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Ms. Gaby from San Marcos, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First-Year Teaching Essentials

Help me give my students basic materials for a math/science classroom; some of my big ticket items are a classroom set of colored pencils, a pencil sharpener, and a 3-hole punch.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gaby's classroom raised $414

This project is fully funded

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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

As a first-year teacher, I want to make sure I am able to set my students up for the best learning experience possible. When the students walk through the door, I do not want them to stress about basic materials. For example, when we move into a unit about graphing in math, students can have easy access to graph paper and colored pencils to make visual learning central. Providing students with whiteboard markers allows collaboration with peers and the mapping out of ideas.

In order to tear down the barrier to entry for education, my requested materials tick off supplies that will make my students' day-to-day lives easier.

Rather than a student worrying about whether or not they have a sharpie to make a final project look professional, they can focus on mastering content, practice presenting with a group, or create supplementary visuals so they feel more ownership over their work.

Ms. Gaby High Technical Middle North County Grades 6-8

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.

San Marcos, CA 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

56 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1799) • Quill.com $38.99 1 $38.99
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 240/Carton (68-8024) • Staples $33.76 1 $33.76
Ruled Graph Paper - 8.5" x 11" • Kaplan Early Learning Company $4.73 5 $23.65
Staples One-Touch 3-Hole Punch 30 Sheet Capacity Black (26614) • Staples $20.68 1 $20.68
Elmer's© Washable School Glue Sticks Classroom Pack - Clear • Nasco $20.25 1 $20.25
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 16/Pack (81045) • Staples $16.12 1 $16.12
Expo Whiteboard Care Cleaner Blue (1752229) • Staples $7.82 2 $15.64
Expo Block Eraser (81505) • Quill.com $4.99 3 $14.97
Westcott Titanium Bonded 8 Titanium Multi-Purpose/Heavy Duty Scissor Pointed Tip Gray/Yellow 3/Pack (17532) • Staples $14.80 1 $14.80
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.45 10 $14.50
Bostitch High-Capacity Staples, 3/8" Leg Length, 3,000/Box (STAN1962) • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Ultra Fine Tip Black Dozen (37001) • Staples $9.77 1 $9.77
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Black Dozen (30001) • Staples $9.43 1 $9.43
Swingline Desktop Stapler 20 Sheet Capacity Black (44401) • Staples $8.98 1 $8.98
Staples Invisible Tape 3/4 x 1 296 12/Pack (52380P12) • Staples $8.62 1 $8.62
Staples Binder Clips Assorted Black 60/Pack (15339) • Staples $6.85 1 $6.85
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser Coral/Teal (MMMC18LAVO) • Staples $6.07 1 $6.07
Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Bee • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99
Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Ladybug • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99
Gem Paper Clips - Box of 100 - Size #1 Regular • Nasco $0.70 1 $0.70

Materials cost

$287.75

Vendor shipping charges

$3.20

Sales tax

$26.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$351.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.05

Total project goal

$413.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$413.65

7 Donors

-$344.82

Donations toward project cost

-$300.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.22

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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