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Mrs. Hodgson from N. Highlands, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My First Classroom

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My Project

Dear Family, Friends, and Education Community,

For the first time in my career, I will have my own classroom as a special education teacher, and will mostly teach students in the middle school grades.

As their special education teacher (referred to as “resource teacher”), I am responsible for providing explicit and individualized instruction in order to help them learn, absorb, and reproduce the content in their classes. The essential materials, such as markers, pens, pencils, varieties of paper, extra headphones, learning posters, and manipulative items (e.g., paper money) are crucial for my classroom. As a resource teacher, I create individualized educational plans for each student, which include personalized learning goals, accommodations, and supports. Having items like binders, folders, white-out, tape, a laminator, paper shredder, and organizational bins allow to me to do this efficiently and effectively. Lastly, I take personal responsibility in teaching my students the skills they will need to have a successful, independent, and healthy life. To give some examples, I teach lessons on applying for jobs, what it means to have perspective and empathy, and how to effectively and appropriately communicate with peers and adults.

I am writing this letter in hopes for donations of items and materials to help me build an inclusive, safe, and education-focused environment for all students that enter my classroom. When students feel heard and cared for, they give us the best version of themselves. That's why it's so important to me to have the basic items they might need to do well in school that day, such as snacks, calming fidgets, or a loving place to go. Any contribution is greatly appreciated by me and my students.

Mrs. Hodgson Frederick Joyce Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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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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
Everyone Is Welcome Bundle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $84.58 1 $84.58
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Menu, 3 Mil (TP385625) • Quill.com $28.99 2 $57.98
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator • Blick Art Materials $55.63 1 $55.63
Learning Resources Classroom Light Filters for Ceiling Lighting Blue/White Set of 3 Seasons (1233) • Staples $27.16 2 $54.32
Swissdigital Design - Katy Rose Backpack - Black and Rose Gold • Best Buy Education $53.82 1 $53.82
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 3 $38.67
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $37.80 1 $37.80
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers 1.5 oz. 72 Packs/Box (CAM13539) • Staples $36.91 1 $36.91
Children's Sensory Fidget Toys • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Insignia - 10-Sheet Crosscut Paper/CD Shredder - Black • Best Buy Education $34.57 1 $34.57
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars Oats & Honey 1.5 Oz. 28/Box (2382) • Staples $17.12 2 $34.24
Insignia - Ergonomic Laptop Stand with Adjustable Height and Angle for Laptops up to 17" Wide - Silver • Best Buy Education $25.89 1 $25.89
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 2 $25.80
Advantus Nantucket Weave Bins Black/White 3/Pack (39220) • Staples $20.72 1 $20.72
Round World Products Kid's Wall Map - World • Blick Art Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Be Kind! Motivational Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.44 1 $14.44
Staples College Ruled Filler Paper 8.5 x 11 White 400 Sheets/Pack (ST27521D) • Staples $6.95 2 $13.90
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $13.27 1 $13.27
Logitech - M220 SILENT Wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse - Rose • Best Buy Education $12.28 1 $12.28
Four Types of Writing Teaching Poster Set • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 1 $11.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black 12/Pack (80001) • Staples $11.81 1 $11.81
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.67 1 $10.67
JLab - JBuddies Studio Wired Over-the-Ear Headphones - Gray/Purple • Best Buy Education $10.29 1 $10.29
JLab - JBuddies Studio Wired Over-the-Ear Headphones - Gray/Blue • Best Buy Education $10.29 1 $10.29
Order of Operations Colossal Poster • Teachers' School Supply $9.99 1 $9.99
Apple - USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter - White • Best Buy Education $9.00 1 $9.00
Paper Mate Arrowhead Cap Erasers Pink 144/Box (73015) • Staples $8.80 1 $8.80
Paper Mate Write Bros. Classic Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm #2 Hard Lead 2 Dozen (2096310/2171181) • Staples $8.28 1 $8.28
Removable Poster Tape 3/4" x 150" • Teachers' School Supply $7.91 1 $7.91
Contact Paper Roll 18" x 3 Yds • Teachers' School Supply $6.49 1 $6.49
World Flags Trimmer • Teachers' School Supply $5.99 1 $5.99
Grass Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.09 1 $5.09
Light Bulb Moments Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.24 1 $4.24
Pacon© SunWorks© Construction Paper - 9 in. x 12 in. - 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Nasco $2.05 2 $4.10
Bordette Scalloped Border - 2-1/4" x 50 ft, Azure Blue • Blick Art Materials $3.13 1 $3.13
Paper Bill Set of 100 • Nasco $1.75 1 $1.75

Materials cost

$795.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.19

Sales tax

 $72.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$925.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$163.33

Total project goal

$1,088.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,088.84

2 Donors

-$1,088.84

Donations toward project cost

-$925.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$163.33

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