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Ms. Zelez from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start to a Successful Year

Help me give my students a solid start to a successful school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Zelez's classroom raised $755

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project will give my students an equal oppurtunity to have a successful school year. This list includes basic materials that will give my students a great start to their first grade year. This list includes pencils, erasers, crayons, prize incetives and more equipment.

My school is located in a low income area and we have less funding than surrounding schools so these materials will really help students beat their odds and get a equitable education.

My goal is to make sure students can come to school and feel welcomed with proper materials and instruction.

Ms. Zelez Mary E Rodman Elementary School 204 Grades PreK-2

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.

Baltimore, MD 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kalour Premium Soft Core Colored Pencils Bulk(240ct) - 12 Vibrant Colors(20 Each) with 12 Sharpeners - Classroom Supplies for Teachers - High Pigment,Ideal for Artists, Students & Professionals • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 800 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Large Crayon Box, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $46.00 1 $46.00
Goefun Lined Sticky Easel pads, Flip Sticky Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Ruled Easel Paper 25x30 inches,30 Sheets per Pad, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Yunsailing 12 Pcs Voice Recording Dog Buttons 30 Seconds Recordable Talking Button Communication Pet Dog Training Speaking Buttons Funny Gift for Study Office Home, 12 Color • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 1 $33.74
Post-it Easel Pad, 20 in x 23 in, White, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pk, Mounts to surfaces with Command Strips included (566) • Amazon Business $31.93 1 $31.93
Candy Ring Pops (40 ct.) • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
Kar's Gluten Free Sweet N' Salty Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $24.22 1 $24.22
Erasers, Shuttle Art 72 Pack Premium Erasers Bulk, White Eraser Classroom Set for Kids Teachers as School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Opawel Party Favors for Kids 4-8-12, 120 Pcs Goodie Bag Stuffers, Pinata Stuffers, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Prize Box, Fidget Toys Bulk, Carnival Prizes and Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Skylety 31 Pieces Mini Finger Toys Set for Boy Girl Includes 6 Finger Skateboards, 4 Bikes, 2 Mini Scooters 4 Swing Board 8 Matched Wheels 7 Tool Accessories Educational Toy Party Favor(Fun) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
CVC Word Building Pocket Chart, EsiPlay Sight Words Flash Cards Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves, Phonics Games Blending Board for Kids Learning Reading and Spelling Education • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Dixon Wedge Pencil Cap Erasers - Pink, Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $7.54 2 $15.08
Crayola Crayons - Colors of the World, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.46 6 $14.76
127 Pcs Pop Party Favors for Kids 4-8-12, Premium Pop Fidget Toys, Treasure Box Toys, Goodie Bag Fillers, Pinata Stuffers, Treasure Chest, Carnival Prizes, Prize Box Toys for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
Speedy Panther 36 Pack Party Favor Car Toys Pull Back Race Car, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Mini Toy Cars, Carnival Prizes Goodie Bag Stuffers Pinata Fillers for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
YAMIOW 160pcs Cute Positive Words Stickers for Kids Teens Adults, VSCO Trendy Stickers for Girls, Inspirational Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Scrapbooking, Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Pack • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
800PCS Punny Teacher Sticker for Student, D-FantiX Motivational Reward Stickers for Kids Classroom, Must Have Essentials for Teachers Elementary, Positive Encouragement Stickers Home School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
STICKER SKIN 102pcs Superhero Stickers for Water Bottles Waterproof Stickers for Laptop Car Cup Computer Guitar Skateboard Luggage Bike Bumper • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
80pcs Waterproof Nature Dinosaur Stickers for Laptop Water Bottle Scrapbook Sticker Pack • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$559.08

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$33.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$640.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.11

Total project goal

$754.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$754.07

7 Donors

-$687.15

Donations toward project cost

-$587.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.32

match offer

-$62.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$53.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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