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Ms. Henry from Oakland CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help My Students Feel at Home, Away From Home!

Help me give my students a home away from home that contributes to a healthy learning environment.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I am a first-year classroom teacher looking forward to creating an environment where my students feel welcomed and at home, away from home. The items that I am requesting will contribute to my students' overall comfort in the classroom which will aid in students feeling motivated to learn new information. The goal and intended use for the items being requested is to allow my students a space that is personalized to their needs. I plan to incorporate things like name tags, student mailboxes, etc. A new pencil sharpener would be excellent to add to our classroom, along with new books, and other basic items. With your donation(s) my students will be provided a space containing all the materials needed to learn effectively while appreciating the space they learn in. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Best,

Ms. Henry

Ms. Henry
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acme Heavy Duty Electric School Pencil Sharpener • Teachers' School Supply $85.45 1 $85.45
4 Pack Magnetic Bookshelf for Whiteboard Acrylic Strongly Magnetic Book Shelf Tool Tray for Refrigerator Classroom Organization Holds(Clear, 7 lbs, 17 Inch) • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
Homz Heavy Duty 3 Durable Clear Plastic Drawers Tall Wide Rolling Storage Cart with 4 Wheels for Home, Dorm, Office, and Classroom Organization, Black • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Free Spirit Publishing I'm In Control of Myself Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Forlogic File Box Organizer with lid, Collapsible Linen File Storage Boxes for Letter/Legal Folder, Filing Box, Decorative File Box with Hanging Folders for File Storage in Office/Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
gianotter office catalog racks, Desk Organizers and Accessories, Magazine File Holder for Office Supplies Desk Organizer with 5 Vertical Compartments (Gold) • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Spacrea Mesh Pen Organizer - Pencil Holder for Desk, Desk Organizer with Drawer for School, Home, Art Supplies (Gold) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 70 Sheet/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Dry Erase Board, 16 x 12 inches White Board, Gold Large Magnetic Desktop Double-Sided Whiteboard with Stand, 10 Markers, 1 Eraser, 4 Magnets, Portable Whiteboard Easel for School Office Home • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Containlol Teacher Appreciation Gifts Teacher Name DIY Pencil Holder Pencil Shape Pencil Organizer Teachers' Day Teacher Birthday Supplies for Women Men Christmas Desk Sign School Office Decor • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Space Birthday Charts- Laminated 14x19.5in. - Classroom Posters and Decorations, Back to School Supplies, Teachers’ Posters for Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary Classes, Home Decor, Kids Bedrooms • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Pencil Holder, Metal Magnetic Pen Holder Strong Magnets Magnetic Storage Basket Organizer for Whiteboard Refrigerator Locker Accessories Teacher Must Haves Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
YELLOW LOTUS Wooden Pen Pencil Holder - Office Pen Holder for Desk Cute, Wood Pen Organizer For Desk & Desktop, Colored Pencil Organizer for Kids, 2 Compartment Pencil Storage Caddy, Black • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
8 Pcs Hall Lanyards and School Passes Set Unbreakable PVC School Passes Set Teacher Lanyard Library Office Nurse Restroom Bathroom Passes for Classrooms and Teachers Supplies (Stylish Style) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Essex Wares 10 Pocket Storage Pocket Chart, Hanging Wall File Organizer Organize Your Assignments, Files, Scrapbook Papers & More (Black) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
AKAYOK Daily Schedule Pocket Chart, 13+1 Pocket Visual Schedule Chart, 18 Double-Sided Blank Reusable Dry-Eraser Cards, Educational Pocket Charts for Classroom Homeschooling Toddlers (BLACK)… • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Simetufy 2 Pack Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Whiteboard Marker Holder, magnetic Marker Pen Pencil Organizer for Whiteboards, Refrigerator(Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Alphabet Bulletin Board Strips Set Alphabet Wall Strip Number Bulletin Board Strips ABC and Numbers 0 to 10 Border for Pre School, Kindergarten Classroom Playroom Bedroom, 12 x 6.2 Inches • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$572.60

Vendor shipping charges

$9.40

Sales tax

$52.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$672.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.76

Total project goal

$791.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$791.74

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