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Ms. Trochez MacLean from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Busy as a Bee in Grade Three

Help me give my students an assortment of bee-themed classroom decor, canvas pencil pouches, and Posca markers to welcome them to a new school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Trochez MacLean's classroom raised $689

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

The assortment of bee-themed classroom decor, such as bulletin board trim, motivational posters, non-fiction books on bees, and the bee thumbtacks, will be used to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom that will help remind my students that we have lots of learning and work to do while having fun at being the best students they can be in the third grade.

My students will receive a welcome-back-to-school set that will include bee-themed pencils, erasers, and a key chain to help them feel welcomed to our busy hive.

In addition, students will receive fabric pencil pouches that they will decorate with the requested Posca markers, giving them an opportunity to be creative while we get to know each other.

The first day of school can set the tone for the rest of the school year, so this year I want my students to "bee" the scholar I know they can "bee".

Ms. Trochez MacLean Gates 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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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
Posca Acrylic Paint Marker Set, Glitter, Assorted • Amazon Business $22.33 4 $89.32
8 Paint Markers, 3M Fine Posca Markers with Reversible Tips, Acrylic Paint Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint • Amazon Business $14.44 6 $86.64
posca Markers Set, 8 Medium Paint Markers 5M – Earth Tones – Grey, Ivory, Ochre, Green, Navy Blue, Brown • Amazon Business $17.09 4 $68.36
Frienda 50 Pack Canvas Zipper pencil Pouch Bulk Blank DIY Bag canvas makeup Pouch Multipurpose Toiletry Tote Bag for Makeup Travel Cosmetic Stationary Storage(White with Colorful Zipper) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Teacher Created Resources Straight Border Trim, 3" x 2.92', Buzzing Bees, 12/Pack, 6 Packs/Bundle (TCR6908-6) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Outus 50 Pieces Bee Pushpins Thumb Tacks Fun Decorative Bee Thumbtacks for Wall Whiteboard Corkboard Wall Maps Bulletin Board Photo(50) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Bees - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $18.97 1 $18.97
If Animals Disappeared - If Bees Disappeared - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
PerKoop 30 Sets Bee Themed Gifts First Day of School Gifts with Presharpened Cute Bee Pencils and Erasers Motivational Postcards Classroom for Students Bulk School Reward Party Favor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
sunny seat Cute Bee Keychain Party Goodie Bag Gifts Favor 24 Sets with Thank You Card Tag and White Gift Bags for Kids Bee Day Theme Birthday Party Supplies Baby Shower Give Aways • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Whaline 12Pcs Classroom Rules Posters Bee Thoughtful Honest Happy Friendly Bulletin Board Decorations Motivational Porch Sign Set for Kindergarten Elementary Middle High School Education Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
BEE SMART: A Kids' Guide to Healthy Living • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
24 Sheets Bumble Bee Temporary Tattoos, Birthday Decorations Bee Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fun Express Bumble Bee Name Tags (100Ct) - 1 Piece - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ANSOMO Daisy Tissue Paper Pom Poms Party Decorations White Yellow Flowers Wall Hanging 1st Birthday Bridal Baby Shower Wedding Classroom Décor 12" 8" Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably 48 Pcs Cutouts Bee Bulletin Board Decorations Set with Borders, Bee Themed Classroom Decor - School, Homeschool • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Busy Bees Terriffic Trimmers? • Quill.com $8.63 1 $8.63
CTP HAP-BEE Birthday Award, 30 Count - Classroom Management Incentives (Creative Teaching Press 10662) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Amazing Animals Mathematics Readers - Honeybees - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
Outus 100 Pieces Bee Party Favors Bags Cellophane Treat Bags Honey Bee Plastic Candy Goodie Gift Bags with 100 Silver Twist Ties for Kid Birthday Party Baby Shower Party Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Decorably 15 Motivational Bee Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Inspirational Bee Classroom Decor - Bulletin Boards, School Hallways, Home Study Room • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Decorably 15 Bee Welcome Sign for Classroom, Matte-Laminated Inspirational Bee Classroom Decorations, Elementary • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Daisy Groovy Boho Party Banners Daisy Garland Kit Daisy Hanging Swirl Daisy Party Supplies Decorations Daisy Paper Cutouts for One Two Birthday Baby Shower Party Home Classroom Favor Supplies Decor • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$502.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$45.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$585.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.34

Total project goal

$688.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$688.94

1 Donor

-$336.00

Donations toward project cost

-$330.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.40

match offer

-$300.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.94

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$0.00

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