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

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Necessary Materials!

Help me give my students all the extra supplies to keep our class running!

  • $427 goal

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My Project

This project is all about the extra materials to make our classroom complete. We are in need some new materials to keep our classroom up and running!

These materials will help to engage my students and help them to reach their academic and social-emotional goals.

This project has a combination of needed class materials: dry erase markers and lamination to Lego boards and kinetic sand. My students will be so excited to have these materials to help them learn. Your donation will be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Downey Horace Mann Laboratory School Grades PreK-2

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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Salem, MA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand, 11 Pounds, Tan | Early Childhood-Elementary | Toddler • School Specialty $68.54 2 $137.08
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Menu, 3 Mil (TP385625) • Quill.com $28.99 3 $86.97
LEGO DUPLO Green Building Plate 10980 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 3 $48.48
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 4 $41.96

Materials cost

$314.49

Vendor shipping charges

$13.71

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.04

Total project goal

$426.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$426.96

5 Donors

-$426.96

Donations toward project cost

-$362.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.04

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$0.00

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