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Ms. Samson from Pinole, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Because You're Special

Help me give my students the joy of receiving a personalized birthday, thank you or just because card.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Samson's classroom raised $334

This project is fully funded

My Project

I would love to show my students how very special they are. When you get a card in the mail or when you get something made just for you, it makes you feel loved. I want to show my students how much a card can make a person's day, to lift your spirits.

The Cricut Joy will be a source of many smiles, from birthday, thank you or just because cards.

I will also be able to use this machine to create beautiful bulletin boards for the classroom and hallways.

Ms. Samson Collins 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.

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More than half of 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
Cricut Joy Die Cutting Machine, Teal/White (2007813) • Staples $159.00 1 $159.00
Cricut Joy Pens, Assorted Ink, 30/Pack (2008801) • Staples $32.99 1 $32.99
Cricut Basic Tool Set, Gray, 5/Pack (2006695) • Staples $21.99 1 $21.99
Cricut Joy StandardGrip Machine Mat, 12" x 4.5", Green (2007932) • Staples $9.99 1 $9.99
Cricut Joy Card Machine Mat, 6.25" x 4.5", Blue (2007809) • Staples $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$228.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.00

Total project goal

$333.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $333.34

3 Donors

-$222.23

Donations toward project cost

-$188.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.33

match offer

-$111.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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