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Ms. Nolan from New Britain, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start

Help me give my students fresh supplies to start the new school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nolan's classroom raised $542

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

The materials and supplies that I am requesting will help my students start the new school year with success. Unfortunately, we are not given the necessary supplies like crayons, glue sticks, markers, etc. that we use every day. These first graders get so excited to start school and would love coming in on the first day to their very own pencil box full of supplies. This also teaches them responsibility of their belongings! First grade would not be possible without any of these items!

My students need these everyday materials to complete class work, projects, and crafts.

I have also requested a few read aloud books to help teach social emotional learning and a book that helps teach them how to write an opinion writing piece! First grade is full of read alouds and I would love to add to our collection. I thank you in advance for giving my students a positive start to their first grade year!

Ms. Nolan Vance 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.

New Britain, CT View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Headphones with Microphone Kids Earphones for School, Adjustable over Ear Head Phones Class Set Earbuds Wire Earphones for School Students Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Clear Plastic Pencil Case Large Plastic Crayon Box Bulk Stackable Classroom Stationery Organizer School Supplies(Blue) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 20 $38.80
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.51 1 $28.51
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
Abyssaly White Grey Wood Self Adhesive Paper 17.71 in X 32.8 Ft Removable Wood Peel and Stick Wallpaper Decorative Wall Covering Vintage Wood Panel Interior Film • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 96 Pack Fine Point Tip Black Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for Back to School, Office, Home, Work On White board & Calendar, Refrigerator. • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
homyfort Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Hanging Shoe Rack Storage Holder for Closet Door, Zapateras Organizer with 24 Extra Large Pockets for Mens’ Shoes (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School (The Gingerbread Man Is Loose) • Amazon Business $13.33 1 $13.33
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 5 $12.45
The Recess Queen • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
The Leaf Thief: (The Perfect Fall Book for Children and Toddlers) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
The Magical Yet (The Magical Yet, 1) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Squirrel's New Year's Resolution • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
The Perfect Pet • Amazon Business $7.11 1 $7.11

Materials cost

$414.04

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.21

Total project goal

$541.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$541.41

7 Donors

-$268.86

Donations toward project cost

-$231.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.18

match offer

-$268.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$228.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.70

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$0.00

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