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Mrs. McElhenny from Adelphi, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make History Come Alive in the Classroom!

Help me give my students some basic supplies and tools to be successful in school. These include tissues, colored pencils, Black History Month decorations, and fun historical graphic novels. You too can help make history come alive in the classroom!

  • $621 goal

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Mrs. McElhenny has another project! Donate to Help My Students Gain a Global Perspective to help her classroom.

$816 - complete this project and be a hero

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

We are a Title 1 school outside of Washington, D.C. with over 1100 students, the majority of whom receive free and reduced meals.

Please help supply the leaders of tomorrow with some basics to get through the school year.

Pencils, sharpeners, tissues, highlighters, and sticky notes would be greatly appreciated. Shooting for the stars, I also added some colored pencils for map work, historical graphic novels (because history can be fun!), and black history month decorations.

Thank you in advance for considering this DonorsChoose project!

Mrs. McElhenny Buck Lodge Middle School 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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Adelphi, MD 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack, 240 Count, Bulk Classroom Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $45.76 1 $45.76
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 576 pencils in box • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales' Second 3-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
16 Pcs Classroom Storage Baskets Classroom Pencil Organizer Bins Plastic Book Baskets for Classroom Library Plastic Storage Baskets Trays for Desk Drawer Home Office Organizing, 10.2 x 6.5 X2.4 Inch • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales 3-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, With Pump, 8 Fl Oz (Pack Of 12) • Amazon Business $27.40 1 $27.40
SHARPIE Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Color Highlighters, Value Pack, 36 Count • Amazon Business $27.09 1 $27.09
Pendaflex Reinforced Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Teal, 1/5 Cut, 25/BX (4152 1/5 TEA) • Amazon Business $23.14 1 $23.14
History America Join Or Die Unframed Art Print | Benjamin Franklin Political Cartoon American Revolution Poster | 11 3/4 x 36 inches | Tea Stained • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Origami Craze Paper 500 Sheets, Premium Quality for Arts and Crafts, 6-inch Square Sheets, 20 Vivid Colors, Same Color on Both Sides, 100 Design E-Book Included (See back of the cover for download info) • Amazon Business $22.70 1 $22.70
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Energy Boost, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green),Recyclable (654-6SSAU) • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Lysol Disinfectant Handi-Pack Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, for Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 480 Count (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $18.44 1 $18.44
School Smart 1485739 Railroad Board, 4-ply Thickness, 22" x 28", Assorted Color (Pack of 25) • Amazon Business $17.02 1 $17.02
Scholastic Teacher's Friend Notable African Americans Bulletin Board (TF8026), Multiple Colors Large • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Brand - Presto! Ultra-Soft 3-Ply Premium Facial Tissues, 66 Tissues per Box, 18 Cube Boxes (1188 Tissues total) • Amazon Business $14.57 1 $14.57
HAUS AND HUES African American Wall Art Black History Posters for Classroom Black History Month Posters & African American Decor, US History Classroom Decorations UNFRAMED (8" x 10") • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
STAEDTLER pencil sharpener, premium quality sharpener with screw-on lid, prevents accidental openings, compact size for pencil case and work-station, 511 63BK (Pack of 1) , Assorted colors. • Amazon Business $3.42 4 $13.68
Trend Enterprises Sparkle Playful Combo Ready Letters (216 Piece), 4", Teal • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
JapanBargain 3024, Japanese 6-inch Origami Folding Paper Case Box Storage Container for Craft Cardstock Stamp Sewing Kit Tools, Made in Japan, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50

Materials cost

$462.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$527.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.12

Total project goal

$620.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $620.80

2 Donors

-$183.39

Donations toward project cost

-$175.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$413.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$351.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.54

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