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Ms. Shrum from San Jose, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Shrum's classroom raised $251

Focus and Create: Tools for Success

Help me give my students a class set of markers and colored pencils so all students have access to art supplies to enhance their creativities. The privacy partitions will help support concentration during independent work or testing times.

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Ms. Shrum Linda Vista Elementary School
San Jose, CA Grades 3-5

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My Project

My fourth-grade students in San Jose are eager learners who thrive on creativity and structure. This project will provide privacy desk partitions to support focus and self-regulation, along with markers and colored pencils so every student has access to essential art materials.

Many of my students learn best when distractions are reduced and expectations are clear.

Privacy partitions give students a safe, personal workspace where they can concentrate during independent work and testing. They also help students build independence by learning to self-advocate, choosing when they need a focused environment to do their best. Students will use privacy partitions to minimize distractions, stay engaged, and take ownership of their learning. These boards also support emotional regulation by giving students a calm space when they need it.

At the same time, not all students have consistent access to art supplies. Providing a full class set of markers and colored pencils ensures every student can fully participate in creative and academic tasks. Markers and colored pencils will be used across subjects for drawing, organizing ideas, completing projects, and supporting language development through visual expression.

With these tools, students will be better able to focus, express their ideas, and build confidence. They will develop independence, improve their ability to concentrate, and feel empowered to use strategies that support their learning.

Your support will help create a classroom where every student can focus, create, and succeed. Thank you for investing in my students’ growth.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Shrum Linda Vista Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Jose, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

28 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples $71.29 1 $71.29
22-Pack Desk Dividers for Students - Durable & Waterproof Plastic Study Carrel Divider, Classroom Folders Teacher Supplies, Easy-to-Clean Plastic Privacy Shield Folder Boards for Student Desks, Black • Amazon Business $46.97 1 $46.97
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $38.05 1 $38.05

Materials cost

$156.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $14.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.57

Total project goal

$250.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.47

2 Donors

-$125.23

Donations toward project cost

-$106.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.78

match offer

-$125.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.79

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 $0.00

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