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Ms. Thesen from Austin, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Classroom Essentials: Markers, Pencils, and More!

Help me give my students My students need markers, pencils, construction paper, and organizational supplies to enhance their creativity, stay organized, and fully engage in their learning activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thesen's classroom raised $377

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

I absolutely love how eager and creative my students are—they bring so much energy and excitement to the classroom every day. They thrive when they have the right tools to express themselves and stay organized.

This project will provide essential classroom materials like markers, pencils, construction paper, and organizational supplies.

The markers and paper will spark their creativity during art and project activities, while the pencils are vital for daily lessons. The organizational items will help keep our classroom neat and make it easier for my students to access materials, allowing them to stay focused and engaged.

With these resources, my students will have everything they need to explore, learn, and grow!

Ms. Thesen Wayside Real Learning Academy 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.

Austin, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

6 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Chapter Book Library Bins with Dividers, 8.75" x 13.5" x 7.75" - 4 Pack, Neon Blue, Plastic Shelf Bin Organizer for Classroom Library, Book Organization, Documents, Files, Magazines • Amazon Business $81.19 1 $81.19
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
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
2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard - Reusable Acrylic Magnetic Book Holder with a Pen Container, Book Display Shelf for Teacher Kids Classroom Office, Purple • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
samstar Hanging File Organizer, Mesh File Folder Organizer File Crate File Cabinet Inserts Storage Box, Letter Size • Amazon Business $19.57 1 $19.57
Lakeshore Sentence Strips Storage Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Lakeshore Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$274.53

Vendor shipping charges

$11.35

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$320.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.47

Total project goal

$376.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$376.47

3 Donors

-$181.58

Donations toward project cost

-$160.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.58

Matching donations from our partners

-$188.24

Match offers toward project cost

-$160.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.66

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$0.00

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