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Ms. Murphy from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics

Help me give my students the school supplies they need to be motivated and successful this school year!

  • $507 goal

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My Students

My students come to school every day with a desire to learn despite their home environments. My school is a Title I campus which means a large percentage of students receive free lunch. Some families receive a backpack full of food to take home for the weekends. Even though they face many economic and emotional challenges, my students want and need to be successful!

For many of my students, coming to school is the best part of their day.

This has become especially true after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. My students deserve to have access to materials that will foster their love of learning and fun!

My Project

My students come from hard-working families that may struggle to meet their basic needs. I would like to have a classroom that is prepared with a supply of basic school items for those families that will not be able to purchase school supplies. The school supplies will be used throughout the school year to organize, motivate, and allow creative thinking for my students.

The notebooks, pencils, and markers will allow my families to focus on their student's learning instead of where and how they will purchase basic supplies.

Your dedication in helping fund this project will allow a group of students to become successful and confident in their learning.

Ms. Murphy Jewel Askew Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Houston, TX 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

53 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
South Shore 5-Shelf Storage Bookcase, Pure White • Amazon Business $84.54 1 $84.54
Crayola Broad Line Washable Markers, Classpack Bulk Markers, 200 Count • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Mead Spiral Notebook, Wide Ruled, 3 Subject, 120 Sheets, 10.5" x 8", Assorted Colors, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $20.37 2 $40.74
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, 10-1/2" x 7-1/2", Assorted Colors, 24 Pack (05510) • Amazon Business $35.44 1 $35.44
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Amazon Brand - Solimo Facial Tissues, 160 Tissues per Box (18 Flat Boxes) • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
Akro-Mils 10126 26 Drawer Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinet, 20-Inch by 10-1/4-Inch by 6-3/8-Inch, Black • Amazon Business $21.56 1 $21.56
Bostitch Office Metal Executive Stapler - 3 in 1 Stapler - One Finger, No Effort, Spring Powered Stapler, Black/Gray (INP28) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
Blue Summit Supplies 25 Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Designed for Office and Classroom Use, Red, 25 Pack Colored 2 Pocket 3 Prong Folders • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Paper • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Blue Summit Supplies 25 Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Designed for Office and Classroom Use, Yellow, 25 Pack Colored 2 Pocket 3 Prong Folders • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mr. Pen - Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers, 130 Pieces Cap Erasers, Eraser Tops, Pencil Eraser Toppers, School Erasers for Kids, School Supplies for Teachers, Eraser Pencil, Earasers, Eraser Caps • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$394.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.98

Total project goal

$506.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.55

1 Donor

-$506.55

Donations toward project cost

-$430.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.98

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