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Ms. Hanly from Charlotte, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the Year Off Right!

My students need classroom supplies because many cannot afford their own.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hanly's classroom raised $507

This project is fully funded

My Students

At my school we have students from all over the economic and cultural spectrum. One thing that they all have in common, though, is how much they love our school. The combination of our dedicated staff, our various STEAM programs, and the opportunities provided by our magnet program, attracts students from all over the district, and we love each and every one of them.

For the past year, I have been assigned to teach ESL, which includes a particularly vulnerable group of students.

Despite their disadvantages, though, I have never met a more motivated group of kids. They come in each day eager to learn about not only the English language and American culture, but everything else that the American dream promises them.

I am in awe every day as these children who have overcome so much work hard to continue to learn and to grow. The purpose of this project is to make sure that a lack of supplies does not serve as yet another obstacle to their short and long-term success.

My Project

Many of my students cannot afford the basic essentials that they need in order to be successful in class. As teachers we do our best to make sure that our classrooms fully-stocked dens of creativity and learning, but on our salaries we can only do so much to supplement our classes and make them the best learning spaces possible.

Our school has expanded immensely over the past few years, and now all of our ESL students are receive ELA instruction in trailers outside of the building.

The Gorilla tape is the strongest material we have to ensure that the posters and necessary learning materials we use stick to the walls for maximum student benefit. The cork board will be used to display student work.

The hanging folders will be used to personalize learning and maintain student accountability. Students will walk in each day and grab their folder, which will at times have content that is specific to them. This way, students can receive the differentiated instruction that they need without exposing their learning progress to the other students in the class.

The wall map will encourage cultural dialogue by allowing students to identify their countries of origin and show pride in their roots.

The chalkboards will be used for progress monitoring, where students can communicate with the teacher without drawing excessive attention to their needs.

All other supplies are basics that the students need to be successful in the classroom on a daily basis.

Ms. Hanly McClintock 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.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

30 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gorilla 6055016 6055001-2 Double-Sided Heavy Duty Mounting Tape (2 Pack), 1" x 60", Black • Amazon Business $12.78 4 $51.12
36 x 48 inch Cork Board – Aluminum Framed Large Corkboard Bulletin Board for Home, Office or Dorm • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 4 $49.96
Crayola Bulk Markers and Crayons, 256 Count Classpack • Amazon Business $49.33 1 $49.33
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $15.69 3 $47.07
Keri & Joachim 30 Pocket Hanging File Folder Storage Vertical Wall Chart Organizer Comes with 30 Two-Toned Coloured File Folders Letter Size ⅓ Cut and 6 Heavy Duty Picture Hooks • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Sargent Art 66-2021 144 Assorted Colors Dustless Chalk Sticks • Amazon Business $13.34 2 $26.68
30x48 World Wall Map by Smithsonian Journeys - Blue Ocean Edition (30x48 Laminated) • Amazon Business $24.90 1 $24.90
Korlon 15 Pack Mini Chalkboards Signs with Easel Stand, Wood Rectangle Small Chalkboard Signs Place Cards for Weddings, Parties, Table Numbers, Food Signs and Special Event Decoration • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Expo 81045 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
AmazonBasics Hanging File Folders - Letter Size (25 Pack) - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$366.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.01

Total project goal

$506.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$506.72

9 Donors

-$429.00

Donations toward project cost

-$385.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.50

match offer

-$53.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$45.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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