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Mrs. McDowell from Liberty, MS is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wanted!! Basic Classroom Supplies

My students need basic supplies like, crayons, pencils, color pencils, copy paper, tape, card stock, dictionaries, and the list goes on and on.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McDowell's classroom raised $529

This project is fully funded

I teach fourth grade students in rural Mississippi and we are located in a high poverty area. All of my students qualify for free school lunches. School district funds are very limited to the bare necessities and it is up to me to come up with the rest of the materials that I need for my classroom.

As I stood in my empty classroom, I realized that I did not have basic supplies to start the new school year. I have purchased a few things and I had to put some things back because my own budget is so limited. I know that my students will not be able to bring all of the requested supplies for fourth grade. My students will be doing a lot of hands on activities this year and I do not want this obstacle to stop them from being successful.

My students need basic supplies like, crayons, pencils, color pencils, copy paper, tape, card stock, dictionaries, and the list goes on and on. My students will be doing a lot of required hands on activities and I want them to have every thing they need to be successful.

This project will be the foundation for the new school year. I want to continue to build curious minds in the classroom. Please consider funding this project. If this project is funded, it will be a financial burden lifted from my shoulders and it will give my students a sense of security. My students will not have to worry about not having enough supplies to complete assignments. Thank you for considering this project.

Mrs. McDowell Amite County 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.

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MOTIVATIONAL PENCILS ASST, 24 -- Dixon-Ticonderoga Teacher Award Pencils; Assorted Motivational • Quill Corporation $4.49 5 $22.45
AMERICAN HERITAGE STUDENT DICTIONARY -- American Heritage Student Dictionary • Quill Corporation $15.29 2 $30.58
CRAYOLA CRAYON CLASSPACK 8 COLOR 832 PK CLSPK -- Crayola Crayons Classpack ; 832 Regular Size, 8 Colors • Quill Corporation $57.59 1 $57.59
CRAYOLA COLORED PENCIL CLASSPACK -- Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack ; 462-count Box • Quill Corporation $62.99 1 $62.99
POSTER - SOLAR SYSTEM • Sargent Welch $9.14 1 $9.14
KLEENCUT KIDS STAINLESS 5" POINTED SCISSORS PACK -- Acme United Kleencut Kid's Scissors; 5" Pointed Tip, 12 Per Pack • Quill Corporation $11.96 2 $23.92
67# EXACT VELLUM BRISTOL, LETTER SIZE -- Wausau 67-lb. Exact Vellum Bristol Card Stock; White • Quill Corporation $9.62 4 $38.48
WITE-OUT, SUPER SMOOTH -- Bic Wite-Out Plus Correction Fluid; Super Smooth • Quill Corporation $1.61 6 $9.66
QUILL 2-PLY TAB MANILA LETTER SIZE FOLDERS -- Quill Brand Extra-Sturdy Manila Folders; Letter Size • Quill Corporation $24.11 1 $24.11
A Story Chest of Graphic Organizers • Highsmith Inc. $15.80 1 $15.80
VELCRO COINS 5/8" -- Velcro Round Coins; White, 50 Per Pack • Quill Corporation $7.19 2 $14.38
SCOTCH MAGIC TAPE ROLLS & BLACK DISPENSER -- Scotch Magic Tape 6-Roll Bulk Pack with Deluxe Tape Dispenser • Quill Corporation $15.29 1 $15.29
SIMPLY PAPER 8-1/2X11", LETTER SIZE -- Simply Copy Paper • Quill Corporation $4.67 5 $23.35

Materials cost

$347.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.77

Sales tax

 $24.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$433.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.05

Total project goal

$528.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.05

4 Donors

-$509.41

Donations toward project cost

-$433.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.64

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