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Mrs. Nassar from Wailuku, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Nassar's classroom raised $724

Empowering Students

Help me give my students the supplies they need in order for them to learn and feel incentivized.

My Project

Our vibrant classroom is home to bright and enthusiastic students in Grades 3-5 who are tackling rigorous, college-and-career ready standards in ELA, Math, and Science. Our goal is not just to teach content, but to foster critical thinkers who can analyze data and solve real-world problems. While we are committed to using Data Team Cycles to identify specific learning gaps and personalize instruction, a lack of flexible, hands-on resources often forces us into a "one-size-fits-all" teaching model. Every student has a unique learning profile—some grasp fractions best with visual models, others need to build scientific concepts with tactile manipulatives, and still others thrive when they require quiet work—and when we cannot provide these differentiated tools, gaps widen, frustration rises, and the impact of our data analysis is severely limited.

We are requesting a collection of versatile, high-impact supplies that will allow us to immediately put our data-driven strategies into action and provide true differentiated instruction.

This includes Tactile Math Manipulatives like durable sets of fraction tiles, base ten blocks, and algebraic cubes, which enable hands-on exploration of abstract concepts, crucial for kinesthetic learners. Additionally, we need supplies for Leveled Reading and Activity Bins (such as flexible folders and dry-erase boards) to create and store tiered activities instantly accessible during small-group instruction, meeting students exactly where they are. Finally, items for Flexible Focus Stations, like noise-canceling headphones and privacy folders, will establish quiet working spaces, accommodating students who need a different sensory environment to concentrate and achieve mastery.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Nassar Wailuku Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wailuku, HI View local requests

More than half 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JEFURE 72 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.98 10 $99.80
Nortix Flip Chart Paper, Sticky Easel Pads, Chart Paper for Teachers, Upgraded Dual-Purpose for Flip Chart and Dry Erase Board, Super Adhesive & Bleed-Resistant, 25 x 30 inch, 30 Sheets/Pad, 8 Pads • Amazon Business $98.00 1 $98.00
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 2 $77.98
Iris Plastic File Box with Split Lid Letter Size Gray 4/Pack (500167) • Staples $62.99 1 $62.99
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Sheet Protectors for Page Storage, Clear, 500 Pack • Amazon Business $24.13 2 $48.26
35 Pack Dry Erase Pockets 10x13 inch - Reusable Write and Wipe Pockets - Clear Pocket Folders & Dry Erase Paper Sleeves for Classroom Dry Erase Packets & Clear Pocket Sleeves • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
800PCS Punny Teacher Sticker for Student, D-FantiX Motivational Reward Stickers for Kids Classroom, Must Have Essentials for Teachers Elementary, Positive Encouragement Stickers Home School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.49 3 $28.47
EXPO Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black Low-Odor Perfect for Whiteboards Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices (Pack of 1 36 Count Total) • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Yarlung 900 Pieces 2 Inch Jumbo Paper Clips, Vinyl Coated Large Paperclips for Office, School Document Organizing, Non-Skid, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Oxford Index Cards, 3 x 5 Inches, White, Blank Notecards, Flashcards for School and Studying, Bulk Pack of Note Cards, 500 Count (5 Packs of 100) (40175) • Amazon Business $6.20 2 $12.40
Expo Whiteboard Cleaner - 8 oz Spray Bottle • Blick Art Materials $4.04 3 $12.12
PrintWorks White Cardstock 8.5" x 11" - 67 lb/147 gsm Vellum Bristol - 250 Sheets - Made in the USA - SFI® Certified - 92 Bright - Card Stock Printer Paper for School, Craft, & Office Use (00564) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$527.44

Vendor shipping charges

$26.66

Sales tax

$23.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$615.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.57

Total project goal

$723.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$723.79

1 Donor

-$723.79

Donations toward project cost

-$615.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.57

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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