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Ms. Melo from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back-to-school: Year 6!

Help me give my students a fully re-stocked classroom to welcome them back to!

  • $534 goal

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Ms. Melo has another project! Donate to Stocking Up on Science Class Supplies to help her classroom.

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You can complete this project for $426.
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Help Ms. Melo

Ms. Melo has another project! Donate to Stocking Up on Science Class Supplies to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $426.
2X

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The goal of my project is to restock my classroom before students return. Students will directly use items such as pencils and folders daily. We also need to re-fill our classroom colored pencil set, as well as basic cleaning supplies we use frequently. The other office supplies are materials I use around the classroom to put up decorations, student work, anchor charts, and organize instructional materials.

Help make my classroom ready to go for my students!

They're a hardworking and energetic group of kids, and they deserve a space that is fully stocked and functional so that they feel good about the place they're learning in. Thanks in advance for your consideration!

Ms. Melo Northwest 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.

More about Ms. Melo

Chicago, IL 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

150 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.84 8 $94.72
Oxford Two-Pocket Folders, Assorted Colors, Letter Size, 25 per box (57513) • Amazon Business $9.64 8 $77.12
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $41.08 1 $41.08
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Multipurpose Removable Mounting Tape Adhesive Grip,Reusable Strong Sticky Wall Tape Strips Transparent Tape Poster Carpet Tape for Paste Items,Household (9.85FT) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Topspeeder 6 Pack 6 Inch Display Stands Plate Stands for Display Metal Black Square Wire Plate Stand Holder for Picture, Decorative Plate, Photo Easel and Artistic Work • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
Amazon Basics 2 Ply Paper Towel - Flex-Sheets - 12 Value Rolls (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $16.22 1 $16.22
Kleenex Expressions Soothing Lotion Facial Tissues with Coconut Oil, Aloe & Vitamin E, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues Per Box (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80 Count (Pack of 4)​ • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Apple Cinnamon, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Sproutbrite Science Classroom Decorations - Banner and Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle SchooL Themes • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80
Round Magnets with Adhesive Backing - 120 PCs Flexible Self Adhesive Magnets for Crafts - Small Sticky Magnetic Dots are Alternative to Magnetic Tape, Strip and Stickers • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Crisp Linen, 19 Fl. Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Tranquil Lavender & Aloe, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
EXPO Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22-Ounce • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Pine Wonderland, 3.35 Fl Oz, 5 Count • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 2 Inches x 800 Inches, Clear - 2 Count • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
Master Magnetics - B005HYDC68 Roll-N-Cut Flexible Magnetic Tape Refill - 1/16" Thick x 1/2" Wide x 15 feet. (1 roll), 07518 • Amazon Business $7.78 1 $7.78
Band-Aid Brand Sterile Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, Comfortable Flexible Protection & Wound Care for Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Pad Designed to Cushion Painful Wounds, One Size, 100 ct • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Avery Self-Adhesive Removable Labels, 0.5 x 1.75 Inches, White, 840 per Pack (05422) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
Eureka Mini Stickers for Teachers and Kids, 1800 pcs • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Scotch Double Sided Tape, Permanent, 1/2 in x 400 in, 2 Dispensers/Pack (137DM-2) • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$416.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.98

Total project goal

$533.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $533.21

7 Donors

-$265.43

Donations toward project cost

-$227.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.81

match offer

-$265.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.36

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