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

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A Strong Start to 5th Grade!

Help me give my students start their last year of elementary school strong with supplies that will keep them organized and motivated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. White's classroom raised $649

This project is fully funded

My Project

These materials will provide my students with a strong foundation for their final year of elementary school. I want my students to come to class on the first day with brand-new materials so they can be prepared for a successful school year.

Many of my students came to school on the first day with no materials at all.

I want them to feel just as ready as their neighbor who has a desk full of brand-new school supplies.

We need markers, folders, crayons, headphones, and other materials to make this upcoming year a success. The snacks will help us get through those long days when my students are getting used to being back in the classroom.

Ms. White Laurel Elementary 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.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 30 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Fine Line Markers - Classic Colors, Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $3.62 20 $72.40
Better Office Products Green Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Green • Amazon Business $24.74 2 $49.48
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons - 24-Count Multicultural Skin Tone Crayons, Set of 4 Boxes - Inclusive Coloring Supplies for Classrooms, Arts & Crafts School Supplies, Ages 3+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 3 $40.38
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 $39.99 1 $39.99
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 36, Coloring Pencils 432 Count • Amazon Business $35.14 1 $35.14
Bic Mechanical Pencil #2 EXTRA SMOOTH, Variety Bulk Pack Of 40, 20 0.5mm With 20 0.7mm Led Pencils, Assorted Colored Barrels, for professional Office & School Use. • Amazon Business $16.69 2 $33.38
Crackers Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Assortment - Sampler Bulk Care Package Gift Box - Snack Pack (40 Count) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Staples $24.99 1 $24.99
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Snacks - Veggie Straws Variety Pack, 18ct Polybag (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $12.19 2 $24.38
LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 96 Pack Black Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip, Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for School, Office Supplies, Perfect for Writing on White Board, Mirror,Calender • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sour Punch Twists, 6" Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy Tub, 4 Fruit Flavors, 62.4 Oz • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refill, 0.7mm, 12/Leads (50-B) • Quill.com $3.14 5 $15.70
30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch B6 Net Zipper Bag Multipurpose Travel Mesh Bag Plastic Colorful Small Pencil Pouches to Storage Cosmetics Stationery Office Supplies,10 Color • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
PRALB 400PCS Chisel Shape Pencil Eraser Caps Pencil Erasers Assorted Colors for Party Favors Games Prizes Pencil Top Erasers Home School Office, Color 2 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
LOCONHA Dry Erase Markers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleaners, Small Magnetic Erasers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Teling 120 Pieces Lunch Box Notes for Kids Cute Lunchbox Notes for Kindergartners Inspirational and Motivational Notebook Kids Back to School Gifts,60 Style • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Nabisco Variety Pack OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Nutter Butter Bites, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 - 1 oz Snack Packs (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Professional Magnetic Staple Remover Puller Staple Puller Tool Staples Remover Staple Removal Tool for School Office Home (3PCS) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$471.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$551.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.31

Total project goal

$648.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $648.72

4 Donors

-$648.72

Donations toward project cost

-$551.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.31

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