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Mrs. Linstruth from Lowell, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gaining Independence Through Basic School Supplies

Help me give my students basic school supplies so they can become as independent as possible.

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My Students

I teach at an urban school in Mass. My school is the second largest High School in Mass. My classroom is a substantially separate classroom for students with Autism. I currently have 10 students in my classroom. I have 8 boys and 2 girls. I have 6 verbal students, 2 students who use an IPAD (touch chat) to communicate, 1 student who uses a communication book, and 1 student who uses single pictures for communication. My students have diverse needs and ways of learning. One thing I love about my students is that they teach me new things every day. I think some days they teach me more than I have taught them.

My Project

My students come from low income families, and my school district is a low income school district. My school can't even supply basic classroom materials for my students to use. I have to buy all materials for my students. Also, my students are learning below grade level. What that means is the materials my students need (crayons, markers, scissors, glue sticks) are not supplied by the school, because High School students don't typically need these materials for class. My students will use these materials to work on IEP goals and learn to become as independent as possible. When my students leave High School at age 22 I need to make sure they are as independent as possible and have skills to become active participants in their communities.

Mrs. Linstruth Lowell High School Grades 9-12

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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Lowell, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VELCRO 3/4" Dots Combo Pack VELCRO Tape, Clear, 200/Case • Staples Advantage $42.49 3 $127.47
Crayola Crayons Classpack, 8 Colors, 800/Box • Staples Advantage $52.29 2 $104.58
Crayola Classpack Washable Markers, Broad Point, Assorted Colors, 200/Box • Staples Advantage $65.14 1 $65.14
Elmer's Glue Sticks, All-Purpose, 30/Pack • Staples Advantage $9.82 5 $49.10
Fiskars Children's Safety Scissors, Blunt, 5 in. Length, 1 3/4" Cut, 12/Pack • Staples Advantage $44.52 1 $44.52
Staples Invisible Tape, 1" Core, Clear, 3/4" x 1,296", 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $20.99 1 $20.99
Staples 9.5" Thermal & Cold Laminating Machine • Staples Advantage $20.58 1 $20.58
Staples Laminating Pouches, Letter, 3 Mil, 9" x 11 1/2", 50/Pk • Staples Advantage $6.86 3 $20.58

Materials cost

$452.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$489.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.43

Total project goal

$576.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $576.18

2 Donors

-$288.09

Donations toward project cost

-$244.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.21

match offer

-$288.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$244.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.21

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 $0.00

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