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Ms. Brinkley from Norfolk, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off Right

Help me give my students supplies to help them start the new school year off right.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brinkley's classroom raised $291

This project is fully funded

My Project

I would like all of my students to be able to start the school year off right with the appropriate supplies to have a successful year.

To help my students stay organized and not misplace assignments or notes, I would like to provide each student with a plastic folder or binder to keep their classwork, homework, and notes organized.

The folders and binders have 2 pockets, one for incomplete assignments and one for completed and graded work. This will help students determine which assignments need to be finished. I also included highlighters to help students highlight important information in their notes and reading assignments.

Ms. Brinkley Azalea Gardens Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic 2 Pocket Folder for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 144, Assorted Color • Amazon Business $87.33 2 $174.66
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Fluorescent And Pastel Highlighters, Chisel Tip Highlighter Markers Set, Teacher And Office Supplies, School Supplies, Assorted Color, Value Pack, 36 Count • Amazon Business $13.03 3 $39.09

Materials cost

$213.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.58

Total project goal

$290.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$290.54

1 Donor

-$246.96

Donations toward project cost

-$246.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.58

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$0.00

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