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Ms. Tolento from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Basics!

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed this school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tolento's classroom raised $674

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My fourth grade students have very creative minds! This year, we will create outstanding projects, but we need a few of the basics to start the new school year off on the right foot.

With your help, we will have some of the basic supplies needed for students to use, as well as items that will help maintain the flow of the classroom.

New colored pencils, glue sticks, post its and staplers will help us to easily put together bulletin boards to show off the amazing work they create. We also need items like hall passes, binders, and a pocket chart that will help keep our classroom organized.

Together, we can create a vibrant and comfortable environment with the right tools so that my students can do their best!

Ms. Tolento Bushnell Way 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.

Los Angeles, 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

20 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection - 15 Book Set • AKJ Education $177.27 1 $177.27
LEGO - Minecraft The Ice Castle 21186 • Best Buy Education $39.99 1 $39.99
KALOUR Premium Colored Pencils,Bulk Classpack,12 Assorted Vibrant Colors,240 Count Total,School Classroom Supplies For Kids Teachers,Pre-sharpened Artists Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring Book • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 8x6 inches, 4 Pads, (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (6845-SSP) • Amazon Business $13.92 2 $27.84
3 Ring Binders, Durable 1” Round Ring, Holds 8.5 * 11inch Papers, with 2 Pockets,6 Colors Binder Assorted Pack • Amazon Business $27.59 1 $27.59
Oxford 3 Ring Binders, 2 Inch ONE-Touch Easy Open D Rings, 3-Sided View Binder Covers, Xtralife Hinge, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Natural Pastel, 530-Sheet Capacity, 4 Pack (79923) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO - Classic Creative Transparent Bricks 11013 • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 8x6 in, 4 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Energy Boost Collection, Bright Colors, Recyclable (6845-SSPL) • Amazon Business $11.18 2 $22.36
Arrow 5650DTB-6 Easyshot Multi Stapler, Blue • Amazon Business $21.42 1 $21.42
Yeaqee 12 Set Hall Pass Lanyards for Classrooms Restroom School Pass Unbreakable Wooden Hall Passes for Office Student Teacher Nurse Home Library Gift Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Loghot Numbered Classroom Sundries Closet Pocket Chart for Cell Phones Holder Wall Door Hanging Organizer (36 Pockets Grey) • Amazon Business $13.96 1 $13.96
300pcs Inspirational Stickers for Teens, Adults, Motivational Encouraging Stickers for Laptop, Water Bottles, Waterproof Quote Stickers for Journal, Positive Back to School Stickers • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Bostitch Office Heavy Duty Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, No Jam, Half Strip, Fits into the Palm of Your Hand, For Classroom, Office or Desk, Black • Amazon Business $10.76 1 $10.76
Elmer's School WashableRemovable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 1 $10.26
300Pcs Cute Animal Stickers for Kids, Kawaii Stuff Water Bottle Stickers Pack Vinyl Waterproof Vsco Laptop Skateboard Stickers Aesthetic Computer Phone Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
UNO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 1 $8.96

Materials cost

$490.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$44.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$572.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.02

Total project goal

$673.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$673.49

6 Donors

-$334.54

Donations toward project cost

-$288.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.43

match offer

-$334.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$284.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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