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Mrs. Minezaki from San Diego, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics

Help me give my students what they need to stay organized and to do well in school.

  • $684 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

This project expired on September 1, 2024.

My Project

Some of our families struggle to be able to provide the most basic of school supplies. We hope that we can help to ease the financial burden on parents by giving their students some of the supplies they need to do well in school.

Notebooks and binders to keep their work organized and erasers to make corrections are some of the supplies that students will need as they begin the year.

In middle school, students are often judged by what they have which includes the school supplies. We would hope to relieve some of the financial burden on families by providing some essentials for success in learning.

Mrs. Minezaki Wangenheim Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Five Star Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 11 x 8-1/2 inches, Assorted Colors, 6 Pack (38057) • Amazon Business $37.81 3 $113.43
Five Star Advance 3-Subject Notebooks, 8.5" x 11", College Ruled, 150 Sheets, Assorted Colors (06324) • Quill.com $17.99 3 $53.97
Five Star Wirebound Notebook 1-Subject Notebook 8.5 x 11 College Ruled 100 Sheets Black (72057) • Staples $6.65 8 $53.20
PaperMate© White Pearl© Eraser - Set of 3 • Nasco $1.76 29 $51.04
Binder Pocket With Write-On Index Tabs, 8 1/2 x 11, Assorted, 5/Set (CLI06650) • Quill.com $8.99 5 $44.95
Five Star Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 11" x 8-1/2", Teal, Lime, Gray, 3 Pack (73053) • Amazon Business $14.90 3 $44.70
Oxford 3 Ring Binders, 1.5 Inch ONE-Touch Easy Open D Rings, View Binder Covers on 3 Sides, Durable Hinge, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Black, 4 Pack (79905) • Amazon Business $22.12 2 $44.24
Five Star Spiral Notebooks + Study App, 2 Pack, 3 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", 150 Sheets, Fights Ink Bleed, Water Resistant Cover, Black, Green (820191) • Amazon Business $13.65 3 $40.95
Five Star Spiral Notebooks + Study App, 2 Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 11" x 8-1/2", Pacific Blue, Fire Red (38452) • Amazon Business $8.74 3 $26.22
Oxford 3 Ring Binders, 1.5 Inch ONE-Touch Easy Open D Rings, 3-Sided View Binder Covers, Xtralife Hinge, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Assorted Colors, 375-Sheet Capacity, 4 Pack (79908) • Amazon Business $20.45 1 $20.45

Materials cost

$493.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.10

Sales tax

 $45.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$580.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.49

Total project goal

$683.26

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