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Ms. Ekerling from Tarzana, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Ideas, Bright Supplies

Help me give my students paper and markers that they can use across the curriculums. These materials help to keep my students engaged, and put in that tiny bit more effort needed to make their work shine.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ekerling's classroom raised $612

This project is fully funded

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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

My new students are always different each year, but no matter how much time passes between one class and the next, one thing remains the same, the students at my school are motivated and and strive for excellence in the classroom.

My goal for this project is to help my students to acquire some of the supplies we will need for the many projects and assignments I have planned for this year.

I noticed that the excitement and joy the teacher has for the materials that we use in class, will become echoed by the students. They love to pick out just the right color paper for projects. They love to add colorful details to their science diagrams, historical posters, poetry, and so much more.

Ms. Ekerling Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tarzana, CA View local requests

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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearington 25-Shelf Mobile/Wall Mountable Art Drying Rack for Art Studios & Classrooms, 13" D x 17.5" W x 39.4" H, Blue/White • Amazon Business $96.49 1 $96.49
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 6 $51.96
Better Office Products Green Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Green • Amazon Business $24.74 2 $49.48
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Assorted Spectrum Colors 200 Sheets/Ream (91397) • Staples $16.19 3 $48.57
Staples Smooth 2-Pocket Paper Folder Electric Blue 25/Box (27534-CC) • Staples $20.69 2 $41.38
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $3.19 10 $31.90
100 CT WASHABLE SUPER TIPS MARKERS • Teachers' School Supply $26.47 1 $26.47
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 1 $25.10
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 500, Orange • School Specialty $23.39 1 $23.39
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $22.07 1 $22.07
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Eco Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Quill.com $21.33 1 $21.33

Materials cost

$438.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.25

Sales tax

 $40.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$520.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.77

Total project goal

$611.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $611.82

1 Donor

-$122.36

Donations toward project cost

-$104.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.35

match offer

-$489.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$416.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.42

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