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Mrs. Erickson from Port Aransas TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic School Supplies!

My students need basic school supplies for the classroom such as markers, scissors, and paper, and fidget bands to help keep active students focused.

  • $589 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I am so anxious to begin working with my new second graders next year. I am been keeping an eye on them across the hall and on the playground and have enjoyed watching them grow and mature during first grade.

Many of them already greet me in the hall by name and some have asked if they get to be in my class next year.

Many of our students are active and need an appropriate outlet for their restlessness.

My Project

The basic supplies will benefit our students and families directly. Many of our families are still dealing with a variety of issues because of the hurricane. As a school, we are trying to help them by providing school supplies rather than having the families provide them.

We hope to provide scissors, crayons, and construction paper for art and academic activities.

We are also trying to provide writing journals so that students can write and draw to express their feelings and share their experiences. Parents will only have to provide backpacks. Having basics needs met will take the burden off of the families and no students will have to feel like they don't have materials that the other students have.

I am also requesting fidget bands to help keep active students focused. Fidget bands will help students satisfy their need for movement while allowing them to focus without distracting others.

Your support in the effort will make a definite difference for these children. Thank you for your consideration.

Mrs. Erickson
Grades PreK-2
  • Olsen Elementary School
  • Port Aransas, TX
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 15 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BOUNCY BANDS FOR CHAIRS • School Specialty $13.27 10 $132.70
BOOK COMPOSITION PICTURE STORY RLD 9 3/4 X 7 1/2 100 SHEET/200 PAGE • School Specialty $2.76 40 $110.40
PAPER COMP 9.75 X 7.5 IN 3/8 SKIP GRD 2 50SHT/100PG - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $2.48 30 $74.40
CRAYONS CRAYOLA 400CT CLASSPACK LARGE SIZE • School Specialty $45.43 1 $45.43
SCISSOR FISKARS SOFT GRIP FOR KIDS 5'' LEFT HAND SHARP • School Specialty $2.83 12 $33.96
MARKER BLUE WASHABLE CRAYOLA BULK PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $6.45 1 $6.45
CONST PPR 9X12 BROWN SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 ORANGE SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 PINK SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 GRAY SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 DARK BROWN SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 HOLIDAY GREEN SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 LIGHT GREEN SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 LILAC SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 MAGENTA SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 SCARLET SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 RED SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 BRIGHT BLUE SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 DARK BLUE SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34
CONST PPR 9X12 BRIGHT BLUE SUNWORKS PACK OF 50 • School Specialty $1.34 1 $1.34

Materials cost

$422.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $42.21

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.35

Total project goal

$588.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $588.99

1 Donor

-$294.49

Donations toward project cost

-$250.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.17

match offer

-$294.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$250.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.17

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 $0.00

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