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Ms. Miller from Chula Vista CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Compassionate Start!

Help me give my students materials to start their school year with compassion and encouragement!

  • 2 donors
  • $610 still needed

expires Aug 28

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We are looking forward to completing this school year and starting the next with hearts full of compassion. This project aims to provide books that help us learn about diverse people that are both similar and different from ourselves in order to develop greater empathy. Our goal is to equip students with the tools they need to thrive, both academically and emotionally. We will use the stickers, silly straws, and colorful paper to create welcome kits for new students next year as a way to pay it forward with kindness. Help us create an atmosphere where every student feels valued and supported on their educational journey.

Ms. Miller
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, AFMAT for Classroom, UL Listed Plug in Pencil Sharpener for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, w/Upgraded Helical Blade(Sharpen 10000 Times) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
I Survived Series Graphic Novels Collection (6 Books) • Amazon Business $44.06 1 $44.06
Patelai 48 Packs Plastic Folders with Pockets 2 Heavy Duty Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs and Fasteners for School Office (Orange) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Patelai 48 Packs Plastic Folders with Pockets 2 Heavy Duty Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs and Fasteners for School Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Patelai 48 Packs Plastic Folders with Pockets 2 Heavy Duty Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs and Fasteners for School Office (Yellow) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $20.51 2 $41.02
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm,"Joy" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (91414) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion • Amazon Business $11.29 2 $22.58
Taco Falls Apart • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The Truth About Dragons: (Caldecott Honor Book) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Eyes and the Impossible: (Newbery Medal Winner) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Buffalo Fluffalo (A Buffalo Fluffalo Story) • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
Where Wonder Grows • Amazon Business $16.01 1 $16.01
Ruby Lost and Found • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Hot Dog: (Winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Tomnk 60pcs Crazy Straws, Colorful Silly Straws Reusable Drinking Straws for Kids, Drinking Straws for Classroom Activities, Christmas Decoration Valentines Day and Birthday Party • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
The Library Bus • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Frizzy • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
The Last Mapmaker • Amazon Business $10.32 1 $10.32
SOSMAR Magnetic Spice Rack, Magnetic Shelf for Refrigerator, Single Tier Fridge Spice Storage Shelf, Space Saver for Kitchen, Metal Cabinet for Holding Spices, Jars, Bottle, Beverage, Pack of 2, White • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Eureka Educational Pineapple Scented Stickers (650933) • Amazon Business $6.62 1 $6.62
EOOUT 5 Pack Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets, 5 Retro Colors Heavy Duty Pockets File Folders for Letter Size Paper • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Eureka Educational Pizza (650934) • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89
Cupcake-Scented Motivational Stickers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$566.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.17

Sales tax

 $51.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$656.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.90

Total project goal

$772.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $772.69

1 Donor

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$75.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $609.46

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