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Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold from Sallis, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Treasure Trunk of Teaching Tools

Help me give my students a magnetic drawing board, Play-Doh, mechanical pencils, and other essential classroom supplies, student incentives, and organizational tools to help create a focused, engaging, and well-managed learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold's classroom raised $381

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their determination and joy. No matter what challenges they may face outside the classroom, they show up every day with smiles, curiosity, and an eagerness to learn. They are thoughtful, creative, and full of potential. Their enthusiasm fuels my passion to create a space where they feel supported, seen, and inspired.

This project includes a variety of classroom tools—things like incentives to reward positive behavior, basic supplies to support daily lessons, and organizational items to keep our space running smoothly.

These resources might seem small on their own, but, together, they help us create a more focused, engaging, and motivating environment.

From pencils and prizes to folders and fidgets—each item plays a part in keeping my students on track, encouraged, and excited about learning. When students know their space is prepared and their efforts are celebrated, they thrive. Your support helps me give them the best possible version of our classroom—one where they know they matter.

Project tagged as

Sallis, MS
Grades 3-5
Mathematics
Science
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold Long Creek 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sallis, MS 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98

Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $30.09 1 $30.09

Pencil Dispenser Holder Blue Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Shuttle Art Mechanical Pencils, 210 Pack Bulk Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm Medium Point, HB #2 Lead, Assorted Barrels, Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

30 Second Dance Party Button with 5 Songs, Instant Fun, Gag Gift for Kids & Adults, Co-workers, Teachers, Friends & Family, Office Toy, Classroom Supplies, Birthdays,Holidays & Parties(Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38

Flashforge Blue PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg • School Specialty $26.21 1 $26.21

ZFbuhuo Pen Holder Set of 20, Adhesive Silicone Pen Holder for Desk, Office Desk Accessories and Teacher Supplies, Pencil Holder, Marker Holder, Multicolor (20 pack) (Multicolor-20PCS) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

Daily Science, Grade 5 • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69

NOVAMAKER PLA 3D Printer Filament, Black PLA Filament 1.75m, PLA 1kg Spool(2.2lbs), Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

10 Minutes a Day Math, 5th Grade (DK 10-Minutes a Day) • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59

Materials cost			$267.88
Vendor shipping charges			$2.62
Sales tax			$18.75
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.02
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$323.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$57.05
Total project goal			$380.32
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$380.32
3 Donors			-$189.00
Donations toward project cost			-$163.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$25.65
Matching donations from our partners			-$188.14
Match offers toward project cost			-$159.92
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.22
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$3.18
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Treasure Trunk of Teaching Tools

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My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.