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Mrs. Tara Smith from Phoenix, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Supplies for Success!

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies like highlighters, glue sticks, dry-erase markers, paper, and antibacterial wipes to keep them engaged, learning, and thriving!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Tara Smith's classroom raised $242

This project is fully funded

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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 first-grade students are full of curiosity, energy, and a love for learning. They come from a low-economic neighborhood, but that doesn’t stop them from working hard and striving for success. Every day, they walk into our classroom eager to explore new ideas, build their reading and math skills, and work toward their learning goals.

Despite the challenges they may face outside of school, they show up ready to learn.

They take pride in their progress, especially in our Lexia reading goals, and get excited about reaching milestones. They are resilient, determined, and deserve every opportunity to thrive!

Our classroom is running low on essential supplies that help make learning engaging and interactive. To continue providing a hands-on, structured, and supportive learning environment, we need highlighters, glue sticks, dry-erase markers, paper, and antibacterial wipes. Highlighters will help students track key details in texts, especially as they work on sight words and comprehension activities. Glue sticks are crucial for interactive notebooks, crafts, and hands-on learning activities. Dry-erase markers make small-group instruction and individual practice engaging, allowing students to actively participate in lessons. Paper is an everyday necessity for writing, drawing, and completing assignments. Antibacterial wipes will help keep our learning environment clean and healthy, reducing the spread of germs.

This project will ensure my students have the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and actively involved in their learning. With these materials, they can continue working toward their reading, writing, and math goals without worrying about running out of supplies. By supporting this project, you’re helping to create a classroom where students can focus on learning, creativity, and growth. Thank you for believing in my students and making a difference in their education!

Mrs. Tara Smith Holiday Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Phoenix, AZ 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

75 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Easter(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $13.21 3 $39.63
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $12.39 2 $24.78
BIC Intensity Black Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 12-Count Pack of Erasable Markers With Low-Odor Ink for a Pleasant Writing Experience • Amazon Business $6.82 3 $20.46
Dabo&Shobo Yellow highlighter, 60 Pack -bright color, chisel tip, for Adults Highlighting in the Home School Office … • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68

Materials cost

$161.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.19

Total project goal

$241.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $241.26

2 Donors

-$138.44

Donations toward project cost

-$117.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.77

match offer

-$102.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.42

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