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Mrs. McGowan from Laurel, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Needs For Everyday Learning

Help me give my students basic school supplies such as copy paper and easel pads for anchor charts.

  • $186 goal

This project expired on April 1, 2025.

This project expired on April 1, 2025.

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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

There is so much that goes into the day-to-day activities within a classroom. Many of those activities and ideas require a lot of resources. Replenishing and finding those resources throughout the year can often be tricky.

The materials copy paper and easel pads for this DonorsChoose project will assist in creating centers and other daily learning activities.

The copy paper will be used to create centers and other learning resources. The easel pads will be used to make anchor charts to use as visual support posters for students during whole group activities.

These items can be used across all subject areas. These materials are used throughout the year as students work with me in small groups. All of these resources will contribute greatly to student learning!

Thank you for your support.

Mrs. McGowan Oaklands Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 Mrs. McGowan

Laurel, 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hammermill Printer Paper, 20 Lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11 - 8 Ream (4,000 Sheets) - 92 Bright, Made in the USA • Amazon Business $46.38 1 $46.38
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $36.54 1 $36.54
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $35.69 1 $35.69

Materials cost

$118.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.80

Total project goal

$185.31

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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