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Ms. Menard from Elton, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics

Help me give my students basic supplies like Kleenex and paper towels to finish out the first grade school year.

  • 4 donors
  • $160 still needed

expires Jul 11

  • 4 donors
  • $160 still needed
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My Project

It is time to go back to the basics. I need some supplies to help my first graders have what they need to complete the year. We have run out of many supplies that are used daily in our classroom. Wet wipes and paper towels are used to clean sticky desks and fingers. Elementary students have many spills and food-splattered faces after enjoying snacks and eating lunch. These supplies will be made readily available in our classroom and used when needed.

Basic supplies are needed on an everyday basis in our first grade classroom.

Sentence strips are used in writing lessons. The teacher is able to point out capital letters and punctuation. Punch cards are used to keep track of AR (accelerated reading) tests. It is a great motivational tool to encourage students to read. Play-Doh has dried out and needs to be replaced. The squishy balls are used in stressful situations especially right before testing. This year has brought on many colds, runny noses, coughing, and sneezing. We are completely out of Kleenex. Packing tape will be used to tape down items needed and repair books within our classroom library.

Ms. Menard Elton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Elton, LA View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sparkle Pick-A-Size Paper Towels, 24 Double Rolls = 48 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value Paper Towel with Full and Half Sheets • Amazon Business $28.68 1 $28.68
Play-Doh Jewel Colors Bulk 12-Pack of 4-Ounce Cans, Easter Basket Stuffers for Girls & Boys, Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
School Smart Ruled Sentence Strips, 3 x 24 Inches, White, Pack of 100,6471 • Amazon Business $13.03 2 $26.06
Huggies Simply Clean Unscented Baby Diaper Wipes, 11 Flip-Top Packs (704 Wipes Total), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
Duck EZ Start Clear Packing Tape with Dispenser – 6 Pack of Packaging Tape for Shipping, Moving & Storage - Quiet Easy Start Tape for Boxes & Mailing Supplies, 1.88 Inch x 22.2 Yards (824922) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Gobs of Globs - Sensory Squeeze Toy - Contains 18 Mini Groovy Globs - 1.25" Wide - Multicolored • Amazon Business $14.63 1 $14.63
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 124 Facial Tissues per Box, Allergies and Colds • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
Lesnala 200Pcs Children's Reward Card Punch Cardstock for Kids with Hole Puncher for Behavior Incentive Students Teachers Parents Supplies 3.5 X 2inch Animal Styles • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$152.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.02

Total project goal

$233.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $233.48

3 Donors

-$48.61

Donations toward project cost

-$41.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

match offer

-$24.31

Match offer toward project cost

-$20.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $159.93

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