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Mrs. Norton from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Basics for Success

Help me give my students the basic supplies to help my students have a successful school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Norton's classroom raised $281

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students have special needs and often need reinforcement of lessons. Projects about the lessons enable the students to immerse themselves in the subject matter. Using kinetic learning and art often enables a fuller understanding of the subject matter. This can be accomplished through piggyback lessons that use art or auditory lessons. Supplies are very difficult to come by in my district. Budget cuts have stopped any ordering of supplies. It is my priority to give opportunities to my students and I ask you to help me with your donations.

I am requesting basic supplies such as notebooks, stapler, bubble wrap, dry erase markers, etc.

which are needed for me to enhance lessons with more individualized, differentiated lessons. These resources will provide my students opportunities to explore, practice and grow.

Please help me make this dream a reality for my students.

Mrs. Norton Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, NJ 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

18 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Earbuds Headphones with Microphone Pack of 5, Noise Isolating Wired Earbuds, Earphones with Powerful Heavy Bass Stereo, Compatible with Android, iPhone, iPad, Laptops, MP3 and Most 3.5mm Interface • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 1.88" x 22.2 yd, Designed for Packing, Shipping and Mailing, Strong Seal on All Box Types, 1.5" Core, Clear, 6 Rolls with Dispenser (142-6) • Amazon Business $14.80 2 $29.60
Swingline Stapler, Optima 40, Full Strip, Desktop Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, Reduced Effort Stapler for Office Desk Accessories and Home Office Supplies, Orange/Silver/Black, Full Size (87845) • Amazon Business $28.59 1 $28.59
RORSOU R10 On-Ear Headphones with Microphone, Lightweight Folding Stereo Bass Headphones with 1.5M No-Tangle Cord, Portable Wired Headphones for Smartphone Tablet Computer MP3 / 4 (Green) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
DGSLTENV Teal Bubble Mailers 13x10 Inch 25 Pack(IT has a 3.15 Self-Adhesive Flap),Mailing Envelopes Bubble Padded,Large • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $17.43 1 $17.43
ABC Rose Gold Metallic Bubble Mailers 8.5 x 11, Self Seal Padded Envelopes 10 Pack, Water-Resistant Plastic Bubble Envelopes with Metalized Foil, Padded Mailing Envelopes, Mailers for Small Business • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
GLUIT Adhesive Hooks for Hanging Heavy Duty Wall Hooks 22 lbs Self Adhesive Sticky Hooks Waterproof Transparent Hooks for Keys Bathroom Shower Outdoor Kitchen Door Home Improvement Sticky Hook 12 Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 6 Pack, 1-Subject, College Ruled Paper, 10-1/2" x 8”, 70 Sheets per Notebook, Assorted Colors (73065) • Amazon Business $9.42 1 $9.42
WELSTIK Cute Office Tape Dispenser, Nano Tape Base Can be Fixed On The Desktop, One Hand Operation, Pasted Repeatedly, Light Green • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$205.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.15

Total project goal

$281.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$281.00

4 Donors

-$139.97

Donations toward project cost

-$119.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.10

match offer

-$139.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.05

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$0.00

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