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Mrs. Gustafson from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chasing Our Dreams

Help me give my students a space that allows them to be creative while learning.

  • $1,185 goal

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

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

I love my students because they have grit and they won’t quit! Our theme this year is Chasing our Dreams. My kids are focused on what they want to be when they grow up as part of a school wide program called AVID. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.

These resources of markers and crafting supplies will allow them to be creative while they learn about the different jobs and trades they can do when they are finished with school.

These supplies and books will encourage them to learn more about their future careers and open up more possibilities than just a job they have to do, but a job they love to do. The AVID program focuses on teaching students how to organize their materials so they can do their work without misplacing those materials. The corner cabinet will allow my students access to a corner of my classroom to organize those materials for easier access.

Mrs. Gustafson Edison 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.

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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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aheaplus Corner Cabinet Storage with USB Ports and Outlets, Corner Cube Toy Storage for Small Space, Wooden Cubby Bookshelf with 9 Cubes for Playroom, Bedroom, Living Room, Black • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Elephant and Piggie Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $133.46 1 $133.46
Altra Furniture 39"W Hollow Core Hobby Desk, Espresso (9178696) • Quill.com $111.99 1 $111.99
Pete the Cat Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $83.14 1 $83.14
Ziploc Seal Top Storage Bags, Quart, 48/Box (314469) • Quill.com $16.29 5 $81.45
Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $78.80 1 $78.80
(24 Pack) Plastic Pencil Box Large Capacity Pencil Boxes – Assorted colors, pencil box Plastic Pencil Case Office Supplies Storage Organizer Box - By Enday • Amazon Business $77.99 1 $77.99
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 30 $59.70
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 2 $42.76
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 24/Pack (1978998) • Staples $19.74 1 $19.74
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 2 $18.16
4500 Pieces 9 Roll Circle Number Sticker Number 1-9 Inventory Stickers 9 Colors Number Sticky Labels 1/2 Inch Package Sticker Roll with Black Number for Office Classroom Warehouse Organization • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Duck Brand Transparent Duct Tape, 1.9 Inches x 20 Yards • School Specialty $8.09 2 $16.18
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
LOCONHA Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleansers, Small Magnetic Erasers (Green) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Acrylic Paint Markers for Pumpkin Painting Card Making Craft Stone Ceramic Glass Wood Canvas - Set of 14 Colors Acrylic Pen Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
TOAOB 100pcs Wiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive for Craft Sticker Eyes 6mm to 35mm Assorted Sizes and Colors Round Plastic Crafts Eyes for DIY Arts Crafts Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $3.39 1 $3.39

Materials cost

$949.70

Vendor shipping charges

$13.07

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,007.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.71

Total project goal

$1,184.73

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