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Mrs. Newman from Indianapolis, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials Needed!

Help me give my students glue, scissors, paper clips, binders, photo backdrop and book on academic strategies.

  • $401 goal

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My Students

“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me?” – Ayn Rand

I teach 25 pretty awesome first-grade students and I love each and every one of them.

Every one of these students is​ special and unique in their own way. Most speak fluent Spanish and are beginning to learn the English language. Some come from homes where a grandparent is their primary caretaker. A couple of students belong to our nutrition club, a program where students are sent home with a backpack of food to help feed their families over the weekend. But, while they have their own challenges, every single family sends their child to school prepared to learn every day. I take my job very seriously and want nothing but the best for my students. While I may have high expectations of behavior and student work, all of my students know I care about each one of them.

My Project

These requested materials will help in so many ways. The strategies book will help me help my scholars to be the best they can be in the classroom! We are in desperate need of scissors, binders, ​and glue. We started the year with all three and we need to be replenished!! I am requesting large magnetic chart paper to help when we are writing and discussing proper spacing. It is large enough for all to see. I am requesting two photo backdrops so when we celebrate successes, we have the most awesome backdrops for our pictures!!

Your support in helping me to provide these important materials will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Mrs. Newman Tindley Renaissance Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

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Indianapolis, IN 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PRE-REFERRAL COMPLETE KIT • HAWTHORNE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. $156.00 1 $156.00
PP539 - Giant Magnetic Lined Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
MME 5x7Ft Red Carpet Curtain Backdrop Youtube Background Photo Video Studio Photography ME075 • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Avery 1" Durable View 3 Ring Binder, Slant Ring, Holds 8.5" x 11" Paper, 4 White Binders (17012) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
200-Pack Standard (Not Economy) Weight Clear Sheet Protectors by Office Square • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
ExcelFu 130 Pcs Binder Clips Paper Clamp Clips Paper Binder Assorted 6 Sizes, Black • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Schoolworks 153520-1004 Blunt Kids Scissors Classpack of 12, 5 Inch • Amazon Business $12.71 1 $12.71
AmazonBasics 3-Ring Binder, 1.5 Inch Rings - 4-Pack (White) • Amazon Business $11.93 1 $11.93
7x5ft Back to School Photography Backdrops, MeeQee Blackboard Classroom Backdrop for School Multicolor Drawing Pencils Chalkboard Photo Studio Background for Student, BTS628 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Officemate Giant Paper Clips, Pack of 10 Boxes of 100 Clips Each (1,000 Clips Total) (99914) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
SCT1075 - It’s My Birthday! Sticker Badges • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$306.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.13

Total project goal

$400.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$400.87

1 Donor

-$400.87

Donations toward project cost

-$340.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.13

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$0.00

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