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Mrs. Cooper from Pace, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies to Inspire Great Thinkers

Help me give my students a dry erase board, markers, a laminator, and other much needed supplies to start the year off right.

  • $618 goal

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My Students

My students are amazing. As a first year teacher I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but these kiddos put my mind at ease the moment that I met them. We are in a rural community nestled between the beaches and peanut farms. In addition, we have a large of amount of moms and dads that are serving our country. We are uniquely diverse.

"The mediocre teacher tells; the good teacher explains; the superior teacher demonstrates, but the greatest teacher inspires."-William Arthur Ward

We are also a Title One Targeted Assist School which means that we have many of our students on free or reduced lunch, but not enough to qualify for funding. So, in order to provide resources we have to dip into our personal accounts. As a new teacher there are so many things I would love for my children. I am committed to providing opportunities for my enthusiastic learners. My ultimate goal is to inspire my students to want to dig deeper, and to motivate them to be the best version of themselves. Teaching is my calling; of that I have no doubt.

My Project

As a first year teacher I look into my empty classroom and see so much potential. I have quite a bit of empty wall space, very few resources, and no whiteboard or chalkboard for the kids to show their knowledge. The lack of necessities doesn't upset me because I have the most important resource, my students. However, with your help, and these items I would have the opportunity to provide my kiddos with many options to create a hands-on learning environment.

"Tell me and I forget; teach me and I remember; involve me and I will learn."~Benjamin Franklin

Our classroom is an old computer lab. It was not created as an active learning space. We have one whiteboard that is too high for the kids to reach, and it is located in an awkward space. With a new, portable whiteboard the kids would have the opportunity to show what they have learned, engage in contests, and model solutions. I cannot begin to tell you how desperately needed the board is. In addition to the board I have requested dry erase markers so that we will always be ready to "show what we know".

I am also requesting items necessary to create stations, preserve their work, and to ensure that displays are long lasting. A thermal laminator should be issued to every teacher. We spend so much time creating fun learning activities and printing them on cardstock and paper, but if they are not laminated they do not last a week if they are handled by the kids. Isn't that the point of creating these activities? With your help and the laminator, pouches, cardstock and a pencil sharpener we will be able to create and preserve our learning for many years to come.

Mrs. Cooper S.S. Dixon Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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Pace, FL 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lockways Mobile Magnetic Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board 60 x 40, Double Sided White Board, Silver Aluminum Frame Dry-Erase Board for Office, School, Studio, Home • Amazon Business $259.99 1 $259.99
13 inches Laminator, Blusmart Multiple Function A3 Laminator with 25 Laminating Pouches, Paper Cutter, Corner Rounder Laminate for A3,A4,A5,A6 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
PackingSupply Thermal Laminating Pouches 3 Mil - 8.9-Inch x 11.4-Inch, Pack of 500 • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Exact Index Cardstock, 94 Brightness, 90 lb /163 gsm, 1000 Sheets/Carton, 8.5" x 11", White - 40311-01, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), Black Color with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens is perfect for School, Office, or Home • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.26 1 $27.26
Workablez Magnetic Pencil Holder - 2 Generous Compartments Magnetic Storage Basket Organizer - Extra Strong Magnets - Perfect Mesh Pen Holder to Hold Whiteboard, Locker Accessories • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Officemate Assorted Heavy-Duty Magnets, Circles, Assorted Sizes & Colors, 30/Tub (92501) • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16 Count • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
EXPO Whiteboard / Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22-ounce • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Super Z Outlet Heavy Duty Mini Silver Refrigerator Magnet Hook Clips for Photo Displays, Hanging Home Decoration, Arts & Crafts, Office Organizing (8 Pack) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$487.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$525.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.65

Total project goal

$617.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $617.66

7 Donors

-$383.84

Donations toward project cost

-$333.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.08

match offer

-$225.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$191.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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