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Ms. Hay from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: Join Us in Classroom Donations

Help me give my students students pencils, sentence strips, a laminator, and other supplies to empower education and fuel their learning.

  • $281 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Hay has another project! Donate to Help Me Give My Students a Home Away from School. to help her classroom.

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Help Ms. Hay

Ms. Hay has another project! Donate to Help Me Give My Students a Home Away from School. to help her classroom.

$213 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

A laminator would be valuable tool in my classroom. It would enhance the durability, functionality, and appeal of educational materials. It would help me create resources that can withstand daily use, promote organization, and cater to diverse learning needs, ultimately contributing to a more effective and engaging learning environment.

Having previously sharpened #2 pencils in the classroom will contribute to a more effective learning environment by improving writing quality, reducing interruptions, fostering responsibility, and boosting students' confidence in their academic tasks.

It's a simple but effective way to enhance the overall classroom experience.

Ms. Hay Bowman Ashe Doolin Upper Academy Grades 6-8

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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Miami, FL 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

110 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 5 $54.50
150 Sheets Sentence Strips Word Strips Ruled Sentence Strips School Learning Sentence Strips, 3 x 12 Inch for School Office Supplies, 6 Pieces (White) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Samstar 2 Pack File Folder Box, Mesh Metal File Crate Organizer Box Hanging File Holder Rack Frame, Letter Size, Black • Amazon Business $36.57 1 $36.57
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $32.20 1 $32.20
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) Paper • Amazon Business $26.90 1 $26.90
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98

Materials cost

$205.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.04

Total project goal

$280.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $280.24

1 Donor

-$140.12

Donations toward project cost

-$119.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.02

match offer

-$140.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.02

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 $0.00

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