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Ms. Herbieto from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Learning: Your Contribution Can Make a Difference

Help me give my students these materials that we need in our classroom.

  • $423 goal

This project expired on February 14, 2025.

This project expired on February 14, 2025.

My Project

Our students are curious, enthusiastic, and full of potential. Every day, they inspire us with their creativity and determination to learn. They ask thoughtful questions, collaborate with each other, and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges. It’s their passion for learning that drives us to provide the best possible educational experience and resources.

These classroom resources play a vital role in supporting our students’ learning and development in several ways:

Enhance engagement: Interactive and varied materials capture students attention, making learning more enjoyable and motivating them to participate actively.

Collaboration and teamwork: Group activities with shared resources promote teamwork and social skills allowing students to lean from one another and build strong relationships.

Fostering creativity: Arts and crafts supplies, along with open ended materials, encourage students to think outside the box and express themselves creatively.

Ms. Herbieto Mergenthaler Vocational Technical Senior High School 410 Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Herbieto

Baltimore, MD View local requests

More than 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

35 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Wall Pad Easel Pad w/ Bonus Command Strips, 20 x 23 in., 2 Pads, 20 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note • Quill.com $48.09 1 $48.09
Duracell Coppertop AAA Alkaline Battery, 36/Pack (MN24P36) • Quill.com $44.39 1 $44.39
Quill Brand? ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (21833-QCC) • Quill.com $36.07 1 $36.07
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Black, Dozen (38201) • Quill.com $10.91 3 $32.73
Quill Brand? Hardboard Clipboard, Letter Size, Tan (22094-QCC) • Quill.com $3.69 6 $22.14
Taylor Precision Products Digital Display Flashing Light Timer, White (5879) • Quill.com $16.59 1 $16.59
Post-it Sticky Notes, 4 x 6 in., 5 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, Lined, The Original Post-it Note, Beachside Caf? Collection • Quill.com $15.81 1 $15.81
Quill Brand? 2- or 3-Hole Punch, 10 Sheet Capacity, Black (24564-QCC) • Quill.com $14.61 1 $14.61
Better Office Products Glossy Photo Paper, 4" x 6" (60ct), 5" x 7" (20ct), 8.5" x 11" (20ct), 100/Pack (32212-100PK) • Quill.com $14.61 1 $14.61
Ampad Notepad, 8.5" x 11", Quad Ruled, White, 50 Sheets/Pad (TOP22-030C) • Quill.com $6.93 2 $13.86
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Plastic Container, 3.25 Gallon, Blue (FG295573BLUE) • Quill.com $12.99 1 $12.99
2025 Global Printed Products 5.5" x 8" Calendar Year Weekly & Monthly Planner, Paperboard Cover, Multicolor (SPLS25-58-33) • Quill.com $9.98 1 $9.98
Quill Brand? Assorted Small/Medium Binder Clips, Black, 60/Pack (11508QL) • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49
Quill Brand? Self-Stick Pop-Up Notes, 3" x 3", Neon Colors, 100 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads/Pack (733P6NE) • Quill.com $8.29 1 $8.29
Quill Brand? 3' and 6-Outlet Power Strip, Charcoal (ST22148-CC) • Quill.com $7.39 1 $7.39

Materials cost

$306.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.35

Total project goal

$422.34

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