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Mrs. Roppolo from Spring, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Replacing What The Classroom Dryer Ate...

Help me give my students a fresh start as they come into the second semester with new, everyday use supplies. Any teacher knows, the "classroom dryer" eats pencils, glue sticks, and crayons.

  • $271 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

I teach second grade in a small, suburban school that is part of a small, underfunded district. Our school services a cluster of low-income apartments. We gain and lose several students monthly. Many of our students have left for a month or two and returned. Attendance and tardies are a real struggle. Many of my students come from single parent homes and often return to an empty apartment or to the care of older siblings at the end of the school day. Funding is almost non-existent in our school, and parent participation is a struggle.

It is my aim to make my classroom a safe pace of comfort, familiarity and consistently where students can gain the confidence to thrive academically and socially.

I want to expose them to the world they can be part of with a little effort and determination. I hope to give them to confidence and awareness that they can be whatever they set their minds to.

My Project

As we start a new semester it is time to refresh the supplies we use daily and add a bit to our treasure box.

It should not come as a surprise to anyone in a classroom that the pencils, crayons and glue sticks brought at the beginning of the year are long gone as they are used daily in practice worksheets and activities.

Our class set of headphones and mice are in the state you can imagine something with cords and fragile pieces would get into after 3 plus months daily use by 22 7 and 8 year old kiddos. They are in need of a refresher. Lastly, Our treasure box will definitely be in need as we get back in the swing of things at school.

Mrs. Roppolo
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VicTsing Computer Mouse 2 Pack, 2019 Upgraded USB Mouse Optical Wired Mouse with 25% Higher Effeciency for Office Work, Compatible with Computer Laptop, PC, Desktop, Windows 7/8/10/XP, Vista and Mac • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Wholesale Bulk Headphone Earphone Earbud - Kaysent(KHP0-10Mixed) 10 Pack Wholesale Mixed Colors(Each 2 Pack) Headphone for School, Classroom, Airplane, Hospiital, Students,Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
SKKSTATIONERY Pre-sharpened pencils, Pencils Sharpened with eraser top, 2 HB pencil, 144/box. • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Back to School Supplies, 24 Box Classpack, 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $25.39 1 $25.39
Mikulala Birthday Party Favors for Kids Prizes Flashing 36 Pack LED Jelly Light Up Rings Toys Bulk Boys Girls Gift Blinky Glow in The Dark Party Supplies 9 Color 9 Shape • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
36 PCs Friendship Fidget Zipper Bracelets for Kids, Boys, Girls Great Bulk Bracelet Set for Birthday Party Favors for Parties,Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Goodie Bag Fillers, Small Toys Prizes, Teacher Rewards, Good for ADHD and ADD • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Blue Summit Supplies 25 Two Pocket Folders, Designed for Office and Classroom Use, Green, 25 Pack Colored 2 Pocket Folders • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scotch 5-Inch Soft Touch Pointed Kid Scissors, 12 Count Teacher Pack, Green (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $8.22 1 $8.22
Teacher Created Resources Chalkboard Brights Name Plates (5624) • Amazon Business $7.51 1 $7.51

Materials cost

$196.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$229.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.54

Total project goal

$270.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$270.29

2 Donors

-$261.47

Donations toward project cost

-$229.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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