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Mrs. Chapman from Spartanburg, SC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies to Start Strong

Help me give my students some basic supplies that will allow us to start next year off strong.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Chapman's classroom raised $420

This project is fully funded

My Students

My classroom is full of energetic 4th graders who are eager to learn new concepts. I teach in a Title I school so the majority of students are from low-income situations, which means that they come to school looking for stability and consistency. My students face many challenges at home, which is why I focus on creating a positive, safe, and inviting environment at school.

Every student that enters my classroom doors are eager to learn and have a desire to be successful lifelong learners.

When each student walks through my doors they are greeted by name and have the option of a Hug, Handshake, or High-five. The activities we do in the classroom are engaging and fun while they help strengthen our classroom environment.

My Project

Our classroom needs basic supplies to ensure that we can start off on the right path at the beginning of the year. The plastic dividers will be used in a 3 ring binder to help us stay organized. The rings will be used to help hold together flashcards that each student will be working on as they master their multiplication and division facts. The bins will be used to help organize my read aloud books and part of our classroom library that is always growing. The earbuds will be given to each child to help digital learning on their devices from being a distraction to others around them. The command hooks will be used to help hang earbuds in their cubbies to keep them from getting tangled.

I know that each student deserves to have what they need to be successful and feel like they belong.

These items will help level the playing field and give everyone a chance to have a successful year.

Mrs. Chapman Drayton Mills Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Spartanburg, 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

16 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Durable Magazine, Book, Folder, File and Binder Holders – Ideal for Narrow or Vertical Storage Needs – Instantly Color Code Home or Classroom – Assorted Primary Colors (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $35.02 2 $70.04
Binder Dividers 8 Tab White Index 3 Ring Folder Notebook Paper Subject File Card School Page Size Write Sheet Protectors Organizer Blank Three Heavy Duty Letter Pack Hole Bulk Large // Paper Plan • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
Really Good Stuff Large Plastic Labeled Book and Organizer Bin for Classroom or Home Use – Sturdy Plastic Book Bins in Fun Primary Colors – (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $39.46 1 $39.46
Bulk Earbuds 50 Pack Multi Colored for Classroom Kids Child Teen, Factorymall Wholesale Disposable Earbuds Earphones Headphones for School,Students,Library Computer Lab,Donate • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
EXPO 1927526 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Vibrant Colors, 16-Count • Amazon Business $17.81 1 $17.81
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02
Command Poster Hanging Strips, 136-Strips, Decorate Damage-Free • Amazon Business $13.78 1 $13.78
Mr. Pen- Loose Leaf Binder Ring, 40 Pack, Binder Rings 1 Inch, Binder Rings, Book Rings, Metal Rings for Index Cards, Rings for Flash Cards, Index Card Rings, Paper Rings, Small Binder Ring, Book Ring • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Command Clear Mini Light Clips, 45 Clips, 54 Strips - Easy to Open Packaging, Decorate Damage-Free • Amazon Business $9.65 1 $9.65
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased, Unsharpened, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96-Pack (13872) • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47

Materials cost

$274.98

Vendor shipping charges

$27.90

Sales tax

$19.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$356.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.89

Total project goal

$419.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$419.28

3 Donors

-$414.87

Donations toward project cost

-$356.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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