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Mrs. Ruzek from Cass Lake, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Things We Didn't Know We Needed

Help me give my students items for the classroom that they don't even know we need!

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Our students deserve nothing but the best! We are moving into a new building next year and with that comes lots of changes. With some things having to be left behind we are in the throes of trying to figure out how to make things work. The items in this project are meant to help make the transition as painless as possible. The batteries are for our wireless mice and calculators that constantly need replacing. The tool set will be kept within my classroom so when small projects arrive we won't need to hunt down tools. These will also come in handy for some of our hands on science projects (think electricity and circuits). The box cutters will be used to open up materials and also for projects such as our valentines boxes. The magnetic name tags will be used to label lockers without damage. The wall mount file holder will be used for end of day passes and any office mail sent to our room during the school day. The magnetic strips will be used to hang our 3 month calendar without damage. The filing cabinet will be used to store files. The lamp will provide a portable way for me to set the mood in the classroom but still allowing me to move any work spaces throughout the room. The privacy film will be used on the glass windows at our door for of course privacy and safety. The power strips will be used due to the lack of plug ins. The paper cutter will replace our super old one that we are leaving behind. The pouches will be used for student materials to fit in their new desks as pencil boxes will not fit. All random items with completely useful purposes! Thank you!

Mrs. Ruzek Cass Lake - Bena Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Philips - Hue Go Portable Table Lamp - Black • Best Buy Education $159.99 1 $159.99
Amazon Basics 300-Pack AAA Alkaline Industrial Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 5-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $41.21 3 $123.63
Magnetic Name Tags Kit, Magnetic Badge Holders w/ 3 Strong Neodymium Magnets, 3M Adhesive Tape, Clear Acrylic Mini Sign Display Holder and Printable Name Label, Business Name Tag/ID Badge Set of 20 • Amazon Business $37.79 3 $113.37
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouches for Organizing, Zipper Bags, 16x11 Inches Large Puzzle Bags, 12 Colors Storage Bag Zipper File Bags for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
YITAHOME 4-Drawer File Cabinet with Lock, 15.86" Deep Vertical Filing Cabinet for Letter A4-Sized Files, Need to Assemble, Storage Cabinet for Home Office, Black • Amazon Business $93.49 1 $93.49
15 ft Extension Cord Flat Plug Surge Protector Power Strip with USB, NTONPOWER 12 Outlets Surge Protector Wall Mount, 2100 Joules, 1875W, 15A Circuit Breaker for Home Office Dorm Essentials, Black • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Azar Document Holder, Wall Mounted, Clear Acrylic, 4/Pack (250045) • Quill.com $51.79 1 $51.79
LEMON CLOUD Window Privacy Film, Decorative Window Film, Stained Glass Window Stickers, Rainbow Cling Holographic, Window Covering Prism Film, No Glue Frosted Half Moon Anti-UV(35.4 x 157.4 Inch) • Amazon Business $48.97 1 $48.97
KingTool Home Repair Tool Kit - 149 Pieces Basic Home Repair Tool Set, General Mechanic Tool Set, General Household Tool Kit with Plastic Toolbox, Perfect for Homeowner, Office & College Repairs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
6 Pieces Frameless Magnetic Stainless Iron Board Strip Bulletin Bar Board Memo Strip Set with 48 Pieces Colorful Magnet for Kitchen Office(Black) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Paper Cutter, Paper Trimmer with Safety Guard, 12" Cut Length Paper Slicer with 16 Sheet Capacity Paper Cutting Board,Guillotine Paper Cutters and Trimmers for Cardstock Cardboard Vinyl (Gray) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Box Cutter Retractable Utility Knife - Two Pack Heavy Duty Box Cutter Knife Cardboard Cutter - Box Opener Razor Knife - Box Knife Carpet Cutter with 5 Sharp Utility Blades (Blue 2 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.50 1 $21.50
16 Pieces Hexagons and Bee Window Clings - Anti-Collision Window Decals to Save Birds from Window Collisions,Non Adhesive Prismatic Vinyl Window Clings, Rainbow Stickers • Amazon Business $7.25 1 $7.25

Materials cost

$863.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$906.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.03

Total project goal

$1,066.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,066.89

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 $1,066.89

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