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Mrs. Modlin from Kinston, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Modlin's classroom raised $580

Starting Strong: Classroom Supplies for a Successful Fourth Grade Year

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies needed to start the school year strong.

Mrs. Modlin Northwest Elementary School

Kinston, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

As a fourth-grade ELA teacher, I have the privilege of welcoming a new group of eager learners each year. My students come in excited, curious, and ready to grow—but many also arrive without the basic supplies they need to feel confident and prepared. By the end of each school year, our classroom supplies are completely worn down or used up. Pencils are tiny, crayons are broken, glue sticks are gone, and notebooks are filled. As I prepare for the upcoming school year, I want to ensure that every single student walks into our classroom on the first day with everything they need to succeed—no stress, no embarrassment, and no barriers to learning.

This project will help replenish essential classroom supplies so that all students start the year equally prepared.

These supplies will allow us to jump right into learning from day one. Having these supplies ready for Orientation Night in August will also help families feel supported and reassured.

In our ELA classroom, supplies are more than just materials—they are tools that build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. When students don’t have to worry about whether they have a pencil or paper, they can focus on what truly matters: learning, growing, and believing in themselves.

Your support will help create a welcoming and prepared environment where every child can start strong and stay focused all year long.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Kinston, NC
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Literature & Writing
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Modlin Northwest Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Assorted Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack, Colors May Vary (63794) • Amazon Business $26.50 4 $106.00

SATINIOR 36 Pcs Privacy Boards for Student Desks Classroom Desk Divider Trifold Table Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders for Students Desk Partition Study Carrel School Teacher 12 Colors, 16 x 12 in • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99

Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144, 7.75x6x2.375 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $58.27 1 $58.27

Marspark 30 Packs Pencil Pouch 3 Ring Binder Pen Pouch Cloth Pencil Pouches Zipper Pen Case Bag with Clear Window for School Office Writing Supplies Gifts(Black) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99

Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Bulk 36 Pack 3-Holes Zipper Pencil Pouches in Assorted Colors, Sturdy and Durable Cloth Pencil Holder with Clear Window for Office School College Supplies (36) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (50 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49

EOOUT 48 Pack Plastic Envelopes Poly Envelopes with Snap Closure, Clear Document File Folders, A4 Letter Size for School Home Work Office Organization, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Jumlys 40 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Mesh Bags with Zippers in 8 Color, Waterproof Zip File Folder Pouch for Organization Storage, Letter Size Zippers Bag for Classroom/Home/Office • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98

Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 24 Count • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98

Scotch 600824S Permanent Glue Stick.28 oz, 24/Pack • Amazon Business $16.42 1 $16.42

Pink Erasers, 80 Count, Latex Free Eraser for Kids, Square Eraser, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost			$417.99
Vendor shipping charges			$5.83
Sales tax			$32.60
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.27
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$492.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$86.95
Total project goal			$579.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$579.64
1 Donor			-$579.64
Donations toward project cost			-$492.69
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$86.95
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Starting Strong: Classroom Supplies for a Successful Fourth Grade Year

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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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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.