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Mrs. Merrill from Sidney KY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Out Right

Help me give my students the supplies they need to start the next school year off right.

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We are a small rural school and since funding is based on student population sometimes our budget for the essentials is pretty tight. We need some privacy dividers so that the students can work undisturbed, especially during assessments. We also need earbuds and highlighters to use daily with our instruction.

Students deserve to have the basics and to be able to achieve academic success to ensure bright futures for all of them.

Having these supplies will really help out. Many of my students come from low income homes and any help we receive makes a difference.

Mrs. Merrill
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Shields for Student Desks Test Desktop Dividers Large Privacy Folders Classroom Testing Shields 12 x 54 Inch Trifold Standard Privacy Dividers Shield for School Office (Cardboard) • Amazon Business $60.99 1 $60.99
Konohan 60 Pack Earbuds Bulk Kids Headphones Earphones 6 Colors Ear Buds Bulk with Wire Individually Bagged for Students for Classroom School • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96

Materials cost

$119.74

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.74

Total project goal

$178.28

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Total project goal

 $178.28

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 $178.28

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