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Ms. Harris from Seattle, WA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Basics (but Not Basic)

Help me give my students the basics they need to come to school comfortable and interact successfully in the library.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harris's classroom raised $425

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project provides students materials for a variety of circumstances. Most importantly, they will be give comfort care items and their discretion like bandages, pads, and tampons. They will also have access to glue, pencils, paper, pens, and a working pencil sharpener whenever they need it.

Students need access to "the basics" so that they can start on a level playing field with their peers, but these supplies are not "basic," they are critical.

Every student having these general materials available to them means they will have what they need for their classwork in order to be successful academically and also allow them to access a variety of supplies without question or potential embarrassment. Our students deserve the world, and they shouldn't have to ask for critical supplies to help them get there.

That's where your donation comes in.

Ms. Harris Washington 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.

Seattle, WA View local requests

More than half 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

600 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $36.54 1 $36.54
Tampax Radiant Tampons Multipack, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count x 4 Packs (112 Count total) • Amazon Business $31.88 1 $31.88
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, Soft Facial Tissue, 18 Cube Boxes, 60 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (1,080 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, With Six Size Dial, XL Shavings Bin, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.43 1 $27.43
Elmer's-E5010 Extra Strength Glue Sticks, 0.28 Ounces, 30 Count • Amazon Business $24.87 1 $24.87
Scissors Bulk 24-Pack, BURVAGY 8" Multipurpose Sharp Scissors for School Office Home，All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Blades Safety Soft Grip Handles,Right/Left Handed… • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yd, Designed for Packing, Shipping and Mailing, Strong Seal on All Box Types, 3" Core, Clear, 4 Rolls (3850-4RD) • Amazon Business $20.57 1 $20.57
Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Paper, 8 ½ x 11, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Retro” 5-Color Assortment, 625 Ct. (91685)"Amazon Exclusive" - More Sheets! , Assorted • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Assorted Colors Gel Pens (Colors May Vary), Medium Point (0.7mm), 12-Count Pack, Retractable Gel Pens With Comfortable Full Grip (RGLCGA11-AST) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Astrobrights® Color Card Stock, 8 1/2" x 11", FSC® Certified, 65 Lb, 30% Recycled, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Lounsweer 400 Pcs Skin Tone Shade Fabric Bandages Flexible Skin Tone Bandages Adhesive Bandages Variety Pack for Kids and Adults Protect Cuts Scrapes Scratches Inclusivity and Diversity (Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Extra Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 3, 28 Count, 1 Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $5.24 1 $5.24

Materials cost

$300.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.71

Total project goal

$424.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $424.71

3 Donors

-$283.14

Donations toward project cost

-$240.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.47

Matching donations from our partners

-$141.56

Match offers toward project cost

-$120.33

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.23

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