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Ms. Volo from Meriden, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting 25-26 Right

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

  • $401 goal

This project expired on December 3, 2025.

This project expired on December 3, 2025.

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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

This project contains items I need to hit the ground running this school year! It calls for some of the most bare bones items that all teachers need to show their students that they are there to support and help them!

It has all of the essentials I need to make sure students can start off their new school year on the right foot!

This project contains new pencils, markers, and other tools needed for those basic necessities every teacher needs to get started! It also contains some items that will help make my room feel a little cozier like lights and games!

Ms. Volo Orville H Platt High School Grades 9-12

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.

Meriden, CT 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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Christmas Lights 100 Count Mini Clear Lights 32ft White Wire Christmas Tree String Lights Set for Outdoor Indoor Christmas Decorations Wedding Decorations Valentines Day Decor,UL Certified (32feet) • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Fashion Colors 36 Count for Classroom Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, Wide Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Sheets, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, Wide Ruled for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White • Amazon Business $21.77 1 $21.77
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens Medium Point Assorted Colors Capped 20 Count • Staples $18.33 1 $18.33
Mattel Phase 10 Card Game with Skip-Bo Card Game • Amazon Business $16.63 1 $16.63
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
X-ACTO Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener Black/Silver (19501/19501X) • Amazon Business $12.71 1 $12.71
Youngever 6 Pack Multi-Color Laminated Dry Erase Incentive Chart with 120 Reward Star Stickers for Chore Responsibility, School Attendance, Homework Progress Tracking Chart (17 Inch x 22 Inch) • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Command Poster Strips, 64 Command Strips Damage Free Hanging Poster Hangers, No Tools Great for Home, Room, Wall, and Office Decor, White Adhesive • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
Ddaowanx Whiteboard Eraser - Magnetic Dry Erase, Glass Board Eraser, School and Office Supplies, Pack of 2 (Purple) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.42 1 $9.42
2025-2026 Teacher Planner - Lesson Planner 2025-2026 from Jul 2025 - Jun 2026, 8.5'' x 11'', Lesson Plan Book, Weekly & Monthly Calendarr with Quotes • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48

Materials cost

$295.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.04

Total project goal

$400.26

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