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Ms. Thelisma from Irvington, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Care in the Classroom

Help me give my students what they need to succeed in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thelisma's classroom raised $514

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach an incredible group of second-grade bilingual students who are full of curiosity, determination, and a love for learning. Many of my students are English Language Learners, and they thrive in a classroom that is engaging, well-equipped, and organized to meet their diverse needs. They are eager to explore new concepts, express their creativity, and develop essential skills that will set them up for lifelong success.

The electric pencil sharpener and bulk pencils will ensure that students always have the tools they need to write and complete their work without interruption.

The giant classroom timer will help us manage transitions and keep students engaged during center activities. The sticky easel pads will allow us to create visual anchor charts that reinforce learning in reading, math, and science.

To foster positive behavior, the Magnetic Super Star Rewards Jar will encourage students to take ownership of their actions and celebrate their progress. The hall passes will provide a clear and organized system for movement throughout the school. Additionally, the composition notebooks and construction paper will allow students to practice writing, storytelling, and hands-on creativity.

Keeping our learning space clean is essential, and the broom and dustpan set along with the Swiffer Sweeper, will help maintain a tidy and welcoming classroom environment. Finally, the mochi squishy toys will serve as fun and engaging sensory tools to support students who need a little extra comfort and focus during the school day.

With these resources, my students will have the materials they need to be successful, engaged, and excited about learning every day. Thank you for considering a donation to our classroom—you are making a difference in the lives of young learners!

Ms. Thelisma Chancellor Ave Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Irvington, NJ 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Goefun Lined Sticky Easel pads, Flip Sticky Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Ruled Easel Paper 25x30 inches,30 Sheets per Pad, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $41.99 1 $41.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 1 $33.74
Fumete 400 Pcs Yellow Pencils Bulk Unsharpened Wood Pencils with Erasers 2 HB Pencil Wood Cased for Kids Students Back to School Office Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
400 Sheets Construction Paper for Kids, Heavyweight Construction Paper Bulk Colored Heavy Duty Craft Paper for Kids Easter Back to School Classrooms Supplies, A4, 8.3 x 11.9 Inches(Colorful) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Color Will Vary (73389) • Amazon Business $23.11 1 $23.11
Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Dry + Wet Floor Mopping and Sweeping Kit, Multi-Surface Kit for Floor Cleaning, Kit Includes 1 Sweeper, 14 Dry Sweeping Cloths, 5 Wet Mopping Cloths • Amazon Business $18.44 1 $18.44
Large Broom and Dustpan Set for Heavy Duty with 54" Long Handle, Windproof Stand Up Dustpan with Broom Combo for Indoor Outdoor Home Kitchen Room Office Lobby Floor and Pet Dog Hair • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
72 Pcs Magnetic Super Star Rewards Jar Positive Behavior Sticker Behavior Chart Tools for Teacher Students Behavior Jar Reward System for School Classroom Supplies Positive Incentive Chart Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
SEKEAHU Mochi Squishys Toys, Christmas Party Favors 25pcs Mini Kawaii Squishies, Stocking Stuffers for Kids Teens Adults, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Supplies, Birthday Gifts for Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
6 Sets Hall Passes for Classrooms, Unbreakable Hall Lanyards School Passes for Hall Bathroom Nurse Library Boy Girl and Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Carson Dellosa 36pc Traditional Manuscript Name Plates for Classroom, Name Plate for Desk With Alphabet, Number Line, Ruler, Addition Chart & More Classroom Essentials, Grades 1-3 Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $7.05 1 $7.05

Materials cost

$388.23

Vendor shipping charges

$12.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.07

Total project goal

$513.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$513.82

2 Donors

-$256.90

Donations toward project cost

-$218.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.53

match offer

-$256.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$218.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.54

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$0.00

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