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Mrs. Lester from Chattanooga, TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Little This, A Little That

Help me give my students some easel pads, pencils, dry erase markers, and other basics to finish this school year strong!

  • $469 goal

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My Students

My students are very diverse and come from varied multicultural backgrounds. School is their place to explore and be creative.

I help my students to understand the concept of YET.

They may not know a lot yet, but they will! We learn about perseverance. If they keep trying they can beat the odds and achieve their goals and dreams. They may be only 5 and 6 but they have big dreams. My hope is to help build self-confidence and to help them get the educational foundation they need.

My Project

With the school year coming close to the end we are finding ourselves running low on several basics. Pencils are at a premium right now, as well as Expo markers. Several of our take-home folders have seen better days. In order to keep learning and working hard, we are hoping to replace some of our everyday items. These items add up, especially as other items arise toward the end of the year. Any help is greatly appreciated. My kindergartners get so excited over the smallest things and these items will be sure to bring smiles all around.

Mrs. Lester Harrison 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.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chattanooga, TN 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

16 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25" x 30", White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads/Pack (559-VAD-6PK) • Staples $144.50 1 $144.50
Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 36/Pack (13082) • Staples $24.79 2 $49.58
Expo Dry Erase Marker with Ink Indicator, Chisel Point Style, Black, 1 Dozen • Staples $36.99 1 $36.99
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black Ink, 36/Box (1921062) • Staples $18.36 2 $36.72
C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Folders, Orange, 25 per Box (32002) • Amazon Business $28.26 1 $28.26
Swingline Optima Desk Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845) • Staples $26.78 1 $26.78
Elmer's Glue-All Glue, 128 Oz. (E1326) • Staples $20.34 1 $20.34
12-Pack of Premium Magnetic Dry Erase Erasers / Dry Erasers - 2" x 2" - Perfect Whiteboard Erasers for Classroom, Home and Office • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$363.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.34

Total project goal

$468.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $468.94

5 Donors

-$393.94

Donations toward project cost

-$334.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.09

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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 $0.00

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