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Mrs. Olson from Milwaukee WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start to the New Year!

Help me give my students the supplies they need for a successful start to the school year.

  • 7 donors
  • $243 still needed

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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

The beginning of the year is a critical time to get students off to a good start. These supplies and materials will help them be prepared with the materials they may not be able to afford on their own for school. These notebooks, folders, and other supplies will help them get and stay organized for the year. I also use supplies, such as desk name plates and "All About Me" posters to help the students feel welcome in the classroom.

Your generous donation to our project will help my students start the year on a positive note, setting up a year of success!

These materials set a level playing field for students whose families can not send all necessary supplies at the beginning of the school year.

Mrs. Olson
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples 1 Subject Notebook 8 x 10-1/2 College Ruled 48/Pack (27498CT) • Staples $40.62 2 $81.24
AFMAT Pencil Sharpener, Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Fast Sharpen in 3s, Large Hole Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Jumbo Pencils-Blue • Amazon Business $23.50 2 $47.00
EPI Spiral Notebook, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets (Yellow, 12) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
EPI Spiral Notebook, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets (Red, 6) • Amazon Business $14.49 3 $43.47
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 24 Family Boxes, 124 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $39.96 1 $39.96
Amazon Basics Pencil Box, Pack of 4, Multi, Solid • Amazon Business $9.50 4 $38.00
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 1 $35.76
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black 36/Pack (1920940) • Staples $26.94 1 $26.94
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2135174) • Staples $26.94 1 $26.94
C-Line Poly Portfolio Folder, 3-Hole Punch, 2-Pocket, Red, Pack of 25 • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
Scott Choose-A-Sheet Kitchen Roll Paper Towel, 1-Ply, 102 Sheets/Roll, 15 Rolls/Pack (36371/55417) • Quill.com $23.99 1 $23.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Green • Amazon Business $23.50 1 $23.50
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.38 2 $20.76
Staples Smooth 2-Pocket Paper Folder, Yellow, 25/Box (50761/27538-CC) • Quill.com $14.39 1 $14.39
ELMER'S Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost

$499.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.24

Total project goal

$634.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $634.96

4 Donors

-$235.00

Donations toward project cost

-$218.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$135.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$114.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $242.91

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