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Mrs. Gemel from Victorville, CA 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 necessary supplies and resources they need. I have many students who cannot afford basic school supplies or hygiene items.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gemel's classroom raised $590

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students often come from very rough backgrounds. Many of them cannot afford new backpacks, school supplies or basic hygiene items. This project will allow me to provide my students with the items they cannot afford. I have included school supplies, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, backpacks, water bottles, notebooks, and more. I plan to put together backpacks with supplies for my students in need. I also plan to keep the extra supplies available for any students needing access to them. Please help me to provide these items to my amazing students who definitely deserve them.

Mrs. Gemel Lakeview Leadership Academy Grades 9-12

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.

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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
YoeeJob Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Zipper Pencil Pouches Bulk, Pencil Case Pouch with Clear Window for Class, School, Office, 8 Colors-24 Packs • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
High Sierra - Everclass Backpack - Black • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Two Pocket Plastic Folders Bulk, 2 Pocket Plastic Folders, Assorted Colors, Durable, Letter Size with Business Card Slot • Amazon Business $28.41 1 $28.41
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Kids Scissors Bulk with Comfort Grip, Bulk Scissors for Classroom and School, Blunt Tip for Student Safety, Assorted Colors - Orange, Blue, and Pink • Amazon Business $24.13 1 $24.13
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Fashion Colors 36 Count for Classroom Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
104 Pack Clear Rulers Plastic Rulers 12 Inch Transparent Assorted Color Kids Rulers Bulk for School with Centimeters Millimeter and Inches, Measuring Tools for Student School Office Home (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 84-Count • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
1200 Pieces Index Cards Ruled 3 x 5 Color Index Cards Bulk, Flash Cards, Study Cards, Note Cards for Learning School and Office Uses, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Oxford Spiral Notebook 12 Pack, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1 Subject Writing Journal, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, Color Assortment May Vary, 70 Lined Sheets (65205) • Amazon Business $17.11 1 $17.11
Bic Round Stic Pen Black • Teachers' School Supply $14.95 1 $14.95
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $3.19 4 $12.76
Bostitch Twist-n-Sharp Manual Pencil Sharpener Assorted Colors (PS1-ADJ) • Staples $2.54 5 $12.70
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $2.69 4 $10.76
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm #2 Medium Lead 40/Pack (MPP40MJ-BLK) • Staples $10.52 1 $10.52
Non-Branded Multi-Pocket Backpack with Bungee Design, 6 x 12 x 17 Inches, Burgundy • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49
Non-Branded Multi-Pocket Backpack with Bungee Design, 6 x 12 x 17 Inches, Red • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49
Non-Branded Multi-Pocket Backpack with Bungee Design, 6 x 12 x 17 Inches, Berry • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead (MP40TX-BLK) • Quill.com $10.14 1 $10.14
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker Ultra Fine Tip Assorted Colors 8/Pack (1884309) • Staples $9.49 1 $9.49
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE) • Quill.com $8.95 1 $8.95
Avery Dividers for 3 Ring Binders, 8-Tab Plastic Binder Dividers, Insertable Big Tabs, Multicolor (3 Sets of 11901) • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
Pacon Graph Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 1/4 Inch Graph Ruled, 500 Sheets, White • School Specialty $8.47 1 $8.47
Five Star Composition Notebooks, 7.5" x 9.7", College Ruled, 100 Sheets, Each (9120) • Quill.com $7.19 1 $7.19
Pink Erasers, 40 Count, Latex Free Eraser for Kids, Square Eraser, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers, Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers, Studying Supplies for Teachers Classroom Must Haves Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $5.34 1 $5.34

Materials cost

$419.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.71

Sales tax

 $38.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.36

Total project goal

$589.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $589.09

3 Donors

-$578.73

Donations toward project cost

-$500.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.36

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