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Ms. Eyler from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Basics

Help me give my students the basic supplies they need to learn, supplies every student should have, and supplies every student deserves.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Eyler's classroom raised $932

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My Students

I have 40 students in total, and I learn from all 40 of my students everyday.

I couldn’t be more proud of my 6th grade students; they are curious, eager to learn, boisterous, hard-working, proud, and actively searching for their path to success in their educational journey.

We have worked hard since the first day of school to become a learning community where we all respect each other's talents, differences, ability levels and personalities. Most importantly, we work to keep our classroom in mint condition.

While my students and I sometimes feel like we are worlds apart, we quickly found commonality by trying our best to care for each other, support each other, and learn together as one community.

My Project

We work and learn together at an Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore City. Our school is a Title 1 school, and the great majority of our teachers are rated ‘highly effective’. Even so, we are facing paralyzing budgetary concerns despite impressive PARCC scores, a limited suspension rate, and a partnership with the University of Maryland for clinical support.

Put short, we lack the basic (and necessary) means to succeed and learn in the classroom; for example, as of today we are out of paper.

While I’ve had generous help from family and friends to get me started, I’ll need continued support to get us through the remainder of the year with any hope of a reasonably successful outcome. Most of the items needed are basic teaching materials, such as composition books (each student needs one per quarter), pencils, hole-punch, a stapler, paper (copy paper and loose leaf) and markers. Building academic vocabulary is extraordinarily important, having a three-ring binder for students to use and create their own Vocabulary Journal would be a gift. Additionally, the three-ring binders can be re-used next year. I included basic projector/computer accessories, a sound bar and an HDMI cable. Many students are visual learners and having a clear audio system with so many students is essential.

However, there are a few most expensive items that would seem unequivocally important: for example, a replacement bulb to for our classroom's digital projector. At present, the projector is our only point of access to the wider world beyond the immediate streets around us. As trivial as this may sound, awareness of the world and its opportunities helps to stimulate a sense of possibility, which in turn drives academic striving.

Any support is appreciated.

Project tagged as

Baltimore, MD
Grades 6-8
Civics & Government
History & Geography
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Eyler Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School 201 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Quill Brand Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", 92 Bright, 20 LB, Case of 10 reams • Quill.com $55.99 4 $223.96

Avery Economy View Binder with 1" Round Ring, White (5711) • Quill.com $2.54 40 $101.60

Mogobe For ELPLP78 Replacement Projector Lamp with Housing by • Amazon Business $78.99 1 $78.99

BAZIC C/R 100 Ct. Black Marble Composition Book (Case of 48) • Amazon Business $69.39 1 $69.39

Composition Notebook, College Ruled, Black, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Each (40451M-CC) • Quill.com $1.69 40 $67.60

Roaring Spring Wide-Ruled Loose Notebook Filler Paper, 100 Sheets Per Pack • Quill.com $1.27 24 $30.48

Dell AC511 USB Wired SoundBar • Amazon Business $25.05 1 $25.05

Mead Composition Notebook, Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets, 12 Books • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79

Avery 24800 MARK A LOT Large Desk-Style Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted (Set of 12) • Amazon Business $10.16 2 $20.32

Expo 81045 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16

Quill Brand High-End, Adjustable 3-Hole Punch, 15 Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (35707-QCC) • Quill.com $14.27 1 $14.27

Mountain Falls Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Vitamin E, Original Scent, Pump Bottle, 32 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.05 1 $14.05

AmazonBasics Wood-cased Pencils - #2 HB - Box of 144 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Quill Brand Stand-Up Desktop Stapler • Quill.com $8.39 1 $8.39

IBRA Orange HDMI Cable 3ft - UHD HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz) Ready -18Gbps-28AWG Braided Cord -Gold Plated Connectors -Ethernet,Audio Return-Video 4K 2160p,HD 1080p,3D -Xbox PlayStation PS3 PS4 PC Apple TV • Amazon Business $6.45 1 $6.45

Materials cost			$708.49
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$42.51
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.63
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$791.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$139.70
Total project goal			$931.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$931.33
10 Donors			-$721.33
Donations toward project cost			-$613.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$108.20
match offer			-$210.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$178.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$31.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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The Basics

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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.

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