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Ms. Berry from Charlotte, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Focused Minds and Fresh Spaces

Help me give my students clean spaces, clear sound, and sharp pencils for success!

  • $923 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 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

My 4th grade students are curious, resilient, and eager to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds and often face challenges outside the classroom, but they show up each day ready to grow. This project will provide headphones for focused, independent work, cleaning supplies to keep our shared space safe and healthy, and writing tools to support their creativity and learning. These simple but essential items will help create a calm, clean, and productive environment where every student feels prepared, supported, and excited to do their best. The students are grateful.

Ms. Berry Hickory Grove 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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More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $39.99 4 $159.96
PURELL Advanced 70% Alcohol Gel Hand Sanitizer, Clean Scent, 1.5 L, 4/Pack (5015-04CT) • Quill.com $68.39 1 $68.39
Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes 35 Wipes/Canister 3/Pack 15/Carton (30112) • Staples $64.87 1 $64.87
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 3 $61.47
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
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
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $46.05 1 $46.05
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray, For Air Sanitization and Odor Elimination, Simple Fresh, Lavender, Cotton Blossom 10 Fl. Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $25.27 1 $25.27
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$681.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $53.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$784.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.43

Total project goal

$922.88

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