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Ms. Schoensee from Eastpointe, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off Strong!

Help me give my students materials to start next school year off strong!

  • $171 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

My Project

Students need materials to start the year off right because having the right supplies helps them stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn from day one. It sets a positive tone, supports effective learning, and builds confidence in the classroom.

Help my students start the year off strong!

The calendars will help everyone, including myself, stay on pace with events and curriculum. The projector will allow for more engaging anchor charts. And the hot glue sticks will allow for classroom materials to be hung around the room for student use.

Ms. Schoensee Forest Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Eastpointe, MI 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

380 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Artograph EZ Tracer Projector • Blick Art Materials $50.91 1 $50.91
AdTech 220-345-5 Hot Glue, 4 Inch Mini Size, Clear, 550 Sticks, Count • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
2025-2026 Blue Sky Enterprise 8.5" x 11" Academic Year Weekly & Monthly Planner, Plastic Cover, Black (130609-A26) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Saiwiimody Desk Calendar 2024-2025 with Plastic Cover Jan. 2024-July. 2025 18 Months desktop Calendar Thick Paper with Clear Corner Protectors for Home School Office, includes Stickers, Colorful • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Materials cost

$103.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.60

Total project goal

$170.67

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