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Mrs. Montgomery from Riverside, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start the Year Off Strong

Help me give my students necessary supplies for the beginning of the school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Montgomery's classroom raised $464

This project is fully funded

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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

The books are for a fun and engaging first week activities. These will help students learn about each other, build community, set expectations, and teach procedures. The other supplies such as headphones, whiteboard erasers, foam letters and numbers, and Kleenex will help set my students up for success right at the beginning of the year.

Help me start my students off strong this school year!

I would love to provide my students with an amazing first week of school to set them up for success. By giving them these books and supplies will help students feel bonded and safe in our classroom.

Mrs. Montgomery Taft Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Riverside, CA 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RedSkyPower 30 Pack Black Color Kid's Wired On Ear Headphones, Individually Bagged, Disposable Headphones Ideal for Students in Classroom Libraries Schools, Bulk Wholesale • Amazon Business $51.59 1 $51.59
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (8 Color, 2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.71 2 $27.42
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive | 250pk, Black | Small 1/2 Inch Circles | Sticky Back Round Dots for Secure Mounting in Office, School or Home (VEL-30868-AMS) • Amazon Business $12.66 2 $25.32
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
Flutesan 5 Pack Math Sign Magnetic Teacher Tools, Greater Than and Less Than, Plus, Minus, Equal to, Animal Math Magnets for Teacher School Classroom Supplies, Help Kids to Learn and Understand Math • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $17.19 1 $17.19
Chenille Kraft WonderFoam Letters and Numbers • Amazon Business $17.04 1 $17.04
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
I Like Myself! • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
The Recess Queen • Amazon Business $12.36 1 $12.36
The Magical Yet (The Magical Yet, 1) • Amazon Business $12.32 1 $12.32
Peanut Butter & Cupcake • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Our Class is a Family (Our Class is a Family & Our School is a Family) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
All Are Welcome • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Be You! • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
David Goes to School (David Books [Shannon]) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Too Much Glue • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Ten Black Dots • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64

Materials cost

$321.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.98

Sales tax

 $29.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.53

Total project goal

$463.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.51

2 Donors

-$231.76

Donations toward project cost

-$197.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.76

match offer

-$231.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.76

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