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Mrs. Zimmerman from New Britain, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies are running low, but learning is full speed ahead!

Help me give my students notebooks, pencil sharpener, and other updated school supplies for the rest of our school year!

  • $304 goal

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My Students

I teach in an urban school district were most of my students come from low income families. Unfortunately, many people put stereotypes on the students. But I have learned that there is no greater joy than being a teacher here.

This is my seventh year teaching and I have learned that my students have such great potential.

I believe that my students deserve the absolute best education possible, no matter where they live, and my goal is to give it to them. These students come to me eager to learn and wanting to know more. While the curriculum may be tough, I know they are always ready for the challenge.

My Project

Now that we are back to in school learning, we use our school materials daily. These range from a pencil sharpener, markers, pencils, white boards, sticky notes and notebooks. While learning with technology is still part of our day, hands-on learning is one of the most important ways to learn.

The supplies are getting low, but the learning isn't done!

Every year it seems that our supplies during the year get used very quickly, but most years our students are able to bring in their own. However, it turns out this year seems to be a challenge for some families. My hope is that we can make sure our students are successful by having all their materials here at school if they need them.

Mrs. Zimmerman
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", Wide Ruled, 80 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 48/Carton (20702CT) • Staples $55.99 1 $55.99
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1670) • Staples $51.99 1 $51.99
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 36/Pack (1921061) • Staples $27.38 1 $27.38
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Black Ink, 36/Box (1920940) • Staples $22.86 1 $22.86
Post-it Notes, 1 3/8" x 1 7/8" Marseille Collection, 100 Sheets/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (653-24APVAD) • Staples $10.29 2 $20.58
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Color Ink, 12/Pack (74423) • Staples $17.81 1 $17.81
Expo Low Odor Dry-Erase Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16/Pack (81045) • Staples $16.14 1 $16.14
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Staples $11.78 1 $11.78

Materials cost

$224.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.51

Total project goal

$303.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $303.41

1 Donor

-$303.41

Donations toward project cost

-$257.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.51

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