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Ms. Hay from Miami, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Brilliance: Tools to Ignite Student Potential

Help me give my students tools to ignite brilliance and unlock their potential.

  • $160 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Hay has another project! Donate to Help Me Give My Students a Home Away from School. to help her classroom.

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Ms. Hay has another project! Donate to Help Me Give My Students a Home Away from School. to help her classroom.

$213 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

A paper cutter, storage bins, and a stapler each play a crucial role in enhancing classroom efficiency and organization. Here’s how they benefit a teacher and students:

Paper Cutter:

Precision and Efficiency: Enables teachers to cut paper cleanly and accurately, which is essential for preparing handouts, creating classroom displays, or crafting activities.

Time-Saving: Speeds up the process of organizing and prepping materials, allowing more time for instructional activities and student interaction.

Storage Bins:

Organization: Keeps classroom materials, supplies, and student work neatly organized and easily accessible, reducing clutter and making it easier to find what’s needed quickly.

Enhanced Learning Environment: A tidy space helps students stay focused and reduces distractions, contributing to a more productive learning atmosphere.

Stapler:

Convenience: Allows teachers to quickly assemble handouts, worksheets, and projects into organized packets, which helps in distributing and managing materials efficiently.

Professional Presentation: Ensures that student work and classroom materials are neatly compiled, which promotes a sense of order and professionalism.

Together, these tools streamline classroom management, support effective teaching, and contribute to a more organized and engaging learning environment.

Ms. Hay Bowman Ashe Doolin Upper Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

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Miami, FL 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Westcott 18'' TrimAir Wood Guillotine Paper Cutter & Paper Trimmer, 30 Sheet (15108) • Amazon Business $56.90 1 $56.90
IRIS USA 6 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, Containers to Organize Shoes and Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
VieFantaisie Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Magnetic Pen Holder for Fridge, Magnetic Marker Holder, Whiteboard Marker Holder for Locker Accessories, School, Office, Home, Magnetic Cup, 1 Pack, Pink • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
VieFantaisie Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Magnetic Pen Holder for Fridge, Magnetic Marker Holder, Whiteboard Marker Holder for Locker Accessories, School, Office, Home, Magnetic Cup, 1 Pack, Pink • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Stapler, Office Stapler, Stapler for Desk Portable Durable Staplers Office Supplies (Pink) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$103.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.89

Total project goal

$159.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.29

1 Donor

-$135.40

Donations toward project cost

-$135.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.89

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 $0.00

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