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Mrs. Van Sant (Butler) from Santa Maria, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Critical Classroom Basics

Help me give my students basic classroom supplies so that they can thrive.

  • $346 goal

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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

My students LOVE to be prepared. They always ask for time to organize their materials, they have to know what is going on each moment of each day, and they completely light up when they are given quality school supplies. I've also noticed that when our classroom runs low on supplies, my students' spirits tend to run low as well. I understand that, because as adults we definitely do our best work when we have everything we need to get started.

This project will fund classroom basics that are critical for students to be supported and have what they need.

Things that seem so simple, such as glue, clipboards, and colored pencils are supplies that my students depend on to support their learning every day. A donation to this project is a donation to classroom efficiency and increased student learning.

Mrs. Van Sant (Butler) Alvin Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)

Santa Maria, CA View local requests

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

28 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bostitch Impulse 45 Sheet Electric Stapler Value Pack - Double Heavy Duty, No-Jam with Trusted Warranty Guaranteed by Bostitch, Black (B8E-Value), 1-Pack • Amazon Business $50.18 1 $50.18
Crayola Colors of the World, Bulk Skin Tone Colored Pencils, 240 Colored Pencils • Amazon Business $43.48 1 $43.48
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $10.24 4 $40.96
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 36, Coloring Pencils 432 Count • Amazon Business $39.96 1 $39.96
Clipboards (Set of 30) Letter Size Clipboard, Low Profile Clip, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $31.88 1 $31.88
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7g, 60 Count • Amazon Business $16.76 1 $16.76
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Blue Chisel Tip, Office & School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85

Materials cost

$238.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.78

Total project goal

$345.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $345.20

1 Donor

-$308.86

Donations toward project cost

-$293.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$36.34

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