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Mrs. Beer from Kailua, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Famous 2nd Grade Authors

Help me give my students the ability to become published authors by providing a variety of paper and a bookbinding machine to showcase their amazing writing and art talents!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Beer's classroom raised $499

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help 2nd-grade students rediscover their love for writing and become published authors with your support! Due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, our young writers have faced challenges in honing their skills. However, with your generous donation towards a book binding machine and materials, I can provide them with a platform to showcase their writing and art talents.

With this equipment, students will not only see their words come to life in a professionally bound book but also gain a deeper appreciation for the writing process.

The excitement and motivation they feel when they reach the publishing phase will further fuel their desire to learn and create.

Your contribution will empower these budding authors, instilling confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they see their work transformed into tangible, shareable pieces. Together, let's inspire a new generation of storytellers and foster a lifelong love for writing.

Mrs. Beer Keolu 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.

Kailua, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Richeson Bulk Pack Watercolor Paper - 11" x 14", 88 lb, Pkg of 350 sheets • Blick Art Materials $90.43 1 $90.43
Fellowes Star+ Comb Binding Machine 150 Sheet Capacity White/Black (5006501) • Staples $77.23 1 $77.23
Sax Colored Art Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets • School Specialty $7.57 5 $37.85
Sax Colored Art Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, White, 50 Sheets • School Specialty $7.57 5 $37.85
Fellowes Plastic Binding Combs, 1/2 Inch, Black, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $36.37 1 $36.37
Fellowes Plastic Binding Combs, 3/8 Inch, Black, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
Fellowes Plastic Binding Combs, 1 Inch, Black, Pack of 10 • School Specialty $12.82 1 $12.82

Materials cost

$319.54

Vendor shipping charges

$55.61

Sales tax

$14.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.82

Total project goal

$498.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$498.82

1 Donor

-$498.82

Donations toward project cost

-$424.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.82

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$0.00

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