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Mrs. Figueroa from Kaneohe, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Beginnings with Every Pencil

Help me give my students essential back-to-school supplies so they can start the year confident, prepared, and without the burden of bringing their own.

  • $400 goal

This project expired on November 9, 2025.

This project expired on November 9, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their excitement to learn and show up every day ready to grow—regardless of what challenges they may face at home. As a first-year teacher, it breaks my heart to see students go without basic school supplies simply because their families can’t afford them or don’t have the means to provide them.

This project is about giving every student in my class a strong, confident start.

With your support, my students will have access to essential supplies like pencils, composition books, crayons, glue sticks, and Sharpies for projects and creative learning activities throughout the year. These materials will not only support their academic needs but also help build a sense of independence, pride, and belonging in the classroom.

By removing the stress of “not having,” we’re creating a space where every child can focus on what really matters—learning, growing, and believing in themselves.

Mrs. Figueroa Kane'ohe 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.

Kaneohe, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Watercolor Colored Pencil Classpack, 12-Assorted Colors, Set of 240 • School Specialty $72.97 1 $72.97
Crayola Crayon Classpack (832 Count), Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms,13 Sets of 64 Crayons, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Crayola Fine Line Markers Classpack (200ct), Markers for Kids, Teacher Classroom Must Have, Back to School, Bulk Markers For School • Amazon Business $48.07 1 $48.07
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers, Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers, Studying Supplies for Teachers Classroom Must Haves Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $5.34 1 $5.34
Paper Mate Erasers | Pink Pearl Large Erasers, 12 Count • Amazon Business $3.92 1 $3.92

Materials cost

$281.70

Vendor shipping charges

$10.95

Sales tax

$12.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$339.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.87

Total project goal

$399.14

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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