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Mr. Grimes from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Setting Up My First Classroom

Help me give my students new nameplates, paper bins, folders, crayons and markers, and rulers that will enable them to effectively learn in the classroom.

  • $453 goal

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My Project

I am very excited to start my teaching career and look forward to many years as an educator! Supplying an empty classroom takes quite a bit of work, and these supplies will help me give my scholars the opportunity to work in a classroom where they can feel cozy and provide each of them what they need to be successful in order to learn.

Your donation will allow me to connect with my students in many ways to be prepared and have a stress free start to their school year.

I hope to alleviate some of the mental load off of our famillies so I have everything ready for the first day of school. The dry erase boards are a key component to successful learning for our hands-on and visual scholars. With these materials, we will have a successful start to the 2023-24 school year!

Mr. Grimes Dr Ethel Allen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

15 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 5 $124.95
Crayola Llc - Crayola Markers 12ct Asst Colors Conical Tip • Teachers' School Supply $5.73 5 $28.65
Storex Large Book Bins Multicolor - Set of 5 • Nasco $25.70 1 $25.70
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $20.05 1 $20.05
Fiskars Scissors - Pack of 3, Blunt, 5" • Blick Art Materials $6.55 2 $13.10
Crayola Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.60 5 $13.00
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Pink, 24/Box (70520) • Quill.com $12.59 1 $12.59
Metallic Book Rings Pack Of 36 • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.39 5 $11.95
Traditional Manuscript Self-Adhesive Reference Nameplates - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.89 1 $11.89
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Westcott Flexible Inch/Metric Ruler - 12", Inch/Metric • Blick Art Materials $1.57 5 $7.85
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.38 5 $6.90
Staples Hardboard Clipboards Letter Size Natural Brown 3/Pack (44291) • Staples $6.45 1 $6.45
BIC Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid 20 ml. White 2/Pack (WOFQDP24-A-WHI) • Staples $4.89 1 $4.89
Pacon© White Sentence Strips - Pack of 100 • Nasco $4.40 1 $4.40
Staples 3-Hole Punched 2-Pocket Portfolios, Green (52806) • Quill.com $2.49 1 $2.49
Staples� 3-Hole Punched 2-Pocket Portfolios, Orange (52804) • Quill.com $2.49 1 $2.49

Materials cost

$342.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.93

Total project goal

$452.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $452.85

5 Donors

-$315.10

Donations toward project cost

-$282.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.27

match offer

-$120.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.09

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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