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Mrs. Lantinga from SPRINGFIELD, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics

Help me give my students pencils, markers, highlighters, and pens for the basic materials that they will need upon their return to school.

  • $186 goal

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My Students

Hi! I teach an amazing group of seventh and eighth-grade students at a high-poverty middle school. I am constantly impressed by their hard work and determination to succeed academically and personally.

One of my previous students was recently the valedictorian of her graduating class and is currently studying at Yale.

I believe that science should always be taught in a hands-on and exciting way, and my students love it! Wouldn't it be great to have a positive impact on these great minds?

My Project

Our learning supplies have dwindled and we need to stock up before kids head back! We will be using our whiteboards and need markers to write with, highlighters to mark important information while reading, and pens and pencils to write with!

We sent home supplies with students in the Spring and need to re-stock for their return!

My students often don't have the discretionary income needed to purchase basic school supplies and therefore need your help. Please consider donating to this cause to get them prepared for successful learning.

Mrs. Lantinga Springfield Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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SPRINGFIELD, MI 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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (33904) • Quill.com $16.91 3 $50.73
Expo Low Odor Dry-Erase Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16/Pack (81045) • Quill.com $20.69 2 $41.38
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (BL241AST) • Quill.com $8.99 3 $26.97
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Quill.com $6.47 1 $6.47

Materials cost

$125.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.78

Total project goal

$185.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $185.21

1 Donor

-$185.21

Donations toward project cost

-$157.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.78

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 $0.00

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