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Ms. Russell from McDonough, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start Strong-finish Strong!

Help me give my students a strong finish! These are our truest and best wishes to make our classroom community cohesive and current.

  • 12 donors
  • $998 goal

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My Project

The DonorsChoose community has empowered me and my students to take risks and expand our boundaries this year! Because of the gracious support of donors and matches, we haven’t had to go without many of our basic supplies. As we work to get ready for the next level, we find that several items would aid us in navigating big feelings, showing our learning, and helping us to struggle with the details that come with both academic and personal learning. I’m requesting stools so that we can sit together at my table without having to move chairs and disrupt the classroom environment. Plush toys and texts such as the SPOT series help them to identify big feelings and calm down.

Crayon boxes so that we can store our recently acquired crayons more securely.

Dry-erase boards, thin markers, and dry-erase markers will help us to show our summative learning and practice spelling words and math. Our school has a brand new basketball court, but each class needs its outdoor equipment, but we don’t have any! Basketballs and soccer balls help.

The difference between a kindergarten student and a 1st-grade student is just a few months over the summer. It is my deepest desire that my students leave me with a version of themselves that they love and is proud of, but also one that can work to solve problems, ask big questions, and be bold about learning.

Ms. Russell East Lake 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.

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McDonough, GA View local requests

More than a third of 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

HBCU Alum 24 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Bentwood Stackable Stools, Classroom Furniture, Assorted, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $80.74 1 $80.74
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Learning - Kind Words, Friendship, Emotions, School, Letters, Reading, Math; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $29.99 2 $59.98
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Tatuo 18 Pcs Small Plastic Crayon Box with Lid, 5.31'' x 2.95'' x 1.97'' Stackable Storage Case Mini Organizer Containers Clear Latch Storage Bins for Jewelry Beads Craft Office Fishing (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99
30 Pack Whiteboard Clipboards, Dry Erase Front Surface with Low Profile Clip, Designed for Classroom and Business Use, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $43.55 1 $43.55
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Taobary 24 Set Dry Erase Paddle Whiteboard Set 24 Double Sided Dry Erase Answer Paddle 7.8 x 5.7 Inch 24 Dry Erase Markers 24 Whiteboard Eraser for Students Election Voting Auctions • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Sintuff 2 Pieces Clipboard Holder Wood Metal Clipboard Stand Sturdy Clipboard Storage Rack Small White Board Organizer for Teacher Nurse Home Office, Black (Assembly Required) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Macro Giant 6 Inch (Dia.) PU Foam Soccer, Set of 4, Neon Red, Neon Orange, Neon Yellow, Neon Green, Training Balls, Practice, Beginner, Kid Sports, Kickball, Physical Education Exercise • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Axol & Friends: Axolotl Plush Toy - 8" Stuffed Animal Fidget Toy (assorted colors, calming corner, social emotional learning, teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - 29.5" and 28.5" • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Jspupifip 12 Pcs Microfiber Shag Eraser Whiteboard, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser Whiteboard Washable White Board Dry Erase for Marker Chalk Home Classroom Office Supplies, Blue Pink Green Red Yellow Gray • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes Social Emotional Learning Activities Family Dice Game Speech Therapy For Kids Teacher Family Classroom (Foam) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (A-48PCS-8Color) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Non-Branded Wilson NCAA Elevate Basketball, Size 6 - Rubber • School Specialty $13.15 1 $13.15
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
homyfort Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Hanging Shoe Rack Storage Holder with 24 Large Pockets for Closet Door, Men Women Kids Shoes, Cruise (Black) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Sooez 120 Pack White Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers, Cap Erasers, Eraser Tops, Pencil Eraser Toppers, Studying Supplies for Teachers • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$745.97

Vendor shipping charges

$9.37

Sales tax

$51.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.65

Total project goal

$997.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$997.65

10 Donors

-$651.62

Donations toward project cost

-$557.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.99

Matching donations from our partners

-$341.61

Match offers toward project cost

-$290.37

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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$0.00

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