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Ms. Collins from Waianae, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Invitation to Organization

Help me give my students a functional and inviting classroom that makes them excited and ready to learn.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Collins's classroom raised $872

This project is fully funded

My Project

In lieu of Covid-19, my students lost the opportunity to grow and be successful within a classroom both socially and academically. These are the years in which students learn and implement organizational skills that help them later in life and as a current young mind. The physical classroom provides structure that the virtual learning was not able to provide in the same way. Their ability to keep track of time and materials does not come as easy. Students can use the timers during centers to move through the various tasks expected of them at a diligent pace. The storage containers will help the students have a space for their textbooks and notebooks so that they have more space in their desk. The magnetic containers will hold daily materials in an easy-to-reach space for students to access at their disposal. The crayons, pencils, and dry erase markers provide students with necessities that many of my students are not able to provide with the low-income community my school serves. My hope is for these materials to provide students with an invitation to organization!

Ms. Collins Makaha Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waianae, HI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons, 800/Box (52-8016) • Quill.com $72.89 1 $72.89
Really Good Stuff Stacking Bins, 14" x 10" x 5 ?" - 6 Pack, Water | Stackable Storage Plastic Bins for Classroom Organization, Home Storage, Office & Hospital Supplies • Amazon Business $60.51 1 $60.51
8 Pcs Square Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Floor Cushions for Classroom 3.5'' Comfy Memory Flexible Seating Floor Seat Cushion for Kids, School, Kindergarten, Nursery or Home (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
KleenSlate Markers Black 36/Pack (6138) • Staples $46.54 1 $46.54
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Quill.com $45.89 1 $45.89
IRIS USA 14.5 Quart Stackable Storage Drawer, Plastic Drawer Organizer with Clear Doors for Pantry, Closet, Desk, Kitchen, Under-Sink, Home and Office De-Clutter, Shoes and Crafts - Black, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
A Library of Magic Tree House Collection 28 Books Box Set • Amazon Business $43.00 1 $43.00
Veggicy 808 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toy Pack, Stocking Stuffers Carnival Prizes Treasure Box Toys Birthday Gift Classroom Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
IRIS USA 10 Pack Small Plastic Hobby Art Craft Supply Organizer Storage Containers with Latching Lid, for Pencil, Crayon, Ribbons, Wahi Tape, Beads, Sticker, Yarn, Ornaments, Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $14.19 2 $28.38
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Oh Happy Day! Rainbow Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Magnetic Round Paper Clip Holder Container Case Organizer 3.5 x 1.5 Clear Silver (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Intense Colors, Set of 12, Brown - Durable • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02
Mitlker, Timer for Kids,Kitchen Timer Digital,Magnetic Back,Loud Ring,Stand for Cooking,Classroom,Bathroom,Teachers,Kids 2 Pack, White Pink • Amazon Business $6.59 3 $19.77
LB3 Smart Lamp, LED Bedside Touch Lamps Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, App Go_sund Control, RGB Color Changing Dimmable & Warm White Night Light for Bedroom, USB Powered • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
1500 Pieces Happy Smile Face Decal Small Happy Face Decal Mini Motivational Stickers Colorful Incentive Stickers Behavior Chart Stickers for Student (Bright Color,1, 1.5, 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
24-Pack Dry Erase Dots for Classroom Tables, Peel and Stick Removeable Circle Vinyl Sticker Spots for Whiteboards, Desks, Wall Decals, Student, Teacher School Supplies, 8 Rainbow Colors (11-Inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
CHENGU 48 Pcs Rainbow Colored Pencils, 7 Color in 1 Rainbow Pencil for Kids, Wooden Colored Pencil Multi Colored Pencils Bulk with 4 Pieces Sharpener for Kids Adults Art Drawing (Natural Wood) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
EverBrite Tap Light, Push Light, LED Puck Lights with 12 RGB Colors, Wireless Touch Light Under Cabinet, 80 Lumens Night Light for Closet, Bedroom, Wall, Classroom, 9 AAA Batteries Included, 3-Pack • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Glue Dots Removable Glue Dots - 1/2", Pkg of 200 • Blick Art Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$628.81

Vendor shipping charges

$45.09

Sales tax

$27.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$741.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.76

Total project goal

$871.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$871.76

2 Donors

-$871.76

Donations toward project cost

-$741.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.76

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