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Mrs. Brown from Millers Creek, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Brown's classroom raised $374

The Right Tools for Little Learners

Help me give my students basic school supplies to have a great start to our new school year.

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Mrs. Brown Millers Creek Elementary School
Millers Creek, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

Every child deserves to begin kindergarten feeling prepared, confident, and like they truly belong. In our classroom, we want every student to have the same high-quality supplies so no child has to worry about not having what they need to learn and grow.

This project will provide essential classroom supplies, including triangular crayons that help little hands develop a proper grip for writing, child-sized scissors for building fine motor skills, sturdy pencil boxes to keep materials organized, birthday box items so every child can feel celebrated, and special welcome items to make each student feel excited and loved from the very first day of school.

Kindergarten is where children build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. When students have the tools they need, they can focus on creating, exploring, problem-solving, and developing the confidence to try new things instead of worrying about missing supplies.

As a Title I school, many of our families are already balancing the rising costs of school and everyday life. Providing the same supplies for every child creates a sense of fairness and community while allowing us to spend more time learning and less time managing different materials.

Your generosity will help us begin the school year with smiling faces, organized learning spaces, and children who know they are valued from the moment they walk through our classroom door. Together, you can help us create a welcoming environment where every kindergartner has everything they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for investing in our youngest learners and helping us make the first days of kindergarten unforgettable.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

21 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Brown Millers Creek Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Millers Creek, NC View local requests

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

21 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Llc - Crayola Triangular Crayons 8 Count • Teachers' School Supply $3.44 22 $75.68
Leelosp 12 Pack Clear Pencil Boxes for School Bulk, Large Plastic Pencil Case with Lid, Stackable Hard Crayon Storage Box for Classroom Kids, Desk Drawer Organizer for Office Home(Clear) • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
74 Pcs Happy Birthday Kits for Kids Include Classroom Happy Birthday Chair Cover, Crowns, Rubber Bracelets, Badge Stickers Classroom Birthday Party Gifts for School Student Kindergarten Party Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
YETHAN 400 Count Golf Pencils with Eraser Tops, 4" Half Pencils Pre-Sharpened, #2 HB Hexagon Mini Pencil Bulk for Classroom, Office, Home, Casino • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Phomemo 2” Wavy Circle Thermal Label, Self-Adhesive Direct Sticker Labels, Thermal Printer Label for Logo Design, Name Tag, Thanks Card, Address, QR Code, 500 Labels/Roll, Gradient • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Sabary 48 Pcs Back to School Pencils Silicone Bracelets Set First Day of School Party Favor Bulk Pencils Bracelets Gifts for Reward Party Supplies(Bright Style,7.95'' Bracelet) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LaCheery Thick Checkered Contact Paper Decorative Self Adhesive Checkered Wallpaper Removable Black and White Wall Paper Peel and Stick Wallpaper for Bathroom Backsplash Shelf Drawer Liners 15.8"x80" • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Pointed Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.62 1 $7.62
Happy Birthday From Your Teacher Pencil - 12 Count • Teachers' School Supply $3.75 2 $7.50
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages for Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Wound Care Featuring Disney's Mickey Mouse, Fun Bandages for Kids and Toddlers, Assorted Sizes, 20 Count • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$254.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.15

Sales tax

 $19.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.01

Total project goal

$373.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $373.42

3 Donors

-$373.42

Donations toward project cost

-$317.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.01

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