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Ms. Jordan from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stem Strong: Building Bright Minds With the Basics

Help me give my students basic and essential items to start the school year off strong!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jordan's classroom raised $856

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a first-year STEM teacher, I want to build a welcoming and organized classroom where students can focus on learning and discovery. To make that possible, we need the basics: cleaning supplies to keep our space safe, snacks to keep students energized, organizers to reduce clutter, and simple tools like writing utensils and other essentials.

These items may seem small, but they make a huge difference in creating a classroom environment where every child feels prepared, cared for, and ready to learn.

Your support will help me give my students the strong foundation they deserve.

A clean, organized classroom with the right tools allows students to focus on what matters most; learning. By providing cleaning supplies, my students will have a safe space to explore and create. With snacks, they’ll have the energy to stay engaged during hands-on STEM lessons. Organizers will reduce clutter, helping them easily find the materials they need, and writing utensils with supporting supplies will ensure every child is ready to participate.

These resources may seem simple, but they remove barriers that can distract from learning. With your support, my students will have the foundation to collaborate, problem-solve, and see themselves as future scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Project tagged as

Washington, DC
Grades 3-5
Engineering & Technology
Science
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Jordan Ketcham 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Swiffer WetJet Mopping Kit, Purple - Wood • School Specialty $67.87 1 $67.87

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack Fresh and Crisp Lemon Scents 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $16.09 4 $64.36

Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00

X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (1670) • Staples $44.99 1 $44.99

Sparkle Pick-A-Size Paper Towels, 24 Double Rolls = 48 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value Paper Towel with Full and Half Sheets • Amazon Business $31.58 1 $31.58

TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $29.99 1 $29.99

EOENVIVS Storage Bins with Lids 6 Pack, Plastic Storage Bins with Bamboo Lids for Pantry Organization and Storage Containers for Shelves Drawers Desktop Closet Playroom Classroom Office Home, Black • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Kars Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Gluten-Free Trail Mix, 1.25 oz., 24/Box (8037) • Quill.com $13.85 2 $27.70

LEKETREE Desk Organizers and Accessories, 5-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer with File Holder, Desktop Organizer for Office Supplies (Black) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Fashion Colors 36 Count for Classroom Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Almond Granola Bar 1.2 oz. 36 Bars/Box (GEM12977) • Staples $23.79 1 $23.79

Black Round Rug 4Ft for Bedroom, Fluffy Circle Area Rugs for Living Room Decor Aesthetic, Shaggy Furry Circular Floor Carpet for Office Playroom Nursery Classroom, Modern Baby Kids Teen Boys Mens Rug • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 70 Sheet/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Quill.com $18.99 1 $18.99

(8 Pack) Lined Sticky Notes 4x4 Bright Stickies Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads, 8 Colors, Strong Adhesive • Amazon Business $8.96 2 $17.92

Swiffer WetJet Wood Mopping Pad, 20/Pack (76563) • Quill.com $17.09 1 $17.09

Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $14.07 1 $14.07

Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Halloween Treats, Berry, Gluten Free Snack, Family Pack, 40 Ct, 32 oz • Amazon Business $6.81 2 $13.62

S&T INC. 50 Pack Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Bulk Towels for Home, Reusable Microfiber Towels for Cars, Cleaning Rags, Assorted, 11.5 Inches x 11.5 Inches, 50 Count • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack 25.3 oz. 30 Bars/Box (57341) • Staples $12.29 1 $12.29

Swiffer Wetjet Wood Floor Cleaner Solution Refill, 42.2 Oz - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Refill, Lavender Scent, 33 fl oz (651318) • Quill.com $10.59 1 $10.59

Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Berry and Assorted Fruit, Gluten Free Snack, Value Pack, 22 Ct, 17.6 oz • Amazon Business $5.02 2 $10.04

Tatuo Daily Schedule Pocket Chart Classroom Pocket Charts with Reusable Cards and 14 Pockets Farmhouse Classroom Supplies Greenery Schedule Charts for School Office Home Educational Activity(31 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

First Aid Children's Adhesive Bandages: Planets and Stars 100 Per Box • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Neosporin + Maximum-Strength Pain Relief Dual Action Antibiotic Ointment with Bacitracin Zinc, 1 oz • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Neosporin Original First Aid Antibiotic Ointment with Bacitracin Zinc For Infection Protection, Wound Care Treatment & Scar Appearance Minimizer for Minor Cuts, Scrapes and Burns, 1 oz • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48

Febreze Odor-Fighting Heavy Duty Air Freshener, Crisp Clean Scent, 2 count, 8.8 oz. (97806) • Quill.com $7.19 1 $7.19

Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle Lavender and Jasmine 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Staples $7.19 1 $7.19

Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener Spray, Linen & Sky Scent, 8.8 oz., 2/Pack (97799) • Quill.com $6.69 1 $6.69

Lysol Professional Advanced Deep Clean Disinfecting All Purpose Cleaner Degreaser Lemon Breeze Scent 32 oz. (1920000351) • Staples $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost			$642.23
Vendor shipping charges			$6.79
Sales tax			$38.53
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.63
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$727.18
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$128.33
Total project goal			$855.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$855.51
10 Donors			-$502.75
Donations toward project cost			-$427.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$75.41
Matching donations from our partners			-$352.75
Match offers toward project cost			-$299.84
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$52.91
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Stem Strong: Building Bright Minds With the Basics

This project is fully funded

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

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