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Mrs. Foster from San Lorenzo, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Birthday Bags!

Help me give my students a special bag filled with birthday goodies to celebrate them!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Foster's classroom raised $174

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

Birthdays are important. In my classroom we try to celebrate every student, especially our friends that won't have a celebration at home. Students are no longer allowed to bring in cupcakes or treats. These bags are a little reminder of how special they are.

The birthday supplies I am requesting include Rubiks' Cube, fidgets, special pens and more!

I know that my future students will be excited about receiving this special gift from their teacher. And don't worry, we celebrate half birthdays in my classroom as well. Every single child will be included in this special memory. Thank you so much for supporting public schools in California.

Mrs. Foster Hesperian 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 Lorenzo, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

27 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
500 Pieces Happy Birthday Gifts Set:100 Pcs Happy Birthday Rubber Bracelets,100 Pcs Happy Birthday Pencils,100 Pcs Happy Birthday Bookmarks and 200 Pcs Happy Birthday Badge Stickers (Style--2) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Shuttle Art Multicolor Pens, 23 Pack 6-in-1 0.7mm Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Children Gift • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
70 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk Desk Pets Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Supplies, 3D Puzzle Mini Erasers Pencil Eraser Back to School Supplies for Kids Party Favors (Random) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Mini Cube Puzzle Party Favors for Kids: 28 Pack 1.18in 3x3 Magic Cube School Rewards & Classroom Prize for Students - Birthday Valentines Easter Stress Relief Toys Goody Bag Filler Gifts • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Aneco 100 Pack Rainbow Cellophane Bags 10.6 x 5.1 Inch Plastic Candy Bags Gift Bags Goodie Bags with Twist Ties for Valentine, Birthday, Gift Cookie Snack Packing Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Its Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12 30 Pack Mini Pop Keychain It Fidget Toy Fidgets for Classroom Prizes for Kids End of Year Student Gifts Carnival Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Cra-Z-Art Pencils, Assorted Happy Birthday Designs, Pack Of 30 Pencils • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$106.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.03

Total project goal

$173.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$173.53

3 Donors

-$88.39

Donations toward project cost

-$80.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.28

Matching donations from our partners

-$79.29

Match offers toward project cost

-$67.40

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.86

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$0.00

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