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Mrs. Calonico from San Bruno, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering 5th Graders Through Creativity and Organization!

Help me give my students the materials they need to do creative work!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Calonico's classroom raised $1,062

This project is fully funded

My Project

I believe in creating an environment that ignites creativity, fuels imagination, and nurtures a profound love for learning. To take our students' education to soaring heights, we are excitedly seeking your fervent support through monetary donations for classroom art supplies, captivating decor, and cozy library seating.

Imagine the vibrant strokes of a paintbrush, the symphony of colors, and the boundless joy that art brings to our young learners.

With your generous contributions, we can provide our students with a palette of possibilities by replenishing our art supplies and offering them endless avenues to express themselves, solve problems creatively, and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Let's unleash the artist within each child!

But why stop there? Let's embark on a transformative journey to create awe-inspiring classrooms that breathe life into learning. Your donations will also help me create enchanting spaces that captivate young minds, inspire their imagination, and invigorate their curiosity. Together, we can build a visual tapestry of inspiration and wonder, where students are excited to explore new horizons every single day.

And when it comes to the joy of reading, we want to transport our students to a haven of comfort and inspiration. Picture them nestled in cozy library seating, engrossed in captivating tales, and immersed in the limitless knowledge that books offer. Your donations will help us create a haven of literature, where the magic of reading will ignite their spirits and nurture a lifelong love for the written word.

Mrs. Calonico Portola Elementary School Grades 3-5 San Bruno, CA View local requests 62 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.89 8 $151.12
American Plastic Toys Little Kids (4-Pack, Blue), Stackable, Lightweight, & Portable, Reading, Gaming, TV, Outdoor & Indoor, 50lb Max Scoop Rocker • Amazon Business $40.00 2 $80.00
Post-it Easel Pad, 20 in x 23 in, White, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pk, Mounts to surfaces with Command Strips included (566) • Amazon Business $38.65 2 $77.30
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 462/Box (68-8462) • Staples $69.22 1 $69.22
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $62.63 1 $62.63
6 Rolls 196.8 ft Colorful Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Trim Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Borders for Classroom Bulletin Board Decor (Advanced Grey) • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $46.79 1 $46.79
56 Pack Job Ticket Holders Reusable Dry Erase Pockets Plastic 10 x 13.8 Inch Shop Ticket Holders Sheet Protectors Job Order Pockets Teacher Supplies for Office Classroom Organization (Black) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Dymo LetraTAG 2050826 Label Maker Tape 1/2 W White 6/Pack • Staples $16.61 2 $33.22
DYMO LabelManager COLORPOP! Portable Thermal Label Maker Purple (2056108) • Staples $33.11 1 $33.11
200-piece Puzzle Kids Toys Set, Block Toy for Children Education Kids Toys Interlocking Solid Plastic, Safe Materials for Preschool boy and Girl Over 3 Years Old Creative Children's Toys & Games… • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Multiplication Domino Math Game | Wooden Educational Algebra Toy | Learning Times Tables Dominoes for Classroom, Homeschooling for Kids from 1st Grade+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
H5 Domino Creations 100-Piece Neon | Kids Games for Game Night | Building Toys for Outdoor Games | Lily Hevesh Dominoes Set for Adults & Kids Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Shuttle Art 30 Colors Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, Works on Plastic,Wood,Stone,Metal and Glass for Kids Adult Coloring Doodling Marking • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
TREND ENTERPRISES: U.S.A. Bingo Game, Exciting Way for Everyone to Learn, Play 8 Different Ways, Learn State Capitals, Nicknames & More, Great for Classrooms and At Home, 2 to 36 Players, For Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
Mark Twain Science Warm-Ups Science Activity Book Grades 5-8+, Science & Technology, Life, Space, Physical, and Earth Science, 5th Grade Workbooks and Up, Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $12.51 1 $12.51
Dry Erase Erasers, Eeoyu 40 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies Home and Office, Black • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Fraction Flip Chart, 161 Double Sided Cards Freestanding Flip Chat with Fraction/Decimal/Percentage/Shape/Name/Animals, All Fractions From 1-10, Educational Math Learning Tool for School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Chalkboard Hall Pass Lanyards School Passes Set of 6 for School Classroom Teacher Gift • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
TANMIT Gel Pens, 33 Color Gel Pen Fine Point Colored Pen Set with 40% More Ink for Adult Coloring Books, Drawing, Doodling, Scrapbooks Journaling • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$787.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $72.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$901.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.16

Total project goal

$1,061.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,061.05

4 Donors

-$485.76

Donations toward project cost

-$473.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.24

match offer

-$503.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$428.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$71.32

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