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Ms. Beres from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Design and Shine!

Help me give my students display boards, construction paper, markers, tape, borders, and a paper cutter for presenting their Science Fair and Invention Convention projects.

  • 5 donors
  • $934 goal

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My Project

I absolutely love my students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new ideas. They are creative problem-solvers who thrive on hands-on projects and enjoy sharing their discoveries with others. Each resource I’m requesting—display boards, construction paper, markers, tape, borders, and a paper cutter—will help them showcase their work professionally and stay organized. With these tools, they’ll design eye-catching presentations for our Science Fair and Invention Convention, boosting their confidence and motivating them to dig even deeper into their projects.

My students deserve the best resources to proudly present their research and ideas.

Having these supplies on hand allows them to focus on learning rather than worrying about how to display their work. Providing high-quality materials will spark their pride in what they accomplish and inspire them to keep experimenting and creating.

What makes my students truly special is their diverse perspectives and a genuine drive to learn. They come from all sorts of backgrounds, each offering a unique point of view. Their eagerness to question, design, and solve problems never fails to amaze me. With the right presentation supplies, they’ll be empowered to showcase their talents, and this experience will leave a lasting impact on their academic and personal growth.

Ms. Beres Interdistrict Discovery Magnet Grades 6-8

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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Bridgeport, CT 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

96 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RiteCo 22101 Tri-Fold Display Boards, 48" x 36", White (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $77.86 4 $311.44
Westcott CarboTitanium Guillotine Paper Trimmer - 15" • Blick Art Materials $74.68 1 $74.68
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.5 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls With One Tape Dispenser • Amazon Business $13.25 4 $53.00
Elmer's 730-204 Board Mate Science Fair Project Titles, White Repositionable Self-adhesive Labels, Set Includes 9 Project Titles + 1 Blank Title, Pack of 10 Sets • Amazon Business $4.97 10 $49.70
Tru-Ray 12" x 18" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets/Pack (P103063) • Quill.com $10.91 4 $43.64
Simply Genius (12 Pack Patterned and Colored Duct Tape Variety Pack Tape Rolls Craft Supplies for Kids Adults Patterned Duct Tape Colors, 10 Yards, 120 Yards Total, Animal Patterns • Amazon Business $39.09 1 $39.09
18 Packs Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders in 18 Colors, 300 Feet Polka Dot Rolled Scalloped Border Trim Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Wall Classroom Decoration (Multicolored,Classic Style) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
18 Packs Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders in 18 Colors, 300 Feet Polka Dot Rolled Scalloped Border Trim Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Wall Classroom Decoration (Multicolored,Polka Dots) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Cosmic Colors, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $24.67 1 $24.67
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $24.04 1 $24.04
12 Packs Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders 196.8 ft Colorful Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Trim Bulletin Board Decorations for Bulletin Borders Wall Decor (Dot) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
GiftExpress 12 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls,12 Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great Do It Yourelf Art Kit Home School • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Assorted Tips, Black, Set of 6 • School Specialty $9.37 1 $9.37
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $8.46 1 $8.46
Double Sided Tape for Crafts, Double-Sided Tape for Arts, Scrapbook Supplies, Photography, Gifts Box, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Backing, Tear-by-Hand, 6 Roll Heavy Duty Multi-Size Adhesive Tape • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$749.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$793.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.06

Total project goal

$933.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $933.74

4 Donors

-$592.00

Donations toward project cost

-$514.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.55

match offer

-$328.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$279.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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 $0.00

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