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Ms. Molly Roa from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Critical Tools for Success

Help me give my students the supplies they need to have a succesfull year in 7th grade Medieval History.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Molly Roa's classroom raised $688

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

My 7th grade history students are an incredibly bright, resilient, and curious group of learners. They attend a Title 1 school that serves primarily Black and Latino students, many of whom come from under-resourced communities. Despite the challenges they face outside the classroom, they show up eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and engage deeply with the world around them. These students deserve every opportunity to succeed—and that starts with having the basic supplies they need to fully participate in their education.

These items may seem simple, but they are critical tools for success—notebooks, pencils, a pencil sharpener, and folders— and will support my students’ learning in history class:.

Each student needs a dedicated notebook to take notes, reflect on primary sources, and respond to historical questions. Having their own notebook allows them to organize their thoughts and track their progress throughout the year.

Pencils are a daily necessity that many of my students cannot consistently bring from home. A classroom stash ensures that no student ever has to feel embarrassed or left out for not having one. A reliable electric pencil sharpener helps keep things running smoothly and prevents downtime during lessons. And folders will help students keep their handouts, writing assignments, and reading materials organized—especially important as they learn to manage their time and materials more independently in middle school.

The goal of this project is to ensure that all of my students are equipped with the basic materials they need to engage meaningfully with our curriculum. When students don’t have to worry about where their next pencil is coming from, they can focus on higher-order thinking—like analyzing historical events, drawing connections to current issues, and developing their own informed opinions.

Ms. Molly Roa Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, 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

110 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Emraw Composition Notebooks Bulk, Wide Ruled Writing Journals in Bulk, Marble Style Hard Cover Composition Book with Lined Paper, Bulk Student Notebooks for School Supplies, 100 Sheets, Pack of 48 • Amazon Business $79.99 3 $239.97
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Purple, 25/Box (712524) • Quill.com $20.69 5 $103.45
Kaysent School Headphones for Classroom Students - (KHPC-12B) 12 Packs Black Color Kids' Headphones for School, Library, Computers, Children and Adult(No Microphone) • Amazon Business $44.80 1 $44.80
Shuttle Art Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 600 Pack Sharpened Yellow Pencils with Erasers, Bulk Pack Graphite Pencils for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.19 1 $27.19
Gersoniel 4 Pack 14 Inch Wooden Jumbo Pencils Big Wood Giant Decor with Cap Large Prop Huge Novelty Home School Party Gift, 4 Colors(Pink, Blue, Yellow, Purple) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
TJOY 100ft Kids LED Strip Lights with 20 Key Child Remote, Multi-Color RGB Rope Lighting, Color Changing LED Light Strip for Bedroom, Tape Lighting for Room Decor Aesthetic, TV, DIY(50ft*2) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
School Smart BioFiber No. 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Assorted Colors, Box of 12 - Wood • School Specialty $11.69 1 $11.69
Pink Erasers – Square Eraser, Erasers for Kids, Rubber Eraser, 40 Count, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$500.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.17

Sales tax

 $45.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.14

Total project goal

$687.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $687.61

8 Donors

-$612.61

Donations toward project cost

-$520.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.89

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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