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Ms. Utley from Fayetteville, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start Fresh

Help me give my students a fresh start to a new school year!

  • $753 goal

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

My Project

Fresh start means we will begin the new school year in the right direction. Starting the year out with necessary items is key to making sure the year will go smoothly. All items will help us to stay safe and ready for learning.

Having these essentials will ensure a fresh start to our beginning.

Pencils, colored pencils, glue, folders, tissue, cleaning supplies, etc. will help to make our beginning a fresh start to a new school year.

Our main goal is to not have any excuses for not being able to complete our assignments. Having the fresh start items will make our beginning a good foundation for our new school year.

Ms. Utley Douglas Byrd Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fayetteville, 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 120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford 2 Pocket Folders w/Prongs, Mega Box of 125, Textured Paper Folders, Asst Colors (Light Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red), Letter Size (57716) • Amazon Business $51.32 2 $102.64
Folders, Folders with Pockets, 2 Pocket Folders, Folders with Pockets Bulk, Holds 100 Sheets (50 per Pocket), Assorted Colors, Office Or School (100) • Amazon Business $48.99 2 $97.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Jumbo Glue Sticks 0.77 oz. White 30/Pack (E599) • Staples $26.70 2 $53.40
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle • School Specialty $12.67 4 $50.68
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Classpack© of 240 • Nasco $38.36 1 $38.36
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 2 $34.96
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
SMELHA Highlighters, 150 Pack Fashionable and Bright Assorted Colors Highlighters, 6 Colors Highlighters Bulk, Chisel Tip, Quick Dry Highlighter, Suitable for Offices, Schools, Home … … • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Golf Pencils with Eraser - Golf, Classroom, Pew, Short, Mini, Half - Hexagon, Sharpened, #2 Pencil, Color - Assorted Neons, Pkg of 36 Pocket Pencils™ • Amazon Business $8.95 2 $17.90
Post-it Pop Up Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 in., 12 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Poptimistic Collection • Quill.com $16.31 1 $16.31
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 1 Count, 12.5 fl oz each, Packaging may vary • Amazon Business $4.97 2 $9.94
6 Pads Lined Sticky Notes Post,4x6 Inches,Super Stick it ,Bright Color ,45 Sheets/Pads, Self-Adhesive memo for School , Office & Home, Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle Lavender and Jasmine 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Staples $5.14 1 $5.14

Materials cost

$534.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.67

Sales tax

 $41.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$639.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.87

Total project goal

$752.47

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