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Mrs. Silkowski from Buffalo NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Back to School Basics

Help me give my students a GREAT start to the new school year!

  • $206 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I am a fifth-grade teacher. I love working and want the best for all of my students. My students come from a variety of different backgrounds with over 90% of our students receiving free lunch. My students are eager to learn and explore the world.

My students all have different learning abilities and personalities.

I have both general education and special education children in my classroom. I strive to meet all of my students needs no matter their academic level and teach them to love learning.

My Project

Every one wants to start of a new adventure with the proper supplies. Imagine climbing a mountain without a harness or rope? It would be unthinkable! Every scholar needs their tools!

Well, I would like to make sure all of my students have the supplies they need to start this year off right.

Your donation would allow my students to start the school year with folders, pencils, glue sticks, Hand Sanitizer and crayons. This will allow them to start their academic learning in my classroom right away. Being able to provide theses supplies for my students will help me create a classroom of successful learners.

Mrs. Silkowski
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Crayon Classpack Large Size, 8 Classic Crayola Colors (400 Count) Bulk Pack Is Great for Kids Classrooms or Preschools, Non-Toxic Art Tools for Kids & Toddlers 3 & Up • Amazon Business $39.51 1 $39.51
FILE-EZ Two-Pocket Folders, Assorted Colors, 25-Pack, Textured Paper, Letter Size (EZ-32500) • Amazon Business $16.40 2 $32.80
Bostitch EZ Squeeze 40 Sheet 3-Hole Punch (HP40) • Amazon Business $21.22 1 $21.22
FILE-EZ Two-Pocket Folders, Green, 25-Pack, Textured Paper, Letter Size (EZ-32560) • Amazon Business $16.40 1 $16.40
Mountain Falls Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Vitamin E, Original Scent, Pump Bottle, 67.59 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $13.96 1 $13.96
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88

Materials cost

$142.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$174.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.86

Total project goal

$205.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$205.76

4 Donors

-$153.00

Donations toward project cost

-$130.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.95

match offer

-$52.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$44.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.91

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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