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

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Classroom Basics Needed!

Help me give my students classroom basics to successfully be prepared for the opening of school.

  • $497 goal

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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 Students

I am an ESE (Special Education)/Reading teacher at a middle school in Miami. I teach and support students who have Emotional/Behavior Disorders and learning difficulties. My school is a Title I school, which means that about 99% of the students at my school receive free or reduced-price lunch due to their low socioeconomic status. The school is in a high poverty neighborhood so many of my students come from families that struggle financially. As a result, my students endure more problems than average children, and these problems interfere with and hinder their learning.

My Project

School supplies such as paper, pencils, notebooks, sharpeners are the classroom basic that every student needs. When my students are prepared they are ready to learn.

With the items selected my students will have pencils, pens, notebooks, sharpeners, masks, highlighters, etc so that they are ready and equipped with the essentials that they need to begin school with a fresh start.

When they come to class I will have a bag prepared for them where they will have all their basic essentials. I will store away all the left over supplies and have them available as needed for the students.

Dr. Opoku Georgia Jones - Ayers Middle School Grades 6-8

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 Dr. Opoku

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

207 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Earbuds with Microphone - Wholesale 50 Pack Earphones Noodle Headphone with Mic Multi Colored Ear Buds Bulk for School Classroom Students Kids and Adult (50Pack,Mix10color) • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, 10-1/2" x 7-1/2", Assorted Colors, 24 Pack (05510) • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
24 Packs - 3 Ring Canvas Cloth Pencil Pouches in Bulk Assorted Color Bundles (24 Pencil Cases in 8 Colors) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SEAKOS Dream Color Acrylic Stapler Set,Desk Stapler,Office and Home Stapler,Students Stapler,Tape Dispenser,Stapler Remover,Free 1000pcs 26/6 Staples——Multicolor • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Purell SINGLES Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel, Fragrance Free, 125 Count Single-Use Travel Size Packets - 9620-12-125EC • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Yoobi | 3-Ring Binders | 1 Inch D-Ring | Solid Multicolor Variety Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sharpie Liquid Pocket Highlighters Assorted Colors | Chisel Tip Highlighter Pens, 24 Count • Amazon Business $8.48 2 $16.96
Kleenex Everyday 9 x Pocket Tissues Packs - 8 Packs Included • Amazon Business $3.83 4 $15.32
Post-it Super Sticky Notes Value Pack, 24 Pads, Convenient School Bus Carry and Storage Case, 2X The Sticking Power, 3x3 in, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow), Recyclable (654-24SSBUS) • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Featuring Mystic Gem Color Markers, Assorted, 24 Count • Amazon Business $15.20 1 $15.20
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 40-Count , Black • Amazon Business $7.05 2 $14.10
24 Pack Dual Hole Pencil Sharpener Manual Pencil Sharpeners with Lid for School Home Office Using,ForTomorrow Assorted Bulk Hand Held Pencil Sharpener (24 Assorted Packs with Lid) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Pack • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (EPS4-BLUE) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Amazon Basics Economy, Showcase View, 3 Ring Binder with 1 Inch D-Ring - White, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $11.12 1 $11.12
Amazon Basics 3 Ring Binder Dividers With 8 Tabs, Paper Binder Dividers, Insertable Multicolor Plastic Tabs, Pack of 12 Sets (96 Dividers Total) • Amazon Business $6.35 1 $6.35
WeiBo Correction Tape Eraser, Easy To Use Applicator for Instant Corrections, For Office Administration, Note Taking, Marking, Crafting, Bullet Journal, Scrapbooking (Pack Of 9, 236" x 0.2", White)… • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Mr. Pen Pencil Top Erasers, Cap Erasers, 120 Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
3ply Disposable Face Mask, 50 Count • Amazon Business $1.99 3 $5.97
KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 Inches Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size, 50 Pack • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Amazon Basics Invisible Tape, 3/4" x 27.8 yds, 6 pack • Amazon Business $5.07 1 $5.07
Post-it Page Markers, 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in, Assorted Bright Colors, 50 Sheets/Pad, 10 Pads/Pack (670-10AB) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 60-Count • Amazon Business $4.32 1 $4.32
EXPO 81505 Block Eraser Dry Erase Whiteboard Board Eraser, Soft Pile, 5 1/8 W x 1 1/4 H - Pack of 1 , Black • Amazon Business $2.79 1 $2.79

Materials cost

$355.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.53

Total project goal

$496.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.84

2 Donors

-$237.40

Donations toward project cost

-$211.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.24

match offer

-$248.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.02

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