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Ms. Wandaw from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Wandaw Way: Equipped to Learn

Help me give my students school supplies for a successful 2025-2026 school year!

  • $692 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As I prepare to welcome a new group of enthusiastic learners to our Title I school, I am committed to providing them with a vibrant and resource-rich environment. Many of our students come from households where affording school supplies is a challenge, but with your support, we can bridge that gap and ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

To create an organized and engaging classroom, I am requesting the following supplies:

Writing Instruments: A variety of pencils, pens, and highlighters to support daily writing activities and note-taking.

Art Supplies: Crayons, markers, glue sticks, and scissors to encourage creativity and hands-on learning projects.

Organizational Tools: Folders, binders, and storage bins to help students keep their materials orderly and accessible.

Paper Products: Notebooks and reams of paper for assignments, journaling, and collaborative work.

Classroom Management Aids: A label maker and chart paper to create clear signage and visual aids that enhance learning.

Each of these items plays a crucial role in daily classroom activities, from fostering creativity to maintaining an organized learning space. By contributing to this project, you're not only supplying materials but also sending a powerful message to our students: that their education is valued and supported.

Let's come together to equip our classroom with these essential tools and set the stage for a successful and inspiring school year. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

Ms. Wandaw Clifford Dunn Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

Never Before Funded 40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 3 $71.10
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 2 $50.20
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
BUSHIBU Cute Pencils for Kids, Fun Pencil with Erasers Toppers, Woodcased #2 Pencils for School Classroom(12 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.29 4 $25.16
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Color Burst Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $23.91 1 $23.91
Tenare 4500 Pieces 9 Roll Circle Number Sticker 1-9 Inventory Stickers 9 Colors Sticky Labels 1/2 Inch Package Sticker Roll with Black Number for Office Classroom Warehouse Organization • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
Notebook Paper College Ruled, Loose Leaf Paper College Ruled Notebook Filler Paper, Lined Filler Paper for 3 Ring Binders - 10.5” X 8", for College, School Classroom - 100 Sheets/Pack (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Ziploc Seal Top Storage Bags, Quart, 48/Box (314469) • Quill.com $16.29 1 $16.29
HZLHZYY 6 Pack Plastic Crayon Storage Boxes Organizer Colorful Storage Containers Box Fishing Sewing Tool Pen Pencil Storage Container Box Case for Craft Office Supplies, Makeup Items • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
CVC CVVC Word Builder, CVC Word Games, Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Montessori Special Education Phonics Manipulatives Spelling Toy for Learning and Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Two-Tone Black and Silver, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for Classrooms • Quill.com $5.79 2 $11.58
9 Pieces Black History Posters African American Inspirational Wall Art 16x11inch Posters for Middle School and High School Classroom Library Office or History Classroom Decorations or Homeschool • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
300 PCS Water Bottle Stickers, Cute Stickers for Hydroflasks VSCO Sticker Packs Cute Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles, Skateboard Phone Laptop Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Double Sided Tape for Crafts, Double-Sided Tape for Arts, Scrapbook Supplies, Photography, Gifts Box, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Backing, Tear-by-Hand, 6 Roll Heavy Duty Multi-Size Adhesive Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$544.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.01

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.80

Total project goal

$692.00

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