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Ms. Westerfield from Saint Petersburg, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start the School Year Right!

Help me give my students basic supplies to start off the school year, whether it is virtual or in person.

  • $244 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school is comprised of a truly diverse population. We have students in our classrooms who have come from all over the world and we acknowledge the various cultures and experiences they are able to bring into our building. We are a small neighborhood school deep in the heart of St. Petersburg, FL.

When looking through the window into our school, what do you see?

Teachers and students laughing, learning, and loving. We try to make learning fun for every child in an atmosphere that is nurturing and supportive of each child's abilities. In addition to the traditional curriculum we follow, that the state provides, we are working towards adding areas that make learning relevant to today's society.

My Project

We do not know what the first day of school is going to look like coming back to school after Covid-19 school closures. Imagine supplies waiting for students coming back to school with supplies out on their desks. The smile on their faces and the love they feel when they are coming back to school.

I want to set my students up for success.

We know that students are still currently learning at home, but coming back to school students will be ready to hit the ground running. They will be back with their friends and ready to learn. I want them to have the items they need to succeed. I also want to have the cleaning supplies that I will need to keep our classroom clean and germ-free!

Ms. Westerfield
Grades PreK-2
  • North Shore Elementary School
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
    • Half 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

    This project will reach 18 students.

    7 donors have given to this project.

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BAZIC Bright Color 3-Ring Pencil Pouch w/ Mesh Window - 24 Pack (804-24) $30.48 1 $30.48
Jointown Face Mask, Pack of 50 (5081) $29.39 1 $29.39
IRIS USA Medium Modular Supply Case, 10 Pack $21.35 1 $21.35
Two Pocket Portfolio Folders, 50-Pack, Blue, Letter Size Paper Folders, by Better Office Products, 50 Pieces, Blue $16.99 1 $16.99
Two Pocket Portfolio Folders, 50-Pack, Yellow, Letter Size Paper Folders, by Better Office Products, 50 Pieces, Yellow $16.99 1 $16.99
Care Touch Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Wipes | 6 Pouches of 20 Wipes (120 Total) | Antibacterial Hand Wipes with Vitamin E + Aloe Vera for Babies and Adults | Made in The USA $16.99 1 $16.99
Plastic Spray Bottles Leak Proof, 4 Pack 16 Ounce Spray Bottles for Cleaning Solution, Empty Spray Bottle, Heavy Duty Spray Bottle with Chalkboard Labels $15.95 1 $15.95
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary $6.99 2 $13.98
Better Office Products Sheet Protectors, 200 Piece $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$174.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.48

Total project goal

$243.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $243.19

5 Donors

-$121.60

Donations toward project cost

-$103.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.24

match offer

-$121.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$103.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.24

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 $0.00

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