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Ms. Caswell from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just the Basics

Help me give my students a fresh start with the basic supplies they need for success!

  • $518 goal

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Ms. Caswell has another project! Donate to Packing Up Our Classroom to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $227.
2X

My Project

Help me provide my students with notebooks, pencils and snacks to make sure they are ready and prepared to learn this year. Some of my students have lunch as early as 9:05 am or as late as 1 pm when school starts at 7:30 am. So, they often need snacks to help get them through the day. Each student having their own composition notebook allows them to learn to take notes and stay organized with their learning. Of course, we always need pencils as those go missing all of the time. We also need some storage bins to keep our snacks and supplies safely stored from the mice and other critters that sometimes find their way into our classroom. Dry erase markers in multiple colors help to differentiate for diverse learners.

Ms. Caswell Abraham Lincoln High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

180 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rosmonde 12 Pack Bulk Composition Notebooks College Ruled, 200 Pages (100 Sheets), 9-3/4 x 7-1/2, Hard Cover College Ruled Notebooks, Assorted Colors Composition Notebook For School, Colors May Repeat • Amazon Business $24.44 10 $244.40
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 200 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
IRIS USA 6 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, Containers to Organize Shoes and Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $28.26 1 $28.26
Rosmonde 12 Pack Bulk Composition Notebook Wide Ruled, 200 Pages (100 Sheets), 9-3/4 x 7-1/2", Hard Cover Wide Ruled Notebook Bulk, Assorted Colors Composition Notebook For School, Colors May Repeat • Amazon Business $26.73 1 $26.73
Minekkyes 6-Pack Home Storage Bins, Plastic Container, Latching Box with Handle (Grey handle) • Amazon Business $26.55 1 $26.55
Rosmonde 12 Pack Bulk Composition Notebooks College Ruled, 200 Pages (100 Sheets), 9-3/4 x 7-1/2, Hard Cover College Ruled Notebooks, Assorted Colors Composition Notebook For School, Colors May Repeat • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39

Materials cost

$404.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.66

Total project goal

$517.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $517.76

2 Donors

-$517.76

Donations toward project cost

-$440.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.66

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