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Mr. Bell from Grand Rapids, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Are Going to Thrive Not Just Survive

Help me give my students the basic needs to thrive this school year! This includes markers, a paper cutter, and other items.

  • $354 goal

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My Students

My classroom is a K-8 STEAM class for all students! Students in my classroom participate in project-based learning, career awareness and exploration, robotics, coding, green STEAM, and community problem based learning. Students are learning 21st-century skills. They learn how the world of science is constantly working around them and what their parts will be in that world someday! Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds and are learning to care about our planet. The students are starting to see how we are connected to both the natural environment and a larger community beyond our school.

I am passionate about STEAM and equity in education and try to find meaningful ways to engage my students with hands-on learning opportunities both inside the classroom and in the outdoor environment.

By providing them with experiences beyond traditional learning, my students are more willing to care about something because it relates to their lives in some way.

In my classroom, the arrangement is to set up a student-centered classroom. My students work on problem-based projects and activities that encourage them to connect to the natural environment and science.

My Project

As we enter in a new school year, I am working to prepare my students for a year where they will thrive! One of the first steps in having a school year in which all students thrive, we will need the basic supplies to achieve our goal.

The basic needs will help give the students the tools they need to grow and learn this school year.

From markers and pencils to Post-it notes and Kleenex, my students will grow to new heights this year with even the most basic tools.

Mr. Bell New Branches Charter Academy Grades 3-5

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

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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Grand Rapids, MI 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

370 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Bulk Broad Line Washable Markers, School Supplies Classpack, 200 Count, Assorted $57.38 1 $57.38
Westcott 18'' TrimAir Anti-Microbial Wood Guillotine Paper Cutter & Paper Trimmer, 30 Sheet (15108) $53.09 1 $53.09
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue Cube for Business (21270), Upright Face Tissue Box, 36 Boxes/Case, 95 Tissues/Box, 3,420 Tissues/Case $45.88 1 $45.88
Amazon Basics 9-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine with Rapid Warm-Up (1 min) $38.45 1 $38.45
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) $28.73 1 $28.73
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box $12.49 2 $24.98
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (654-24SSAU-CP) $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$266.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$300.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.03

Total project goal

$353.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $353.53

4 Donors

-$215.09

Donations toward project cost

-$198.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.66

match offer

-$120.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.36

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 $0.00

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