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Ms. Domingo from Lihue, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Am I Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Help me give my students what they need for a first year fifth grade teacher. I've taught fourth grade for many years but at the last minute found out I'm transferring to another grade.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Domingo's classroom raised $461

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have been teaching fourth grade for many years, and in less than a month before school finishes, the principal asked me to transfer to fifth grade. His reasons were very positive and made me feel proud of my accomplishments. He explained that my State test scores in fourth grade has always been high, and he would like me to help the next grade level up on their scores as well. I felt proud, but at the same time sad that I had to leave a grade level that I have grown so comfortable with for many years. I have also grown so close to my colleagues in that grade level, so essentially I will be starting all over in every aspect.

Being that I was told that I am starting a new grade level so late, it is past the school's deadline to turn in a PO for materials needed for the classroom which means I would need to purchase materials on my own if needed.

I would really like to work on writing as one of my main goals this year, and I noticed that my fourth graders had a lot of problems with their punctuation marks. I thought a poster would be great for them to be able to refer to when needed.

I would also like them to be able to create art work for different occasions, like Halloween, Christmas, etc. therefore I would need paint to help with this. I do have construction paper and paint brushes but no paint

I would like the students to enter a decorated class with supplies needed for them on the first day of school so I am hoping Donors Choose could help me with this. They would greatly appreciate this!

Ms. Domingo King Kaumuali'i Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Lihue, HI 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kekow 2-Pack Clear Storage Latch Box, Plastic Containers with Lids, 8 L • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Crayola Washable Paints - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 16 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $44.29 1 $44.29
TXL Atomic Clock with Backlight, 14.2" Large Digital Wall Clock Battery Operated, Digital Clock Large Display with Day, Date & Temperature, Large Wall Clock for Bedroom, Livingroom, Office • Amazon Business $36.09 1 $36.09
Scotch Soft Touch Pointed Kids Scissors, 5 Inches, Stainless Steel Blade, Pack of 12 - Elementary • School Specialty $27.44 1 $27.44
Jerry & Maggie - Desktop Organizer Office Storage Rack Adjustable Wood Display Shelf | Birthday Gifts - Toy - Home Decor | - Free Style Rotation Display - True Natural Stand Shelf (White) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
LOUKIN Shag Dry Erase Eraser (3.4 fl oz Whiteboard Cleaner Included), Microfiber White Board Eraser, Washable Glass Board Eraser, for Classroom, Home and Office Use(2 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Welcome Bulletin Board Set • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Scalloped Magnetic Border • Amazon Business $16.09 1 $16.09
Newwiee Boho Felt Ball Garland 32.5 Feet Rainbow Wall Decoration Hanging Pom Pom Tassel Garland Nursery Room Decorative Wall Hanging Banners for Groovy Supplies Party Decor(Rainbow) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Boho Classroom Tree Bulletin Board Set with Heart Shape Cutouts, Welcome Classroom Bulletin Tree Wall Decors Supplies for School Elementary Teacher Chalkboard • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Carson Dellosa Punctuation Bulletin Board Set—Punctuation Chart With Definitions, 10 Individual Pieces With Sentence Structure Examples, Homeschool or Classroom Décor (11 pc) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Rainbows Die-Cut Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Rainbows Accents • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Flat Name Plates (TCR9058), 3-1/2" x 11-1/2" • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$299.67

Vendor shipping charges

$43.98

Sales tax

$13.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.06

Total project goal

$460.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$460.40

2 Donors

-$460.40

Donations toward project cost

-$391.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.06

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$0.00

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