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Ms. Alston from Richmond, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies to Keep at Home

Help me give my students school supplies to take and keep at home.

  • $576 goal

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Ms. Alston has another project! Donate to Reshelf The Shelf to help her classroom.

$186 - complete this project and be a hero

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Being at our school for several years, I have gotten the chance to really get to know many of the students in the school, including those I have never taught. Many of them have gone through seriously adverse situations and misfortunes that impact their everyday life, especially their education. I am amazed at how resilient they can be, and how they push through to the best of their abilities regardless of hardships that affect them. Being a fifth-grade teacher has shown me how fast some students have to mature. I have taught their younger siblings in previous years (coming up from kindergarten and first grade) and see how they take care of their family. Each child that I have gotten to know at this school has my heart.

I want nothing but the best for all of these students, and that includes giving them hands-on experiences that will be memorable to them.

My students need to be able to feel like school isn't another one of their draining duties or work. I want all of them to enjoy school and look forward to each day in my class, whether in person or virtually. They truly deserve the best!

My Project

In previous years, I have found that no matter how prepared and well-stocked with supplies we are in the classroom, my students are lacking in the basic supplies needed for homework and other projects to complete at home. In order to help with this deficit for the upcoming school year, I felt it was only right to prepare "take home" supply bags for my students.

There are many basics that teachers assume students have easy access to, but that's not always the case.

The reality is, even a trip to the dollar store is hard for some families. Providing each kid with a tote bag full of things like sticky notes, pencils, notebooks, glue sticks, and colored pencils that are designated only for in-home use is a part of closing that gap we see in our classrooms every year. I want my students to be successful at school, and at home. I can't wait to hand them each their own bag that is specially put together for them to use at home.

Ms. Alston Broad Rock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Richmond, VA View local requests

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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Primary Calculator, Basic Solar Powered Calculators, Teacher Set of 10 Calculators, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $36.29 3 $108.87
Amazon Basics Wide Ruled Loose Leaf Filler Paper, 120 Sheets, 10.5 x 8 Inch, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $14.23 4 $56.92
Blue Summit Supplies Pencil Pouches, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 Pack in Assorted Colors for Storing School Supplies, Writing Utensils, and More, Cloth Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 30 Count • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Westcott 5’’ Pointed Safety Scissors for Kids with Anti-Microbial Protection, Assorted, Pack of 12 (14872) • Amazon Business $19.94 2 $39.88
Canvas Tote Bags - Bulk 12 Pack 13"x11" Fabric Blank Tote Bags, Natural Cotton for DIY Crafts, Gift Bag and Wedding, Birthday, Promotion Giveaways, or Reusable Grocery Bag by Bedwina • Amazon Business $19.89 2 $39.78
Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Assorted Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack, Colors May Vary (63794) • Amazon Business $19.77 2 $39.54
Color Swell Colored Pencils Bulk Pack 30 Sets 12 Count Assorted Vibrant Pre-Sharpened Colors 360 Total Perfect for Kids, Teachers and Classrooms • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Mr. Pen Handheld Metal Pencil Sharpener with 2 Holes, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $10.05 2 $20.10
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 0.24 Ounce Glue Sticks for Kids | School Supplies | Scrapbooking Supplies | Vision Board Supplies, 60 Count • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Box of 36 (1920938) • Amazon Business $15.32 1 $15.32
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Chisel Tip Markers, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.57 1 $6.57

Materials cost

$452.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$489.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.31

Total project goal

$575.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $575.38

2 Donors

-$466.37

Donations toward project cost

-$403.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.61

match offer

-$100.37

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.64

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