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Mrs. Barrett from Altus, OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Barrett's Reading Rainbow Project

Help me give my students a fresh fun classroom with all the school supplies such as binders, washable markers, headphones, notebooks, and more.

  • $615 goal

This project expired on May 7, 2025.

This project expired on May 7, 2025.

My Project

First, I want to say how much I love teaching, and the students are just spectacular! I would love to help refresh our classroom for 2025. I have noticed some of our supplies running thin. One of the first things I saw that we are in desperate need of is headphones. My students use these every single day, and many need to be replaced because usage throughout the year. We also use pencils, paper, and composition books for ELA, writing, spelling, math, science, and social studies each and everyday. I would love to keep that on hand for my classroom throughout the rest of the school year. I know on our school supply list that we had 3-pronged folders, but I really think binders will work better for organization. The students have password sheets, spelling lists, multiplication charts, and so much more that they need to have a place for in their desks. I am also requesting a class set of scissors, markers, and colored pencils for our special projects that we work on throughout the year. One of those being a published book, and my Reading Rainbow Project which helps the students really get interested in reading. This also brings art into the mix with reading. Anything that you could help provide would be so appreciated by my students this year.

Mrs. Barrett Altus Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

23 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsill Economy View Binder, 1 Inch, Round Ring, White, Pack of 12 - Durability • School Specialty $59.99 2 $119.98
Shuttle Art 304 Pack Washable Markers, 16 Assorted Colors Broad Line Conical Tip Large Markers Bulk with a Box, Bonus Caps, Home Classroom School Supplies for Toddlers Kids Adults Students Teachers • Amazon Business $56.98 1 $56.98
Kids Headphones 24 Pack Bulk for School Classroom Students, Ladont Class Set Headsets Perfect for Children Toddler Teen Boys Girls and Adult (8 Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Oxford Spiral Notebook 18 Pack, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, 3-Hole Punch, Assorted Colors, 70 Sheets (65206) • Amazon Business $22.07 2 $44.14
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Classpack© of 240 • Nasco $38.36 1 $38.36
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Golf Pencils, No 2 HB, Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 72 • School Specialty $17.99 2 $35.98
Reginary 48 Pcs Kids Scissors Bulk 5 Inch Student Scissors Children Blunt Tip Safety Scissors Multipurpose Rounded Tip Scissors for Office Home School Craft Supplies, Multicolor • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, Notebook Paper, Wide Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets per Pack (73183), Pack of 3 White • Amazon Business $10.43 2 $20.86
EOOUT 26 Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, Composition Notebooks, Lined Journals Bulk with Rainbow Spines, 10 Colors, 60 Pages Lined Paper for Kids, Women Girls, School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$416.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $35.55

Sales tax

 $33.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$521.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.11

Total project goal

$614.05

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