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Ms. Calhoun from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Needs and a Printer, Please!

My students need basic classroom supplies for day-to-day and a printer for special projects.

  • $494 goal

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My Students

Hello! I'm a 5th grade English and Language Arts teacher with a wide variety of students. I have English language learners, English as a second language, and special education students all included in my group of 45 students (two different classes).

My school is also a Title I school, meaning that most students receive free or reduced price lunch.

Within that dynamic, Hurricane Harvey hit our school community hard, and many families are still picking up the pieces (and will be for awhile).

My Project

In my classroom, our most important resource is the students' journals. This is where we write our notes, draft our writing, and show all of what we have learned. Glue sticks will help us consolidate separate worksheets into our hand written work. Also, scissors, kleenex, expo markers (for their white boards), and lysol wipes are basic classrooms supplies to keep our environment clean and ready for each day.

If my students can create, they truly understand a concept.

For this reason, I focus on creation in my classroom. I allow my students to show me and their classmates what they know in various forms throughout the year. Our printer will be used to print and scan for classroom projects.

Ms. Calhoun 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

45 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon Office and Business MX922 All One Printer, Wireless and mobile printing • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
Elmer's All Purpose Glue Sticks, 12 Pack, 0.77-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $9.67 8 $77.36
Expo Low Odor, Fine Tip, Black, Dry, Erase Marker, 2 Packs of 12, • Amazon Business $11.65 6 $69.90
Genuine Canon PGI-250 (6497B001) CLI-251 (6513B004) Color (Black, Cyan,Magenta,Yellow) Ink Tank 5-Pack • Amazon Business $65.84 1 $65.84
Westcott School Scissor Caddy with 24 Pointed 5" Kids Scissors with Anti-Microbial Protection • Amazon Business $31.93 1 $31.93
Kleenex Everyday Facial Tissues, 210 ct, (Pack of 18). Designs May Vary • Amazon Business $28.91 1 $28.91
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 240ct (3X80ct) • Amazon Business $11.03 2 $22.06

Materials cost

$383.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.07

Total project goal

$493.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $493.82

1 Donor

-$493.82

Donations toward project cost

-$419.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.07

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 $0.00

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