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Ms. Varghese from Dallas, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elephant Toothpaste & Classroom Supplies for Ms. Varghese's Class

Help me give my students an opportunity to be hands-on in my class with Expo Markers, their own dry erase boards, and enough supplies for them to make their own elephant toothpaste!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Varghese's classroom raised $657

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach a meme and animal-loving group of 5th graders math and science. My favorite thing about my students is that they make me laugh and ask interesting questions to make learning fun. I'm so amazed at the kinds of questions they ask and the countless things they teach me every single day. They're so curious of the world around them and why things work the way that they do, and I enjoy hearing their voice in the classroom. They strive off of encouragement and collaboration, and I know they're going to enjoy the science project so much!

My Project

My virtual and face-to-face students will be so excited to each make their own elephant toothpaste with their own materials! They enjoy taking ownership in their own learning and love sharing their work with their classmates, and I know they will be so excited to make their own!

I am also including some additional supplies in my list that my students constantly run through that are essential in my classroom like ExpoMarkers.

I am adding whiteboards, erasers, and clipboards for when they are moving into stations so they can be successful during independent practice.

Ms. Varghese Aikin Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 $69.98 1 $69.98
BISON LIFE Safety Glasses, One Size, Clear Protective Polycarbonate Lens, 12 per Box (1 box) • Amazon Business $14.79 4 $59.16
Expo Low Odor Ultra Fine Black Dry Erase Markers, Box of 36 • Amazon Business $28.36 2 $56.72
Clipboards (Set of 30) Letter Size Clipboard, Low Profile Clip, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone,3-in-1 Portable Handheld Karaoke Mic Speaker Machine Birthday Home Party for PC or All Smartphone (Q37 Black) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Red Star GlutenFree Active Dry Yeast, 0.75 oz, 3 ct, 3 pk • Amazon Business $7.47 4 $29.88
VicTsing Essential Oil Diffuser with Oils, Mini Aromatherapy Diffuser with 6 Pure Essential Oils Set, Sleep Mode and Auto Off for Home Bedroom Gift, White • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
AmazonCommercial Professional Dishwashing Detergent, Spring Fresh, 1-Gallon, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $28.30 1 $28.30
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49
NYHI 50-Pack Heavy Duty Disposable Aluminum Oblong Foil Pans with Lid Covers Recyclable Tin Food Storage Tray Extra-Sturdy Containers for Cooking, Baking, Meal Prep, Takeout - 8.4" x 5.9" - 2.25lb • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Light Blue Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Light Blue • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
ECR4Kids ELR-13213 Cutting Edge SureGrip Kid's Scissor Classpack for School Classrooms, Pointed Tip, Assorted • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16 Count • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
Swan 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution First Aid Antiseptic, 32 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 12), 384 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Sharpie 22480PP Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $7.35 1 $7.35
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original Cleaning Pads with Durafoam, White 1" x 4.60" x 2.30", 6 Count • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94
Avery 5472 Removable Print or Write Color Coding Labels, Round, 0.75 Inches, Pack of 1008 • Amazon Business $4.07 1 $4.07
Hefty Slider Food Storage Bags, 2.5 Gal, 12 Ct • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Spice Supreme Assorted Food Colors Red Blue Green Yellow - 4 Color Cake Liquid Variety Kit for Baking , Decorating ,Fondant , Cooking, and Slime Making - .30 fl. oz.Bottles • Amazon Business $3.89 1 $3.89

Materials cost

$500.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$558.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.48

Total project goal

$656.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $656.56

3 Donors

-$328.28

Donations toward project cost

-$279.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.24

match offer

-$328.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$279.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.24

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