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Mrs. Lester from Chattanooga, TN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Simply Supplies!

Help me give my students basic supplies we need for everyday use. We are huge need of Card Stock!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lester's classroom raised $271

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are very diverse and come from varied multicultural backgrounds. School is their place to explore and be creative.

I help my students to understand the concept of yet.

They may not know a lot yet, but they will! We learn about perseverance. If they keep trying, they can beat the odds and achieve their goals and dreams. They may be only 5 and 6, but they have big dreams. My hope is to help build self-confidence and to help them get the educational foundation they need.

My Project

We have been working hard this year and are starting to run out of some of our basic supplies. We are a STEM school and are always creating.

It is so important for us to have a variety of materials on hand to allow that creativity to flow.

We use card stock for everything from centers to STEM projects. We have lots of exciting projects planned but re still needing materials to see these projects through. We are hoping to turn the plates and cups into a winter wonderland project. Pictures will be sure to follow!

Mrs. Lester Harrison 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chattanooga, TN 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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neenah White Index, Heavyweight Cardstock, 300 Sheets, 110 lb/199 gsm, 94 Brightness, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91635) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Colored Cardstock - 8.5 x 11 inch / 70 Sheets / 7 Colors Paper 65Ib 180g UAP01 • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
[100 Pack - 16 oz.] Crystal Clear PET Plastic Cups • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Blue Sky 200 Count Disposable White 6-inch Plastic Plates (2 Packs of 100) • Amazon Business $17.39 1 $17.39
Caydo 2400 Pieces Mini Craft Pompoms Assorted Colors 6 mm Pom poms for Hobby Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Elmers No-Wrinkle Rubber Cement with Brush (904) - Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Mr. Pen- Binder Clips, 1.25 inch, 25 Pack, Medium, Colored Binder Clips, Binder Clips Medium Size, Color Binder Clips, Clips, Paper Clips, Binder Clip, Clips for Paperwork, Office Clips • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 2054594, 22 Assorted Scented Markers • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black Ink Gel Pen, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
DecorRack Natural Bamboo Skewer Sticks, 400 Pack of 12 inch Natural Wood Barbecue Kabob Skewers, Best for Grill, BBQ, Kebab, Marshmallow Roasting or Fruit Sticks • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mr. Pen Colored Binder Clips, Small, Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Officemate Giant Paper Clips, Pack of 10 Boxes of 100 Clips Each (1,000 Clips Total) (99914) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$196.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$229.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.52

Total project goal

$270.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$270.11

4 Donors

-$137.78

Donations toward project cost

-$119.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

match offer

-$130.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.26

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$0.00

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