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Mrs. Layton from Wilmington NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transition to Middle School

Help me give my students a great start to middle school with backpacks filled with school supplies.

  • $591 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I will present these middle school transition backpacks to each of my students at their 5th grade graduation. My students have overcome many hurdles in their lives, so let’s make this next step an easy one. The transition to middle school is challenging enough. Let’s see if we can provide support by taking care of the school supplies. This will allow them to focus on making new friends, challenging themselves in this new environment, and applying previously taught academic and social skills. Thank you so much for your help. It’s much appreciated.

Mrs. Layton
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
High Trails Pre-Filled 17" Backpack, Blue/Teal, 17.2"H x 11"W x 5"D • Staples $36.00 4 $144.00
High Trails Pre-Filled 17" Backpack, Orange/Grey, 17.2"H x 11"W x 5"D • Staples $36.00 4 $144.00
High Trails Pre-Filled 15" Backpack, Pink, 15"H x 10.5"W x 5"D • Staples $36.00 2 $72.00
High Trails Pre-Filled 15" Backpack, Black, 15"H x 10.5"W x 5"D • Staples $36.00 2 $72.00

Materials cost

$432.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$502.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.62

Total project goal

$590.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $590.80

7 Donors

-$590.80

Donations toward project cost

-$502.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.62

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