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Mrs. Netzer from Princeton, ME is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics

My students need basic supplies so they can focus on learning in math, not on if they have a pencil.

  • $460 goal

This project expired on January 6, 2019.

This project expired on January 6, 2019.

My Students

We live in rural Maine with limited resources and a high level of poverty. The students in our school need to be supported to succeed academically and find how they best learn. I teach junior high level mathematics in a small school. My students enjoy the flexibility of learning in small group environments and with teachers who look after not only their academic needs, but their needs as a whole. The more we encourage our students to succeed academically, they more they will thrive throughout their lives.

My Project

I teach math and require that my students always have white board markers and pencils with erasers. For some students it's hard to always have those supplies, especially as the year goes on and they need to replenish. Also, I use folders to keep student work for when I have a sub. Tissues, well everyone needs those.

Having the basic supplies for them makes students more ready to work.

Looking for markers or pencils takes time and worrying about replenishing supplies can be a big stress. By having what we need for supplies when we need them we can focus on education and learning.

Mrs. Netzer
Grades 6-8
    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

    This project will reach 50 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo 80001 Low Odor Chisel Point Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Alcohol-Based Ink, Designed for Whiteboards, Glass and Most Non-Porous Surfaces, Black, 12 Units per Box, Pack of 2 Boxes, 24 Markers Total • Amazon Business $14.00 10 $140.00
Dixon Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencils with Erasers, SIX Presharpened Boxes of 12, 72 Pencils Total (13806SP) • Amazon Business $14.38 5 $71.90
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, Flat Box, 130 Tissues per Flat Box, 8 Packs • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Paper Mate 3930158 EraserMate Erasable Pen, Medium Point, Black, 12-Count • Amazon Business $9.67 3 $29.01
Emraw Pencil Top Erasers Pink Color Fun Mini Chisel Shaped Eraser Top Cap for Any Standard Pencil - Use in School, Home & Office (50 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
C-Line Two-Pocket Heavyweight Poly Portfolio, For Letter Size Papers, Includes Business Card Slot, Assorted Colors, 36 pack (33950-36) • Amazon Business $27.37 1 $27.37

Materials cost

$338.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.86

Total project goal

$459.05

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