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Ms. Barker from Calumet Park, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New School Year, New Beginnings

My students need supplies to give us a successful school year like name tags, art supplies, books, and more.

  • $441 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.

They like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention.

Many of them are being raised in single parent households or grandparents. The majority of students receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical".

From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.

My Project

The start of the school year is an exciting time. The anticipation of the students, classroom, and teachers is palpable.

The resources we need will give us a fresh start.

We need basic everyday supplies like dry erase makers, name tags, and crayons. We also need materials to inspire us. For example, we need a Mr. Potato Head figure to use for motivation for classroom behavior. We need legos to help us learn fractions.

We also need craft supplies to help empower students through art. This one is especially important as our school does not have an art program.

In general, all the supplies will help create a strong, successful school year!

Ms. Barker
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AS214 - Self-Adhesive Library Pockets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $13.94 2 $27.88
Art Wall 2506-126 100-Piece Tissue Paper, 20 x 26-Inch, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $11.00 2 $22.00
Columbian CO797 10x13-Inch Clasp Brown Kraft Envelopes, 100 Count • Amazon Business $17.77 1 $17.77
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Pirate Spud • Amazon Business $16.12 1 $16.12
iScholar Gross Pack Pencils, #2, Yellow, Box of 144 (33144) • Amazon Business $15.17 1 $15.17
School Smart 1485890 Circulation Due Date Cards Record Book, 3" x 5", White (Pack of 500) • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Once Upon a Royal Superbaby • Amazon Business $13.76 1 $13.76
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Black, (80001) (2 Dozen) • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Fiskars Schoolworks 5" Blunt Kids Scissors, Classpack of 12 (153520-1004) • Amazon Business $13.43 1 $13.43
Expo Original Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, 12-Pack, Black • Amazon Business $6.69 2 $13.38
Pepperell Assorted Pom Poms, Hot Colors, 300 Per Package • Amazon Business $6.59 2 $13.18
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude • Amazon Business $12.68 1 $12.68
Crayola 24 Count Crayons (6-Pack) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Decora 700 Pieces Mixed Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-adhesive DIY Scrapbooking Crafts Toy Accessories • Amazon Business $9.56 1 $9.56
Elmer's Washable All-Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz, Pack of 30 (E556) • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Chenille Kraft Big Box Of Pipe Cleaners - Jumbo Stems Assortment Idea Book, 150-Piece • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
JJ276 - Modern Cursive - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12-Pack (30001) • Amazon Business $5.90 1 $5.90
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen, Medium Point (1.0 mm), Red, 12-Count • Amazon Business $1.79 2 $3.58
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ball Pen, Medium (1.2 mm), Purple, 12-Count • Amazon Business $2.19 1 $2.19

Materials cost

$339.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.03

Total project goal

$440.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $440.19

8 Donors

-$440.19

Donations toward project cost

-$374.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.03

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