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Ms. Olson from Tempe, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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By Failing to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail

Help me give my students basic supplies [folders, scissors, glue, crayons, markers] we so desperately need to learn!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Olson's classroom raised $423

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are creative, thoughtful and full of questions! They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, they are my inspiration!

The students of our school fall into the Title I category 87% of our population is on free and reduced lunch.

60% are facing trauma almost daily. I make it my priority to create a home away from home. A safe place for all my students. Our community strives not only for learning learning but a sense of belonging and love.

My Project

These materials will help my students be prepared to learn everyday in our classroom community. The use of whiteboards is almost a daily activity in my classroom, especially in math. Using the workshop model in math, students come to the rug with whiteboards for guided practice and to record modeled strategies. The whiteboards allow me to see exactly what they are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work.

Working in a title one school can make purchasing supplies a tough task on our parents, who are already struggling.

The folders that will stay in students backpacks will help bring communication from school to home.

These donations will help elevate that stress. Making learning more enjoyable for children and parents.

Ms. Olson Arredondo 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.

Tempe, AZ 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Folders, Red, 25 per Box (32004) • Amazon Business $37.38 2 $74.76
Expo 80001 Low Odor Chisel Point Dry Erase Markers, Black, 12 Units per Box, Pack of 6 Boxes, 72 Markers Total, Includes 5 Color Flag Set • Amazon Business $60.40 1 $60.40
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
525 Clear Heavyweight Sheet Protectors - 3.3 MIL Thickness - Reinforced 3 Hole Design - Protects Photos and 8.5” x 11” Documents - Top Loading - Archival Safe - PVC and Acid Free - Box of 525 • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Box Classpack, 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $30.54 1 $30.54
Stanley Removable 4 Cup Scissor Caddy and Guppy 5-Inch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 24 Pack (SCICAD-BT24) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $14.87 1 $14.87
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
50 6-Sided Dice | 16mm | 5 Colors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$302.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.38

Total project goal

$422.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$422.56

6 Donors

-$229.68

Donations toward project cost

-$201.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

match offer

-$185.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.88

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$0.00

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