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Mrs. Soto from Lowell, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cleaner Way to Write

Help me give my students tools to take better notes and stay organized!

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My Project

My students come from a variety of backgrounds- from lawyers to housekeepers- but when they enter our English class we become equals. Most of my students are students of color, from poor families who cannot afford gym clothes for track. Sadly, many of my students are forced to miss classes because they have to work to help support their households.

These supplies will help my students by giving them the tools they need to be successful students.

We use a lot of flashcards for vocabulary terms relevant to our reading. These items will support their learning, as well as give positive reinforcement (who doesn't love scratch-n-sniff stickers). Many of my students are language learners or students with special needs. They require paper copies of assignments and notes. Often our school copiers are broken, so I took it upon myself to purchase a classroom printer. The ink for the printer is a little pricey, but it is necessary to help me ensure that my students' needs are met. Finally, because our school is so large, our custodian team is not able to clean each classroom every day. The floor sweeper will help us keep our classroom cleaner for a longer period of time.

These students matter so much. They overcome a lot of adversity to get where they are. When a simple pencil is like a Christmas gift, how can I deny them? They are eager learners who bring with them a lot of knowledge about the real world. These supplies will only reinforce their understanding of how much they matter. In turn, they can use what they have learned to make the world a better place to live.

Mrs. Soto Lowell High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Soto

Lowell, MA 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

144 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother LC401 Black High Yield Ink Cartridge, 2/Pack (LC401XL2PKS) • Staples $54.99 1 $54.99
Pacon Economy Railroad Poster Board, 22" x 28", White, 100/Carton (104225) • Staples $54.75 1 $54.75
Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (1949557) • Staples $25.49 2 $50.98
Brother LC401 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow High Yield Ink Cartridges, 3/Pack (LC401XL3PKS) • Staples $46.99 1 $46.99
Bissell Commercial Sweeper with 1 Nylon Brush Roll (BG25) • Staples $46.19 1 $46.19
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Staples $9.71 3 $29.13
Sharpie Stick Highlighters, Narrow Chisel Tip, Assorted Inks, 36/Box (2133497) • Staples $26.99 1 $26.99
Trend Winter Bears/PepBEARmint Stinky Stickers, 48 Per Pack, 6 Packs (T-83303BN) • Staples $23.99 1 $23.99
Trend Fall Friends/Pumpkin Stinky Stickers, 48 Per Pack, 6 Packs (T-83311BN) • Staples $23.49 1 $23.49
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 96/Pack (13872/13882) • Staples $19.99 1 $19.99
Bounty Select-A-Size Kitchen Rolls Paper Towels, 2-Ply, 98 Sheets/Roll, 6 Double Rolls/Carton (74801/95054) • Staples $18.49 1 $18.49
Staples Standard #1 Paper Clips, Assorted Colors, 1000/Pack (40636) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
Pendaflex Glow Twisted 3-Tab File Folder, Letter Size, Multicolor, 12/Pack (40526) • Staples $6.29 2 $12.58
Lysol Advanced Deep Clean Disinfecting All Purpose Cleaner, Lemon Breeze Scent, 32 oz. (1920000351) • Staples $7.29 1 $7.29
Trend Stinky Stickers Variety Packs, Fun Fest Scented • Staples $6.19 1 $6.19
TRU RED 3" x 5" Index Cards, Lined, Assorted Colors, 300/Pack (TR51002) • Staples $5.29 1 $5.29
Westcott KleenEarth 8" Stainless Steel Standard Scissors, Pointed Tip, Black (41418/13039) • Staples $4.59 1 $4.59

Materials cost

$448.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.70

Total project goal

$571.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $571.34

4 Donors

-$568.69

Donations toward project cost

-$485.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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