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Ms. Paulson from Reno, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Supplies for Exceptional Students!

Help me give my students ink cartridges, dry erase markers, hook and loop fasteners, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Paulson's classroom raised $555

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My Project

The students in my class are amazing! We are working on basic academic skills, as well as learning about appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral skills. The supplies I am asking for will help in these areas.

Many of my students use token boards and star charts to reinforce appropriate behaviors.

These token boards and charts can be costly to print out when you consider the price of ink for colored printers, heavy cardstock (which is used sso they can last longer), and hook and loop fasteners (that are used to be able to put the tokens on and take them off). I am asking for help in purchasing those items. Some students are learning how to monitor their own behaviors, so use dry erase markers and crayons to put check marks into boxes instead of using boards with velcro. I am also asking for items that I can put into our classroom prize box; these items are things the students will sometimes choose to work for using their token boards.

Ms. Paulson Desert Heights Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Genuine Kodak Verite5 Combo:Std Black (200 pg) Std Color (180 pg),Refill Cartridge,55/55+/55 Plus/55W Eco Series,V60 Eco,V640 Eco,V64,V65 Eco,V65 Plus, Fashion Barrel Md PNT. Blk Ink S-Gel Pen 0.7mm • Amazon Business $59.95 2 $119.90
Keebor Basic Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor, Black Whiteboard Marker Bulk, 72 Count • Amazon Business $20.88 2 $41.76
16 Feet Length 0.75 Inch Width Hook and Loop with Strong Self Adhesive Tape Strip Fastener (White) • Amazon Business $8.89 3 $26.67
Neenah Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
nicknack 200pcs Classroom Prizes for Kids Birthday Party Favors Pinata Filler Toy Assortment Prizes for Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $23.35 1 $23.35
Amy&Benton 120PCS Classroom Treasure Box Prizes Kids Birthday Party Favors Goody Bag Fillers Kid Carnival Prizes Box Toys Assortment Treasure Chest Toys Assorted Pinata Filler • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Self Adhesive Dots, 500Pcs(250 Pair Sets) 0.78 Inch / 20mm Diameter Hook and Loop Self Adhesive Dots Tape, Nylon Sticky Back Coins with High Viscocity Glue, Self Adhesive Hook and Loop Coin, White • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
HINZER 100 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk Pull Apart Erasers 3D Puzzle Erasers Classroom Rewards and Prizes Class Treasure Box Kids Party Favors Back to School Supplies Gift • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
80pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Mini Kawaii Squishy Fidget Toys Bundles Squishies Party Favors for Kids Gift for Easter Basket Stuffers Egg Fillers Birthday Classroom Prize Pinata Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
5 Pack Dry Erase Ruled Lap Boards l 9 X12 inch Lined Whiteboards Double Sided Mini White Boards • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Gejoy 40 Pieces Wild Animal Stampers Multicolor Jungle Safari Animals Stamps Self-Ink Stampers for Party Supplies (Classic Style) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
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 $14.82 1 $14.82
Newbested 750 PCS Assorted Mini Novelty Pencil Erasers,Mini Colorful Cake Animal Sea Life Fruit Vegetable Collection Eraser for Student Prize Homework Reward Party Favor Gift Art School Supplies • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Crayola; Dry-Erase Crayons; Art Tools; 8 Count; Washable; Perfect for Classroom Art Activities; Includes Sharpener and Erase Cloth • Amazon Business $5.55 2 $11.10
300 PCS Mini Animal Fruit Erasers, Bulk Tiny Novelty Pencil Erasers Assortment for Kids for Party Favor, Gift Filling, and School Home Work Rewards • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb / 176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$403.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$470.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.11

Total project goal

$554.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$554.05

1 Donor

-$554.05

Donations toward project cost

-$470.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.11

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$0.00

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