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Ms. Rafely from San Francisco, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Essentials!

Help me give my students access to quality essentials to help with math, science, reading, and writing instruction!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rafely's classroom raised $948

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am so excited to start my second year of teaching! This year, I will have 19 incredibly smart 2nd graders from Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, and other Latin American countries.

With your donation, my students will have access to essential classroom supplies which include pens, pen holders, erasers, dry-erase boards, fidget toys, etc.

These will be used on a daily basis for all subjects.

Items such as folders, book display stands, whisper phones, and the magnetic wand will be used specifically for our literacy blocks (phonics, ELD, and reading and writing workshop).

Remaining materials such as the Sterilite boxes, caddy, and shower curtains will be used to store student supplies in an organized fashion as we don't have supply closets with doors.

Ms. Rafely John Muir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

San Francisco, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shower Room Tier Curtains 24 Inch Length Boho Country Rustic Linen Farmhouse Light Filtering Rod Pocket Cafe Small Semi Sheer Half Window Curtains for Kitchen Bathroom Laundry Room RV 2 Panels White • Amazon Business $10.99 8 $87.92
mDesign Plastic Portable Craft Storage Organizer Caddy Tote, Divided Basket Bin with Handle for Crafts, Sewing, Art Supplies - Holds Brushes, Colored Pencils - Lumiere Collection - Clear • Amazon Business $16.00 3 $48.00
Sterilite 19638606 Large Clip Box, Clear with Blue Aquarium Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $45.58 1 $45.58
Pen Pal Pen/Pencil Holder, Rubber, Self-Adhesive, 5-Pack/All Same Color Plus Bonus Custom AdvanageOP Letter Opener (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.98 4 $39.92
Board Geeks Dry Erase Lapboard 9 x 12 inch Large 25 Pack double-sided Whiteboard - White boards set great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom and school supplies for kids • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
Small Glass Desktop Whiteboard Dry-Erase-Board - Computer Keyboard Stand White Board Surface Pad with Drawer, Desk Organizers with Accessories for Office, Home, School Supplies • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Eilflame A+ Assets Reading Whisper Phones - (24-Pack) Reading Aid for Fluency, Pronunciation, and Classroom Management • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
TEWRLNDE 16 Packs Heavy Duty 2 Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs, Plastic Folders with Clear Front Pocket for Letter Size Paper, Assorted Colors/Card Slot for Class Office Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
40 Pieces Travel Toothbrush Holder Case Portable Plastic Travel Toothbrush Case Toothbrush Containers Breathable Toothbrush Storage Assort Color for Travel Trip Home School Camping Business, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Acrylic Sign Holder 5 x 7-Acrylic T-Shaped Desktop Display Stand, Sign Holder,Menu ad Frame. Suitable for Restaurants, Promotions, Photo Frames, Events, Meetings (6 Pieces) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Ninth Five Strong Magnetic Clips - Heavy Duty Refrigerator Magnet Clips - 31mm Wide Scratch Safe - Clip Magnets Best for House Office School Use, Hanging Home Decoration, Photo Displays(12Pack) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
LEGILINER- 3/4" Dashed Handwriting line, Rolling, self-Inking Stamp. Handwriting Practice Tool for Teachers/OT’s/Homeschool/Special Ed. Pre-K/Kindergarten/1st Grade Size. • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MyGift 10-Slot Wall-Mounted Metal Office Organizer Dry Erase Marker and Eraser Holder Rack, White • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Officemate Magnet Plus Magnetic, Utility Pocket, White (92541) • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
Availey 32 Pieces Magnetic Dry Erase Labels - Reusable Strips for Classroom Home Office Garage Refrigerator - Blank Writable Erasable Cards Colored Border - Name Tags Students Locker Shelf (4 x 1.8") • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Sound Box Mats and Chips 24 Pcs Dry Erase Mats and 84 Pcs Chips Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games Reading Games EZread Sound Box Mats and Chips (Bright Style,Cardboard) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum cleaner,Mini table dust sweeper Energy Saving with auto power-off function,High endurance up to 400 mins,Cordless&360º Rotatable Design for Keyboard/Home/Office (white charging) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Play-Doh Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Non-Toxic Modeling Compound for Kid Party Favors, Trick or Treat, Classroom Prizes, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.61 1 $14.61
FOMI Premium Kids Hot Cold Ice Packs | 3 Pack | Soft Colorful Sleeves | Fun Animal Designed Children Gel Bead Wrap | Pain Relief for Kids Boo Boos, Fever, Wisdom Teeth, Tired Eyes, Headaches • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Elimons 6PACK Acrylic Book Stand Clear Acrylic Display Easel Holder for Displaying Picture Albums, Books, Music Sheets, Notebooks, Artworks,CDs, etc. (Clear-6 Pack, Small) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys Set –10 Small Quiet Metal Antistress Fingers Rings for Men, Women, Adults, Teens & 5+ Children – Ideal for People with OCD, ADHD, ADD & Autism Sensory Desk Games • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
Post-it Super Sticky Wall Easel Mounting System, 15 in Wide x 3.25 in Tall x 1.25 in Deep, Smoke Grey, 2/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (EH559-2PK) • Amazon Business $11.76 1 $11.76
Command Picture Hanging Strips, Medium, White, Holds up to 12 lbs., 16-Pairs (32-Strips), Easy to Open Packaging • Amazon Business $10.66 1 $10.66
PILOT V Board Master Refillable Dry-Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Color Inks, 5 Count • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
EOOUT 20pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, Pencil Pouches Bulk, Pencil Case Bulk Pencil Bags, 10 Colors, 9.5×4.5 Inches, for Bills, Cash, Cosmetics, Travel Storage, School and Office Supplies Organization • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Alternative Seating in Classrooms, for Kids with Sensory ADHD ADD Autism and Sensory Needs, Chair Bands Made from Natural Latex, Good Resilience Toughness… • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
ZZTX 4 PCS Professional Magnetic Staple Remover Puller Rubberized Staples Remover Staple Removal Tool for School Office Home 4 Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pentel® Hi-Polymer® Eraser Caps, White, Pack Of 50 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Cridoz 15 Rolls 1/8 Whiteboard Thin Tape Pinstripe Art Tape Dry Erase Board Grid Tape Lines Pinstriping Electrical Marking Tape, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks, 22 lb+ Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Cabins, Grill (Silver White, Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
MR CHIPS Magnetic Wand - Bingo Wand - 1 Piece - Purple - Available in 7 Colors … • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Pencil Grips - JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for Kids Toddler Children Special Needs (3 PCS) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Gorilla Tape, White Duct Tape, 1.88" x 10 yd, White, (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.64 1 $5.64
Scotch Magnetic Tape (MT004.5), 0.5-In x 4-Ft • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19

Materials cost

$701.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$64.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$805.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.19

Total project goal

$947.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$947.91

4 Donors

-$473.96

Donations toward project cost

-$402.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.09

match offer

-$473.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$402.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.09

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$0.00

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