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Mrs. Sheary from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the Year on a Level Playing Field

Help me give my students basic school supplies like pencils punches, crayons, and notebooks needed to start the school year on the right foot! This way, no one feels left out.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sheary's classroom raised $500

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The beginning of a new school year can bring a lot of joy to some students, but to others, it can be a little daunting. Our school mainly consists of students from lower-income households. Buying so many school supplies to start the school year can really add up fast for a family that is trying to make ends meet. Students might feel self-conscious when they see others with all brand-new supplies.

Let us help every child start the year with everything they need!

With this project, every child will have the supplies they need for second grade. From composition notebooks to pencil pouches full of writing and drawing tools.

This year, I will have two second-grade classes, so I am asking for enough supplies for each student. Some students are new to the country, some students are students with special needs. Everyone deserves to have an opportunity to have what they need to help them learn.

Mrs. Sheary Kensington Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shemira 3 Ring Pencil Pouch Bulk, 30 Pack Pencil Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 3 Holes Cloth Zippered Pouches for Storing Office Supplies, Clear Pencil Pouch Case, 6 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.38 50 $69.00
Handepo 100 Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks 60 Pages Ruled Lined Journals Notebooks Soft Cover Kraft Composition Notepad Travel Diary Journals Memo for Girls, Students, Office, School Supplies (Kraft Color) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Two Pocket Folder, HERKKA 100 Pack 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Business Card Slots Letter Size Paper Folders Designed for Office and Classroom Use, Assorted 5 Colors • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Saxhorn Kids Scissors 5"(School Teacher Bulk Classroom Pack, 5 Inch)- Soft Touch Pointed School Student Scissors, Blunt, Assorted Colors(48) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
White Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size Latex & Smudge Free for Art Classrooms, Drawing, Teachers, Homeschool, and More! • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Maped Triangular No. 2 Pencils - Pkg of 144 • Blick Art Materials $21.35 1 $21.35
Elmer's School WashableRemovable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 2 $20.52
Dabo&Shobo Yellow highlighter, 60 Pack -bright color, chisel tip, for Adults Kids Highlighting in the Home School Office … • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
60 Pack Wooden Ruler 12 Inch Rulers Bulk Wood Measuring Ruler Office Ruler 2 Scale • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$378.65

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.87

Total project goal

$499.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$499.15

4 Donors

-$249.57

Donations toward project cost

-$212.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.43

match offer

-$249.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.44

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$0.00

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