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Ms. Heller from Worcester, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First-Year Teacher! Building My Classroom

Help me give my students the essential materials needed to support their learning: pencils, folders, notebooks, crayons, etc.

  • $598 goal

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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 materials will be the basic supplies necessary for learning. As a first-year teacher, I am starting with a blank slate, and I want my students to have the essentials for my classroom. These materials will allow me to provide my students with the necessary tools to support their learning.

The supplies on this list are essential items that are used during everyday lessons.

These items will make me a productive teacher and be better equipped to serve my students, not only this coming year but in future years too.

Each student will be provided with:

-A reading notebook to complete ELA prompts

-A folder to store and organize their homework

-Pencils and crayons for their desk

-Scissors will be used during hands-on lessons

Ms. Heller
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dunwell Plastic Folders with Pockets - (Black, 3 Pack), 2 Pocket Poly Folders for School, Home or Office, Durable Heavy Duty File Folders, Includes Removable Adhesive Labels • Amazon Business $7.00 10 $70.00
Easel Whiteboard - Magnetic Portable Dry Erase Easel Board 36 x 24 Tripod Whiteboard Height Adjustable, 3' x 2' Flipchart Easel Stand White Board for Office or Teaching at Home & Classroom • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Mead Spiral Notebook, 6 Pack, 1-Subject, College Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Assorted Colors (73065) • Amazon Business $7.03 9 $63.27
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $42.54 1 $42.54
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $41.01 1 $41.01
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Blue, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442B-12) • Amazon Business $18.22 2 $36.44
2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Magnetic Shelf Metal Floating Book Shelves for Kids Room Magnetic Book Display Shelf Magnetic Book Shelf for Kids Room Teacher Whiteboard Classroom (Black) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Product of Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencil, HB #2, Yellow Barrel, 96ct. - [Bulk Savings] • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Paper Mate Flair Point-Guard Porous Point Pens, 12 Black Pens. • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, Black 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.47 1 $11.47
Magnets for Whiteboard, 40 pcs Transparent Crystal Colour Fridge Magnet, Refrigerator Magnets, Small Push Pin Magnets for Whiteboard, Fridge, Office, Classroom and Map Magnets • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
LOVIMAG Strong Magnetic Hooks, 25lbs Metal Magnet with Hooks, Magnetic Hooks for Hanging Heavy Duty,Refrigerator, Cruise Cabins, Whiteboard-12 Pack • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
24 Pack Magnetic Clips, Heavy Duty Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Magnets with Clips, Magnets for Whiteboard, Locker, Photo Displays, Ideal as Classroom School Kitchen Office Home Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Teacher Lesson Planner 2023-2024: July 2023-June 2024 Academic Year Lesson Plan Grade and Record Books for Teachers (Yellow & Green Watercolor Flowers) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$470.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.56

Total project goal

$597.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$597.07

6 Donors

-$590.01

Donations toward project cost

-$507.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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$0.00

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