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Mr. Sims from Lancaster, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer 2024

Help me give my students items for summer school 2024 to catch up on learning goals.

  • $3,399 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

Summer is the perfect time for students to catch up or gain new skills.

Our summer learning program is important because it allows students to continue learning and prevents the "summer slide," which is the loss of academic skills and knowledge during the summer break.

Our summer learning programs support accelerated learning and encourage positive youth development.

Our summer program will be a critical intervention for students with learning gaps. It will prevent students from dropping out of school, because they are catching up on their learning deficits.

We need basic school supplies to teach our kids this summer. We need pencils, drinks, notebooks, bags, Kleenex, highlighters, pencil sharpeners and much more to support learning this summer.

Mr. Sims A.R. Rucker Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lancaster, SC View local requests

Nearly all 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
S & E TEACHER'S EDITION 220Pcs Wood-cased pencils, Pre-sharpened pencils No. 2, Pencils Sharpened with eraser top, 2 HB pencil, Come with The Wooden Box 220/Box. • Amazon Business $26.79 12 $321.48
Four Candies Cute Mechanical Pencil Set, 6PCS Pastel Pencils 0.5mm & 0.7mm with 360PCS HB Pencil Leads, 3PCS Erasers and 9PCS Eraser Refills, Aesthetic Mechanical Pencils for Girls Writing • Amazon Business $7.99 25 $199.75
Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Wireless Water-Resistant Speaker with 360° Sound, Black • Amazon Business $159.00 1 $159.00
Gatorade Original Thirst Quencher 3-Flavor Frost Variety Pack, 20 Fl Ounce - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $19.31 6 $115.86
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power,Energy Boost Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable • Amazon Business $17.61 6 $105.66
feela 24 Pack Journal Notebook Bulk for Work, Business Notebook Hardcover Lined Writing Journal with Pen Holder for Students Women Note Taking, with 24 Black Pens, 120 GSM, 5.1”x8.3”, A5, Solid Colors • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
feela 24 Pack Journal Notebook Bulk for Work, Business Notebook Hardcover Lined Writing Journal with Pen Holder for Men Women Note Taking, with 24 Black Pens, 120 GSM, 5.1”x8.3”, A5, Purple • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
【80pack】Binder Clips, Limque Paper Clips,Paper Clamps with Colored Cute Hollow Smiling Face,80 Pcs Assorted Size Clips, for Office,Teacher Gifts and Kitchen • Amazon Business $15.99 6 $95.94
SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17-Inch Laptop Backpack, Black • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Swissdigital Design TERABYTE TSA Business Laptop Backpack For Men,Travel Backpack With USB Charging Port,College Tech Backpacks With RFID Pockets Gifts For Men Fits 15.6 Inch Computer • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Klein Tools 5539LNAT Zipper Bag, Large 16-Inch Canvas Tool Pouch for Tool Storage with Brass Zipper, and Grommet for Hanging, Natural • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
SwissGear 1900 Travel Duffle Bag, Black/Red, 22-Inch • Amazon Business $72.78 1 $72.78
Kleenex® Professional Facial Tissue Cube for Business (21270), Upright Face Tissue Box, 90 Tissues/Box, 36 Boxes/Case, 3,240 Tissues/Case • Amazon Business $66.69 1 $66.69
Post-it Notes, 4x6 in, 5 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Beachside Café Collection, Pastel Colors, Recyclable (660-5PK-AST) • Amazon Business $10.70 6 $64.20
Propel, Kiwi Strawberry, Zero Calorie Water Beverage with Electrolytes & Vitamins C&E, 24 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $12.75 5 $63.75
Klein Tools 5156 Canvas Tool Bag, 19-Inch • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Klein Tools 5139 Zipper Bag, Canvas Tool Pouch to 12.5 x 7 x 0.7 -Inch with Heavy Duty Brass Zipper Close, Natural • Amazon Business $9.42 6 $56.52
Klein Tools 5539NAT Zipper Bag, Canvas Tool Pouch is 10-Inch Consumables Bag for Storing Parts, Brass Grommet for Easy Hanging, Natural • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
Propel, Kiwi Strawberry, 1 Liter (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $10.98 5 $54.90
Pop Up Sticky Notes 3x3, 6 Color Bright Colorful Sticky Pad, 6 Pads/Pack, 100 Sheets/Pad, Self-Sticky Note Pads (Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Purple, Rose) • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More, Alpine, 40 oz • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More, Black , 40 oz • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More, Plum, 40oz • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More, Azure, 40oz • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
SHARPIE Liquid Highlighter, Chisel Tip Highlighters, Assorted Colors, 10 Count • Amazon Business $10.63 4 $42.52
Klein Tools 5139L Zipper Bag, Top-Grain Leather Tool Pouch with Strong Zipper Close, 12-1/2-Inch, Brown • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Chargeable Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Adjustable Art Sharpeners, Powered Auto-Stop Pencil Sharpener for Teacher Use, Portable Office, School, Home, Classroom Product Supplies 8028 (Black) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Telescoping Magnetic Pickup Tool Set - Heronest 2024 Top Gifts for Men, Extendable Magnetic Flashlight, Inspection Mirror, Birthday Gift Cool Gadgets for Men Dad Him Husband Father Mechanic • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Propel, Kiwi Strawberry, Zero Calorie Sports Drinking Water with Electrolytes and Vitamins C&E, 16.9 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.87 4 $35.48
Brite Bee Sharpenator Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $32.97 1 $32.97
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best for School • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Extra Strong Magnetic Binder Clips - Set of 3 Large Silver Clips for Fridge, Office, and Home Use • Amazon Business $12.94 2 $25.88
TANMIT Glitter Gel Pens, 160 Pack Glitter Pen with Case for Adults Coloring Books, Artist Colored Gel Markers with 40% More Ink for Drawing Scraobooking Writing Doodling • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Wireless Charger [2 Pack],15W Fast Wireless Charging Stand,Wireless Charger Compatible with iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro Max/14/13/12 /11Pro Max/XR/XS/X/8 Plus,Galaxy S23/S22/S21/S20 Note 20/10,Google,etc • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LTGEM EVA Hard Case for Bose SoundLink Revolve or Revolve (Series II) Bluetooth Speaker with Mesh Pocket-Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Charging Cradle Charger for Bose Soundlink Revolve, Charging Cradle for Bose Soundlink Revolve/Soundlink Revolve+ (Series II) Revolve Plus/Plus 2 Speaker Charging Dock Replacement Charger Base • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Soucolor 60 Colored Gel Pens for Adult Coloring Books, Deluxe 120 Pack- 60 Refills and Travel Case, with 40% More Ink Markers Set for Drawing Journaling Scrapbooking Art Kit Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
AUSTARK 24Pcs Pencil Sharpener Manual, Small Dual Hole Pencil Sharpeners Bulk for School Office Home, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Anker 313 Wireless Charger (Stand), Qi-Certified for iPhone 15/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14/14 Pro Max, 10W Fast-Charging Galaxy S20, S10 (No AC Adapter) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Assorted Bright Colors, 3x3 in, 15 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad, 2x the Sticking Power, Recyclable, Multi-color • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Wood-Cased Pencils, 2 HB Soft, With Erasers, Yellow, 4 Count • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$2,614.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.81

Sales tax

 $184.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$39.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,889.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$509.84

Total project goal

$3,398.96

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