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Ms. Rousseau from Dorchester, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools to Thrive: Setting Up for Student Success!

Help me give my students some basic supplies to enhance their learning experience and create a more organized, engaging classroom environment!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rousseau's classroom raised $858

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is about creating a classroom environment where every student feels prepared, focused, and supported. With the help of simple but powerful tools—organizational supplies, daily-use consumables like construction paper and poster board, and snacks for students who need them—we can build a space that reduces stress, encourages independence, and keeps learning accessible to all. A tidy classroom with the right resources helps students stay on task, express their creativity, and focus on what matters most: growing as learners.

Your support will directly impact students who rely on school as their most consistent source of structure, care, and opportunity.

By funding this project, you're helping to provide not only the materials that power our lessons, but also the warmth and dignity that come from having what you need, when you need it. With your help, we can create a classroom where all students feel empowered to do their best—every single day.

Every child deserves the chance to learn without barriers. Whether it’s having a marker that works, a folder that keeps papers in place, or a snack that gets them through the morning, these small things add up to something big—students who feel seen, supported, and ready to shine.

Ms. Rousseau Edward Everett Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Dorchester, MA View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fuutreo 2 Pieces Classroom Paper Storage Organizer Construction Paper Storage Sturdy Cardboard Classroom Mailboxes Literature Craft Organizer for Home Office (White,18 Slots) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 3 $64.14
Jetec 30 Pack/ 6 Sets 5 Tab Binder Dividers for 3 Ring Binders 11.6 x 8.6 Inch Multicolor Pocket dividers 3 Hole Punch Section Index Dividers for School Office (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
Noamus 9 Pack Metal Pen Holder, Mini Pencil Bucket with Handle, Desktop Pencil Cup Makeup Brush Organizer, Desk Colorful Small Pails, Stationary Supplies Container for Office Classroom School Crafts • Amazon Business $24.63 2 $49.26
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Cracker and Cookie Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Food, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ubinki PG-275XL CL-276XL Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for Cannon Ink 275 276 PG275 CL276 XL for Canon 275 and 276 Ink Cartridge for TS3522 TR4720 TS3520 TS3500 TR4700 Printer (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
Velcro Sticky Back Fasteners - 3/4" x 50 ft, White, Roll • Blick Art Materials $31.38 1 $31.38
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.19 1 $27.19
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Lincia 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Metal Floating Magnetic Book Display Shelf for Teacher Office(17 x 2.4 x 2 Inch,White) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 2 $23.98
RITZ Bits Cheese Sandwich Crackers, Bulk Lunch Snacks, 48 Snack Packs (4 Boxes) • Amazon Business $21.71 1 $21.71
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
samstar Hanging File Organizer, Mesh File Folder Organizer File Crate File Cabinet Inserts Storage Box, Letter Size • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Soobest Large LED Digital Wall Clock 8 RGB Color Changing Display, Corded Plug in Electric Digital Clock with Seconds for Living Room Bedroom Desk Table Office, 5 Dimmers, Auto DST, 10 Inches • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Staples Poster Board 22 x 28 White 10/Pack (28126) • Staples $6.14 3 $18.42
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.01 6 $18.06
Antner 12PCS A5 Binder Pockets 6-Hole Budget Cash Envelopes for A5 6-Ring Binder, Multicolor Zipper Pouches for Planner Inserts, Money Organizer Bags Savings Challenge Envelopes for Cash Stuffing • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Prang 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 500 Sheets/Pack (PCON01500) • Staples $16.14 1 $16.14
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
win4pdlay Stickers for Water Bottles, 300PCS Water Bottle Stickers for Kids, Waterproof Stickers Vinyl Stickers, Cute Stickers Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Guirnd 12PCS Colored Masking Tape, Kids Art Supplies Colored Tape, DIY Craft Tape, Colored Tape Rolls, Colored Painters Tape 2.5cm x 12m (1In x 13Yards) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Desk Name Tags for Classroom -25 Student Name Plates for Classroom Kindergarten, Preschool, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 13x3 Teacher Nameplates for Student Desks, Boho Nametags • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Swingline Standard Staples 1/4 Length 210 Per Strip 5 000/Box 3 Boxes (S7035104) • Staples $6.17 1 $6.17
1008 Motivational Stickers for Teachers & Students - 56 Designs, Positive Affirmations for Classroom Incentives • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$678.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$728.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.57

Total project goal

$857.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $857.12

2 Donors

-$419.43

Donations toward project cost

-$372.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.40

match offer

-$419.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$356.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.25

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