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Mrs. Lantinga from SPRINGFIELD, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting with STEM!

Help me give my students some basic supplies to get started on weekly STEM challenges. Post-it notes for comments, feedback and new ideas. Pencils, white out, card stock, storage boxes, and a project board to present outcomes.

  • $530 goal

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My Students

Hi! I teach an amazing group of sixth, seventh and eighth grade, gifted and talented students at a high poverty middle school. I am constantly impressed by their hard work and determination to succeed academically and personally.

One of my previous students was recently the valedictorian of her graduating class and is currently studying at Yale.

I believe that science should always be taught in a hands-on and exciting way, and my students love it! Wouldn't it be great to have a positive impact on these great minds?

My Project

I work for an inner city public school and getting supplies for projects is very difficult. I would like to start a STEM makerspace in my classroom.

Basic supplies like post it notes will allow students to provide feedback, present ideas, and record outcomes.

Even a simple clip and card stock can be used to make mini rockets, air planes and launchers and so much more.

Students will also collect information about the engineer and design process and present their processes using the display boards. Without these basic materials, STEM projects get incredibly pricey and difficult to make a reality in classrooms.

Mrs. Lantinga Springfield Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Mrs. Lantinga

SPRINGFIELD, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

130 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's Corrugate Display Board, 1-Ply, 36" x 48", 25/Ct • Quill.com $73.94 2 $147.88
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $17.84 2 $35.68
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (33904) • Quill.com $16.99 2 $33.98
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 15" x 15", Neon Orange (BN15) • Quill.com $14.02 2 $28.04
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 22" x 22", Neon Green (BN22) • Quill.com $24.64 1 $24.64
Snap Lid Shoe Box 6qt., Clear with Blue Tint Lid • Quill.com $2.12 10 $21.20
Westcott All Purpose Value 8" Stainless Steel Standard Scissors, Pointed Tip, Red (40618) • Quill.com $2.12 10 $21.20
Redi-Tag Jumbo Arrow Flags, Each • Quill.com $4.07 5 $20.35
Thought Bubble Notes, 2 3/4 x 2 3/4, Magenta/Orange, 75-Sheet Pads, 2-Pads/ST • Quill.com $3.22 5 $16.10
Redi-Tag Thought Bubble Notes, 2 3/4 x 3, Neon Green/Purple, 76-Sheet Pads, 2-Pads/St (22102) • Quill.com $3.22 5 $16.10
Quill Brand Card Stock, 8 1/2" x 11", White, 250/Pack • Quill.com $14.10 1 $14.10
ACCO Binder Clips, Medium, 12 per box • Quill.com $2.80 4 $11.20
Post-it Die-Cut Shaped Notepads, 2.6" x 2.6" Assorted Colors, Star-Shaped, 75 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pack (7350-STR) • Quill.com $4.58 2 $9.16
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 11" x 11", Bright Yellow (BN11) • Quill.com $8.24 1 $8.24
BIC Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid, 3/Pk (WOFQD3) • Quill.com $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$413.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.42

Total project goal

$529.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$529.44

1 Donor

-$265.00

Donations toward project cost

-$225.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.75

match offer

-$264.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$224.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.67

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$0.00

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