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Ms. Pierce from Charlotte, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We're Jamming but Our Printer Won't Be!

Help me give my students a colorful and bold classroom that is prepared with the proper resources to teach! This includes a printer, ink, and other items.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pierce's classroom raised $280

This project is fully funded

My Students

Currently, in my class, I have 17 inspiring scholars. I teach first grade at a low income, high needs elementary school in Charlotte, NC. My students enter my classroom every day with a handshake, high-five, or hug (in some cases all three). Despite whatever struggles or setbacks may occur beyond my walls, I want the interactions and education they receive in my classroom to be encouraging and optimistic. I want them to leave my class understanding that they matter, it's okay to make mistakes, and that learning can be FUN!

My students are creative, enthusiastic, and consistently positive.

They love to learn! They are bustling with energy from the moment they enter my door in the morning to the moment they leave. Their energy inspires me to be a better teacher and a better human being. As a first-year teacher I can feel overwhelmed at times by the workload and all of these new experiences. However it is my class, my 17 students, that ground me and encourage me to give them my all every day.

My Project

Currently, my district is taking specific printers out of our schools and classrooms, before this begins I want to make sure I am still prepared for my first-grade scholars. That is why I am requesting an HP printer, ink, Astrobright card stock paper, and lamination sheets! I believe a bright and welcoming classroom produces scholars who are bold leaders and want to learn!

With this printer, I will be able to print classroom assignments and activities from my classroom, and not have to stay after school late or find time during my planning to use the central printing.

By saving this time, I will be able to spend more time strategically planning to differentiate for my scholars and more time for building relationships with them!

Ms. Pierce Westerly Hills Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Wireless Printer, HP Instant Ink & Amazon Dash Replenishment ready (T0F29A) • Amazon Business $89.89 1 $89.89
HP 902 | 3 Ink Cartridges | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | T6L86AN, T6L90AN, T6L94AN • Amazon Business $38.89 1 $38.89
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 200-Pack, Clear (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
HP 902 | Ink Cartridge | Black | T6L98AN • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Astrobrights Mega Collection 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm,"Classic" 5-Color Assorted Cardstock, 8 ½ x 11 (91630) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$189.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.87

Total project goal

$279.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$279.15

3 Donors

-$186.00

Donations toward project cost

-$158.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.15

match offer

-$92.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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$0.00

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