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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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Creating a Space for Imagination, Growth, and Achievement

Help me give my students tools and opportunities to unlock their full creative potential!

  • $255 goal

This project expired on April 12, 2025.

This project expired on April 12, 2025.

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

These classroom supplies can significantly enhance organization, efficiency, and student engagement. File boxes help organize student work, assignments, and resources, creating a streamlined system for submitting and retrieving materials, while also storing group project supplies. Post-its are versatile for brainstorming, labeling, quick feedback, and encouraging student reflections during lessons. Sheet protectors allow for reusable worksheets with dry-erase markers, preserving classroom visuals like posters and anchor charts, and keeping long-term projects neat. Laminating pouches ensure durability for frequently used items such as flashcards, name tags, and awards, while magnetic file holders provide accessible storage on whiteboards for handouts, folders, or subject-specific materials. Finally, Velcro dots are ideal for creating interactive learning tools, such as matching games, movable charts, and hands-on activities. Together, these supplies foster an organized and dynamic learning environment, helping students stay focused and engaged.

Ms. Hay Bowman Ashe Doolin Upper Academy Grades PreK-2

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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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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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KTRIO 500 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size • Amazon Business $24.89 2 $49.78
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Holiday & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $20.69 2 $41.38
IRIS USA File Box Plastic File Organizer for Letter/Legal File, Document Box, Storage Bin Tote Organizer with Durable and Secure Latching Lid, Stackable, Nestable, BPA-Free, Clear 35 Qt. 4 Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MFTEK Magnetic File Holder 6 Pockets Paper Holder, Hanging File Organizer Magazine Rack Office Supplies Storage for File Cabinets, Whiteboard, Magnetic Mail Letter Holder for Refrigerator • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 2 $23.48
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Assorted Bright Colors, 3x3 in, 15 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad, 2x the Sticking Power, Recyclable, Multi-color • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00

Materials cost

$183.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.18

Total project goal

$254.55

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