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Ms. Gigi from Dallas, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stocking Up for a Strong Start

Help me give my students the essential school supplies they need to start the year strong and confident.

$488 goal

This project expired on November 9, 2025.

Ms. Gigi Mitchell Elementary School

Dallas, TX Grades PreK-2

Celebrating 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

Help give my students the essential school supplies they need to start the year strong and confident. This project will provide items like pencils, crayons, glue sticks, dry erase markers, folders, and other everyday materials that are crucial to our classroom routines. With your help, I can make sure that every student—regardless of their background—comes to school with the tools they need to learn, create, and thrive.

Having the right supplies builds more than just academic skills—it builds equity, independence, and pride.

Instead of worrying about whether they have the right materials, my students can focus on engaging in hands-on learning, collaborating with classmates, and developing a love for school. Your donation will make a lasting impact on our classroom and set my young learners up for success from the very first day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted

Project tagged as

Dallas, TX
Grades PreK-2
English Language Learning
Literacy
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Gigi Mitchell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Dallas, TX View local requests

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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Jumbo Crayons Bulk, 6 Sets of 16 Large Crayons for Toddlers & Kids, School Supplies, Gifts [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $39.55 2 $79.10

Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Wood-Cased Pencils, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 36 Count • Amazon Business $28.12 2 $56.24

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 1 $31.27

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94

Avery TrueBlock Laser Shipping Labels 3-1/3 x 4 White 600 Labels/Box (5164) • Staples $25.76 1 $25.76

Better Office Products Green Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Green • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74

LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 96 Pack Fine Point Tip Black Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for Back to School, Office, Home, Work On White board & Calendar, Refrigerator. • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89

Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray + Odor Eliminator for Home & Office, Sanitizing Air Spray, White Linen Scent, 10 oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $18.87 1 $18.87

Kisston 10 Pcs Magnetic Sentence Strips 24 x 3 Inch Reusable Dry Erase Sentence Strips with Ruled Lines Magnets for Whiteboard Teacher Classroom Student School Gift, White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Phomemo D30 Bluetooth Label Printer - Monochrome, Portable, Rechargeable, Compatible with iOS & Android • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Voice Recording Button, Dog Buttons for Communication Pet Training Buzzer, 30 Second Record & Playback, Funny Gift for Study Office Home 4 Packs • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Umriox Pencil Pouches Bulk, 9.2 x 4.7 in (Black, 36 Packs), Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Case, Small Zipper Pouches for Bill Stationary Cosmetics Travel Storage • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59

Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (A-48PCS-8Color) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29

EEOYU Magnetic Label Holders with Magnets, Data Card Holders with Clear Plastic Protectors, Set of 30 (1 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Amazon Basics Sheet Protector, Non-Glare, 100-Pack, 8.5 x 11, Clear • Amazon Business $6.82 1 $6.82

Materials cost			$378.46
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.68
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$414.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$73.08
Total project goal			$487.22

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This teacher needs your help!

Stocking Up for a Strong Start

This project expired on November 9, 2025.

This project expired on November 9, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

Project Activity

Project Activity

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.