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Ms. Kurz from Mesa, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year, Forever Impact

Help me give my students the best education experience by supporting my classroom by providing the basic necessities to succeed in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kurz's classroom raised $706

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

I'm so excited to meet my students this fall as a first-year second grade teacher! I already know I’m going to love their enthusiasm for learning, their silly personalities, and the way they’ll remind me every day why I chose to become a teacher.

Every items whether it’s crayons, seating cushions, erasers, or whiteboards—will help my students succeed from the very first day of school.

My goal is to make sure they have everything they need to thrive from day one all the way to the last day of the year.

To me, success means being prepared and learning in a classroom that feels like a home. These second graders are the future leaders of our world, and your support would mean everything to me—and to them.

Ms. Kurz Holmes 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.

Mesa, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Laminator Machine 13Inch Wide with 120 Letter Size Laminating Sheets for A3/A4/A6,11X17 Thermal Hot&Cold Lamination Laminated 3-5Mil with Paper Cutter, Corner Rounder for Office Home School Teacher • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Crayola Classpack Jumbo Crayons 200/Box (52-8389) • Staples $59.74 1 $59.74
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 2 $42.76
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
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 $37.99 1 $37.99
Pacon PAC3370 Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper, Unruled, 27" Width, 34" Length, 25 Sheets, Limited Edition, White • Amazon Business $28.47 1 $28.47
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 24/Pack (1978998) • Quill.com $26.15 1 $26.15
Bostitch Office InPower Spring-Powered Desktop Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, One Finger Stapling, Includes 210 Staples, Jam Free, Opens for Tacking, Breast Cancer Awareness Pink • Amazon Business $16.94 1 $16.94
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 30 • Blick Art Materials $16.69 1 $16.69
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers Wiper for Classroom Office and Home (48flower) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Westcott Titanium Bonded 8" Titanium Multi-Purpose/Heavy Duty Scissor, Pointed Tip, Gray/Yellow, 3/Pack (17532) • Quill.com $12.44 1 $12.44
Bostitch Office Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Powerful Stall-Free Motor, High Capacity Shavings Tray, Blue • Amazon Business $12.06 1 $12.06
Mr. Pen- Pencil Toppers, 120 Pack, Blue Shades, Pencil Top Eraser Caps • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Staples Construction Paper 9 W x 12 L Assorted 200/Pack (23104) • Staples $7.04 1 $7.04
Swingline Standard Staples 1/4 Length 210 Per Strip 5 000/Box 3 Boxes (S7035104) • Staples $6.17 1 $6.17
Bostitch Professional Magnetic Push Staple Remover Black (40000M-BLK) • Staples $3.24 1 $3.24

Materials cost

$514.32

Vendor shipping charges

$10.60

Sales tax

$36.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$599.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.78

Total project goal

$705.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$705.18

2 Donors

-$437.59

Donations toward project cost

-$371.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.64

match offer

-$267.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$227.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.14

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