260

Sound Minds & Full Bellies: Tools for Focused Learning

Help me give my students the resources they need to thrive—headphones for individualized learning, snacks for energy, mini clocks for learning to tell time, and toner for essential classroom materials.

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Mrs. Ringler Jacox Elementary School
Norfolk, VA Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students come to school each day ready to learn, but many need a few essential resources to stay focused, comfortable, and successful. This project will provide headphones for individualized learning, allowing students to fully engage with digital lessons without distractions. Mini clocks will help them build skills needed to tell time and stay on track throughout the day.

In addition, snacks will ensure that hunger doesn’t get in the way of learning—because a well-fed student is a focused student.

Finally, toner will allow us to continue printing the materials students rely on daily, from assignments to helpful resources.

With these simple yet impactful tools, my classroom will become a more supportive, organized, and effective learning environment where every student has what they need to thrive. Your support helps remove barriers and creates opportunities for success every single day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Ringler Jacox Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Norfolk, VA 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones with Stereo, Earbuds for Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet(Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $50.29 1 $50.29
Lenwen 26 Pcs Classroom Clock Kit 24 Hours Learn to Tell Time Teaching Clock Toy for Kids Teaching Time Resources for Kids Learning Teacher Classroom Supplies (Yellow) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $7.49 5 $37.45
Valuetoner Compatible 80X Toner Cartridge Replacement for HP 80X CF280X 80A CF280A Toner Cartridge High Yield for HP LaserJet Pro M400 401a 401d 401n 401dn M401dw 425dn 425dw Series Printer (2 Black) • Amazon Business $32.47 1 $32.47
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Neon Colors, Set of 5, Blue - Glass - Durable • School Specialty $13.12 1 $13.12
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
3 Pcs Telescopic Teachers Pointer, Extendable Hand Pointer Finger Pointer Stick, Mini Retractable Classroom Pointer for Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher, Classroom Supplies (Black Pink Blue) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$186.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.31

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.90

Total project goal

$259.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.36

1 Donor

-$259.36

Donations toward project cost

-$220.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.90

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