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Ms. Tillis from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Basics Please!!

Help me give my students supplies for at home and/or school for a great start of the year.

  • $302 goal

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My Students

I am privileged to teach 45 outstanding students. My students are very inquisitive, creative, and extremely clever. We are a Title I school where over two-thirds of the population receives free or reduced-price lunch. Even through adversity, these students are still resilient, excited, and enthused about learning.

Our school is very culturally diverse, extremely competitive, and we strive for excellence daily.

Willing, ready, and always trying to stand out above the rest, we need to produce competitive scholars for the future. We are shining stars and would love to shine with or above the rest.

My Project

Help my students have supplies to learn whether at school or at home. The students need water bottles due to uncertainty of the pandemic and use of water fountains. The water bottles will be available for daily hydration. Scissors are just a must have for every classroom for creative activities.

These are daily materials the students will use in all subjects to complete class and/or home assignments.

Pens, incentive items, envelopes, scissors and certificates will be a support to getting off on the right foot. In addition, each scholar will have drawstring bag to keep their materials stored. These at school or home supplies will allow the scholars to continue to excel even during the uncertainty of the pandemic. These supplies will also help students not to share or use community materials and resources.

Ms. Tillis Jewel Askew 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.

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Houston, TX 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 45 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
J World New York Sundance Rolling Backpack Girl Boy Roller Bookbag, Quantum, One Size $59.99 1 $59.99
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Red) $59.99 1 $59.99
Inspirational Notepads Mini Motivational Journal Notebook Small Pocket Notepads for School Office Home Travel Gift Supplies, 10 Styles (40 Pieces) $27.99 1 $27.99
60 Pieces Inspirational Rubber Bracelet Motivational Quote Silicone Bracelets 20 Styles Black Stretch Wristbands for Men Women Teens (Bright Colors) $17.49 1 $17.49
Scissors, VERONES 8 Inch Soft Comfort-Grip Handles & Stainless Steel Sharp Blades Perfect for Cutting Paper, Fabric Photos, More, 15-Pack $15.99 1 $15.99
Kleenex Soothing Lotion Facial Tissues with Coconut Oil, Aloe & Vitamin E, 8 Cube Boxes, 65 Tissues Per Box (520 Total Tissues) $12.68 1 $12.68
Yoklili Punch Cards Circle Hand Punch Kit, 3.5" x 2", Incentive Loyalty Reward Card for Classroom Business Kids Behavior Students Teachers, Pack of 200 (10 Punches) $9.99 1 $9.99
Trend Enterprises Certificate of Award Colorful Classics Certificates, 8.5 x 11 Inches - 30 Piece, (T-2951) $7.29 1 $7.29
Yoklili 105 Pack Punch Cards, Incentive Loyalty Reward Card for Classroom Business Kids Behavior Students Teachers, 2 x 3.5 inches $6.90 1 $6.90
BIC Cristal Xtra Bold Fashion Ballpoint Pen, Bold Point (1.6mm), Assorted Colors, 24-Count (MSBAPP241-A-AST) $4.72 1 $4.72

Materials cost

$223.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.24

Total project goal

$301.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $301.62

5 Donors

-$168.68

Donations toward project cost

-$150.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.55

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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