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Ms. Mae Cabonelas from Durham, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Mae Cabonelas's classroom raised $870

Ready to Learn: Essential Supplies for Third Grade

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies so they can stay engaged, learn with confidence, and have equal access to the tools they need for success.

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Ms. Mae Cabonelas Kestrel Heights Charter School
Durham, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

The specific supplies such as pencils, markers, erasers, crayons, whiteboards, and other basic classroom materials will make a big difference in my students’ learning. These tools allow students to actively participate in lessons, practice skills, and show their thinking in different ways. For example, whiteboards help students respond quickly during instruction, while crayons and markers support creativity and engagement in writing and projects. When students have their own supplies, they can stay focused, work independently, and fully take part in daily learning activities without interruption.

My goal for this project is to ensure that every third-grade student has equal access to the essential tools they need to learn and succeed.

I want to create a classroom where no student feels unprepared or left behind because of missing materials. With these supplies, students will be able to build strong academic skills, stay organized, and develop confidence in their learning each day.

My students are unique because they are curious, creative, and eager to learn. They bring different strengths and ideas to the classroom, and they do their best when they are supported with the right resources. With these essential supplies, they will be able to express themselves, stay engaged, and grow both academically and personally throughout the school year.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Mae Cabonelas Kestrel Heights Charter School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $38.79 2 $77.58
Scribbledo 24 Pack Small Dry Erase Boards for Students, Mini White Boards 9 x 12 Double Sided, Classroom Whiteboards for Kids, School, Teachers Student Lapboards with 24 Erasers • Amazon Business $37.04 2 $74.08
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $28.49 2 $56.98
Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $12.87 3 $38.61
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Sharpener, SafeStart Automatic Motor, 1 Count - Great for Home or School Classroom Use • Amazon Business $38.53 1 $38.53
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Bounty Select-A-Size Triple Roll Paper Towels 2-ply 123 Sheets/Roll 6 Rolls/Pack (67001/05630) • Staples $31.09 1 $31.09
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $30.99 1 $30.99
EOOUT Clear Folders with 2 Pockets, 24pcs Plastic Pocket Folders for Office Students and School, Letter Size, A4 Size, 8 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
6pcs Pencil Shaped Pen Holders, Cute Desktop Pen Cup & Makeup Brush Container - Creative Stationery Storage for Office & Home Decoration • Amazon Business $12.88 2 $25.76
AFMAT Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, 6 Holes, Auto Stop Pencil Sharpeners Plug in, Classroom Pencil Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, Super Fast, Save Pencils, Teacher Must Have, PSX1 • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, Household Cleaning Supplies, Dorm Essentials, Lemon + Mango & Hibiscus + Crisp Linen Scent, 80 ct. (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $10.70 2 $21.40
Staples File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Assorted Colors 100/Pack (ST508804-CC) • Staples $19.09 1 $19.09
Expo White Board Care Eraser, Blue (8473KF) • Quill.com $14.34 1 $14.34
LOCONHA Dry Erase Markers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleaners, Small Magnetic Erasers • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Peel-&-Stick Flexible Adhesive Magnets - 120 Magnetic Dots for Office Supplies, Whiteboard, Crafts, Fridge, & School Projects • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Paper Mate Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count - Back to School, Classroom, Homeschool, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $6.49 2 $12.98
Zonon 6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School and Office(Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $2.19 4 $8.76

Materials cost

$648.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$738.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.36

Total project goal

$869.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $869.07

1 Donor

-$869.07

Donations toward project cost

-$738.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.36

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