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Ms. Sonde from Greenbelt, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Backpacks for Newcomer Students: Carrying Success Into the Classroom

Help me give my students a place to carry their materials to and from school.

  • $555 goal

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

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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

My kindergarten classroom is filled with bright and eager newcomer students who are just beginning their educational journey in the United States. Many of these students come from diverse backgrounds and face the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, language, and school environment. To support their success, I am seeking backpacks for each of my newcomer students to help them stay organized, feel prepared, and carry the tools they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. These backpacks will provide my students with a secure place to store and transport their school materials, such as books, folders, and personal items. Having a dedicated backpack will not only help them keep their belongings organized but also promote responsibility and independence. For many of my students, this may be their first experience with having their own school supplies, and a backpack can make a world of difference in how they approach their daily learning.

With these backpacks, my students can transition seamlessly between home and school, ensuring they always have access to their learning materials.

This simple yet essential item will help reduce the stress and anxiety that can come with being a newcomer, allowing my students to focus more on their learning and less on logistical challenges. The primary goal of this project is to provide each of my newcomer students with a high-quality backpack that they can use throughout the school year. By equipping them with a backpack, I aim to enhance their organizational skills and responsibility, ensure they have a secure place to store their learning materials both at school and at home, support their adjustment to the school environment by reducing logistical challenges, and foster a sense of ownership and pride in their educational journey.

Ms. Sonde Springhill Lake Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Greenbelt, MD View local requests

Nearly all 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barbie Girls 4 Piece Backpack Set | Kids Multicolor Rucksack Bundle with School Bag, Pencil Case, Lunch Bag & Water Bottle • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Bluey Backpack - Toddler Backpack Kindergarten or Preschool for Boys or Girls • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Disney Moana Backpack Girls Backpack | Girls School Backpack | Blue One Size • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Barbie Backpack and Lunch Box 6 Pc Bundle of 16" Barbie Bag, Lunch Bag, and More • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Fast Forward Bluey Backpack With Lunch Box for Kids | Insulated Lunch Bag Lunch Box for Boys, Girls, Toddlers | Backpack for School and Reusable Lunchbox • Amazon Business $27.28 1 $27.28
AI ACCESSORY INNOVATIONS Barbie 16" Backpack with Lunch Bag with Adjustable Shoulder Straps • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Spidey and His Amazing Friends Backpack and Lunch Box - 16” Spiderman Backpack, Spidey Lunch Box, Water Bottle, Tattoos, More | Avengers Backpack • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Batman Backpack and Lunch Box Bundle Set ~ Deluxe 16" Batman Backpack for Boys Kids with Insulated Lunch Bag and Stickers (Batman School Supplies) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bluey Backpack for Girls - Kids School Bag Travel Backpack Pink Childrens & Toddler Rucksack Ideal for Nursery and Daily Use • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Backpack With Lunch Box for Kids | Insulated Lunch Bag Lunch Box for Boys, Girls, Toddlers | Backpack for School and Reusable Lunchbox • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Bluey 15" Backpack Bingo Coco Rusty Honey Indy Chloe Snickers Kids School Bag • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Nintendo Sonic the Hedgehog Backpack Set - Bundle 16" Sonic Backpack Featuring Tails, Knuckles, Shadow Plus Stickers, Water Bottle, More | Sonic and Friends Backpack for Boys, Girls, Kids • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Spidey and His Amazing Friends Mini Backpack - Bundle with 11" Spiderman Backpack for Toddlers, Water Bottle, More | Spiderman Backpack for Boys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Barbie Mini Backpack - 11" Barbie Backpack w Stickers, Stampers, More • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Bluey Mini Backpack for Kids School Bag Bundle with 11" Backpack Plus Stickers, Stampers, and More School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Bluey Mini Backpack for Boys, Girls - Bundle with 11" Bluey School Bag for Toddlers, Water Bottle, Stickers, More | Bluey Mini Backpack School Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$410.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.23

Total project goal

$554.88

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