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Ms. Belany from El Cerrito, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Fresh Start

Help me give my students materials to start the school year such as Sharpies, a pencil sharpener, dry erase markers, maxi pads, pencils, Clorox wipes, and Kleenex.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Belany's classroom raised $575

This project is fully funded

My Project

Having students start off the school year with fresh materials makes classroom management easier. The first weeks of school are spent going over classroom routines to prepare students for a successful school year. Taking this time to learn and meet my students' needs, and taking time to plan for social and academic success will help our classroom to run smoothly the entire school year.

Access to classroom materials like pencils, ballpoint pens, and glue-sticks will help keep my students organized and prepared to take notes and share assignments with their families.

Dry-erase markers will help to limit paper usage and allow me to color-code instructions and notes for students. Snacks will help to motivate and energize my pre-teen during the school day as they readjust to the school day upon returning from their summer vacation.

With the support of donors like you, my students will build age-appropriate independence and have a successful start to the school year.

Ms. Belany Fairmont Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

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.

El Cerrito, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's All Purpose School Jumbo Glue Sticks 0.77 oz. White 30/Pack (E599) • Staples $26.70 2 $53.40
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with FINE Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Crayola Model Magic White Classpack 1-oz. Packages White 75/Pk (23-6001) • Staples $38.74 1 $38.74
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1670) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 200 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Rold Gold Pretzels, Sticks, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 1 $17.48
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $17.32 1 $17.32
Madisi Golf #2 HB Half Pencils, 3.5" Mini Pre-Sharpened, 144 Count • Amazon Business $7.98 2 $15.96
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Fiskars Teen Scissors - 8" • Blick Art Materials $4.94 3 $14.82
Scotch Magic Invisible Clear Tape Refill 0.75 x 36 yds. 1 Core Clear 6 Rolls/Pack (MMM8106PK) • Staples $13.93 1 $13.93
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $13.44 1 $13.44
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Always Radiant Teen Feminine Pads with FlexFoam, Size 1, Regular, with Wings, Unscented, 42 CT • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (2096148/2126231) • Quill.com $10.39 1 $10.39
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink Dozen (74423) • Staples $9.72 1 $9.72
Kleenex Standard Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 160 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (54303) • Quill.com $7.99 1 $7.99
History Smashers: The American Revolution • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Bright Edition Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School or Office Supplies • Amazon Business $7.46 1 $7.46
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.41 1 $7.41
YXYL Hair Ties - 220 PCS Black Hair Ties, Premium Elastic Hair Bands for Women Men Ponytail Holders, Hair Elastics Tie for Medium Thick Curly Hair, 120PCS 4mm, 100PCS 3mm • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Swingline Desktop Stapler 20-Sheet Capacity Black (40501) • Staples $6.66 1 $6.66
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, Pink • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$404.98

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$37.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.13

Total project goal

$574.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$574.19

6 Donors

-$429.75

Donations toward project cost

-$409.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.21

match offer

-$92.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.06

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$0.00

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