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Mr. Bell from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Basics of the Classroom are Essential

My students need a dry erase board because the way my room was designed they did not use space efficiently. They also need hallway passes they won't lose and a retractable key chain.

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My Students

My students are in an urban district, with every child receiving free lunch due to high poverty. Our school is in jeopardy of being taken over by the state. With a huge financial deficit, it makes it impossible to buy supplies directly through our school system.

Many of my kids have learning disabilities and benefit from hands-on activities at different levels, allowing me to differentiate their classwork.

These children deserve the very best to overcome the poverty cycle and allow them to be college-bound!

My Project

We need a dry erase board because the way my room was designed they did not use space efficiently. They also need hallway passes they won't lose and a retractable key chain.

The way my room was designed they had left a large portion of wall without any dry erase board yet there should be one so I can put notes down, information and exercises for my students.

This will allow me more space in my classroom and use of less paper boards to write on.

I also need hallway passes, bathroom passes and a nurse or office pass for the students making it easier for me and less use of paper passes. I hate to waste lined paper! Also, I will need a retractable key holder for my belt since I have numerous class keys for the science room.

Mr. Bell Jettie S Tisdale Elementary 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.

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Bridgeport, CT 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

80 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lockways Magnetic Dry Erase White Board - 60 X 40 inch, Whiteboard Sliver Aluminium Frame U10314161726 for Office & School • Amazon Business $175.90 1 $175.90
KEY-BAK Heavy Duty SECURIT Retractable Reel with Polycarbonate Case, Aluminum Carabiner and Split Ring (2 Pack) (Super Duty (36"/13oz.)) • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
Chalkboard Safari Animal Hall Pass Lanyards • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SAMS FISHING 2PCS Fly Fishing Zinger Retractable Reel Badge Holder with Quick Release Spring Clip (A074) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$221.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$255.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.03

Total project goal

$300.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $300.21

5 Donors

-$212.60

Donations toward project cost

-$180.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.89

match offer

-$87.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.14

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 $0.00

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