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Mrs. Rodriguez from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Surprise...We Need Supplies!

Help me give my students a new rug for reading on, new ink so we can print out their projects in color and other supplies that we need!

$318 goal

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My Project

This year I have 38 energetic 5th grade students that love to learn! I want to fill my classroom with exciting activities and make it a fun place to be. We need a new classroom carpet so that when we do flexible groups we have enough spaces for kids to move to. As we start 2nd semester it is time to up our supplies. We need new pencils and our pencil sharpened just broke, so we need it replaced. We will use these supplies daily.

Unfortunately, with district cuts, it is up to me to purchase these basic supplies for my classroom.

The STEM game will be added into our Fun Friday activities so students can use their creativity to build and design things. Please help me to provide an engaging classroom environment so that we can have a successful school year!

Project tagged as

Pittsburgh, PA
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Engineering & Technology
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Rodriguez Pittsburgh M L King Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Rugshop Sky Collection Transitional Abstract Area Rug 5' x 7' Multi • Amazon Business $66.29 1 $66.29

Original HP 67 Black/Tri-color Ink Cartridges (2 Count - Pack of 1) | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YP29AN • Amazon Business $31.89 2 $63.78

Bostitch Office QuietSharp 6 Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Sharpener, Size Selector with 6 Different Sizes, Perfect for Classroom and Homeschool Use, Blue • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59

TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Neenah Astrobrights® Bright Color Paper, Letter Size Paper, 24 lb, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $16.80 1 $16.80

Officemate Recycled Wood Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, 6 Pack Clipboards, Letter Size (9 x 12.5 Inches), Brown (83806) • Amazon Business $16.08 1 $16.08

Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.34 1 $11.34

Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64

Materials cost			$236.51
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.55
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$270.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$47.66
Total project goal			$317.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$317.72
3 Donors			-$154.44
Donations toward project cost			-$138.77
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.67
match offer			-$154.46
Match offer toward project cost			-$131.29
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$23.17
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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