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

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Basic Needs

Help me give my students basic supplies to release their creative minds during class.

  • $440 goal

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My Students

I teach 30, wonderful students from various backgrounds. There are many challenges my students face daily, whether those be medical conditions, learning disabilities, or even strenuous custody battles. We are a Title I-funded school and the majority of our students are from low-income households. Even with all of the adversity in their lives, my students show up every day willing and ready to learn.

We pack every day with lessons that challenge our minds.

The students meet and exceed all challenges with a growth mindset. Please support our project.

My Project

I am requesting supplies for my classroom. Please help us add some basic classroom supplies to our room to enhance learning and engagement! The supplies include constructions paper, scissors, laminator sheets to create reusable centers, binder clips to keep everything together, highlighters and Post-It. The classroom supplies will be kept in the classroom and will be used during classroom instruction.

The classroom will be a more pleasant and a hands-on environment with a plentiful amount of supplies.

By having basic classroom supplies, students will have enough material to have engaging lessons. Basic supplies are important for the day to day function of the classroom. Thanks in advance for your support!

Mrs. Gillum Dr Gustavus Brown Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Gillum

Waldorf, MD 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

HBCU Alum 30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 200 Pouches (TP3854-200) • Staples $23.68 2 $47.36
TRU RED Teacher Pack 5" Kids Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Scissors, Straight Handle, Right and Left Handed, 24/Pack (TR55059) • Staples $41.49 1 $41.49
Staples 1 Subject Notebook, 8" x 10-1/2", College Ruled, 48/Pack (27498CT) • Staples $40.49 1 $40.49
Staples Poly Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", Wide Ruled, 80 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 24/Carton (41634CT) • Staples $34.99 1 $34.99
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 11" x 11", Bright Yellow (BN11) • Staples $6.79 4 $27.16
Post-it Super Sticky Meeting Notes, 8" x 6" Rio De Janeiro Collection, Lined, 45 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack (6845-SSPL) • Staples $13.29 2 $26.58
Expo BrightSticks Wet Erase Markers, Bullet Point, Assorted, 5/Pack (14075) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Yellow, 24/Pack (BL241YEL) • Staples $8.36 2 $16.72
Staples Construction Paper, 9"W x 12"L, Assorted, 200/Pack (23104) • Staples $5.49 3 $16.47
Crayola Project Giant Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 48/Pack (99-0078) • Staples $4.99 3 $14.97
Cosco Easycut Safety Cutter, Black/Blue (091508) • Staples $8.42 1 $8.42
Staples DuraMark Permanent Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, 6/Pack (19154) • Staples $3.59 2 $7.18
Staples 0.75" Binder Clips, Small, Black, 40/Pack (10667-CC) • Staples $4.79 1 $4.79
Staples 2" Binder Clips, Large, Black, 12/Pack (10669) • Staples $4.49 1 $4.49
Staples 1.25" Binder Clips, Medium, Black, 24/Pack (10668-CC) • Staples $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$319.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$373.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.98

Total project goal

$439.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $439.86

3 Donors

-$245.43

Donations toward project cost

-$208.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.81

match offer

-$194.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$165.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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