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Mrs. Thomas from New Orleans LA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Essentials: Empowering Success in the New Academic Year

Help me give my students essentials needed for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

  • 2 donors
  • $167 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

By providing sheets for the bulletin board, push pins, pens, and letter staples, you're directly equipping students with the tools they need to excel in their academic journey.

These seemingly small items are pivotal in creating an environment conducive to learning, collaboration, and creativity.

The sheets for the bulletin board serve as a canvas for students to showcase their work, ideas, and achievements. Whether it's displaying their latest project or sharing important announcements, the bulletin board becomes a focal point of inspiration and information for the entire school community.

Push pins enable students to effortlessly pin up their work, allowing for easy sharing and presentation. This encourages them to take pride in their accomplishments and share their ideas with peers and teachers alike.

Pens are an indispensable tool for note-taking, brainstorming, and expressing thoughts on paper. With access to quality writing instruments, students can effectively communicate their ideas, engage in critical thinking, and hone their writing skills.

Letters and staples provide the means to organize and collate important documents, ensuring that students can keep track of assignments, handouts, and other materials essential for their studies. This fosters a sense of responsibility and organization among students, setting them up for success in managing their academic workload.

These supplies may seem mundane, but they are the building blocks of a productive and empowered learning environment. Your support in providing these essentials directly contributes to my students' academic success and development.

Mrs. Thomas
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
502 Ink Bottle, Compatible Replacement for Epson 502, T502 Ink Refill for ET-2760 ET-2800 ET-2750 ET-3750 ET-4760 ET-4750 ET-3760 ET-3710 ET-15000 ET-2700 ET-2803 EcoTank Printer, 5-Pack • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Elegant Comfort Premium Hotel Quality 1-Piece Flat Sheet, Luxury and Softest 1500 Premium Hotel Quality Microfiber Bedding Flat Sheet, Wrinkle-Free, Stain-Resistant, Twin/Twin XL, Black • Amazon Business $8.39 2 $16.78
Woanger Set of 3 Leopard Beaded Lanyards for ID Badges and Keys for Women Teacher Cute Breakaway Lanyard with Keychain Holders Set(Cool Leopard) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Qyeahkj 260Pcs Glitter Gold Bulletin Board Letters for Classroom 4” Letter Combo Pack Set Numbers Alphabet Poster Board with Adhesive Dots Punctuation Symbol Cutout for Chalkboard Classroom Wall Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Summerbrite Picture Hanging Strips,Picture Hanger Kit, Removable Damage Free,Picture Hanging Hooks,White Medium(40Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SHARPIE S-Gel, Gel Pens, Bold Point (1.0mm), Blue Ink Gel Pen, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.12 1 $9.12
Mecpar 15.7" x 118" Matte White Wallpaper White Contact Paper White Peel and Stick Wallpaper Self-Adhesive Removable Wallpaper Thicken Waterproof Wallpaper for Kitchen Countertop Cabinet Wardrobe • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, Black Two-Tone, 1 Dispenser/Pack (C60-BK) • Amazon Business $4.75 1 $4.75
Swingline Staples, S.F. 4, Premium Staples for Desktop Staplers, 1/4" Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box (35450) • Amazon Business $2.65 1 $2.65
Staples Push Pins Clear 100/Pack (10540-CC) • Staples $2.24 1 $2.24

Materials cost

$100.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.94

Total project goal

$166.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $166.28

1 Donor

-$110.85

Donations toward project cost

-$94.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.62

match offer

-$55.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$47.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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