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Ms. Asnicar from El Cajon, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Minds: Books & Supplies

Help me give my students the books and supplies they need to thrive in our new 5th-grade classroom. These resources will spark curiosity, support learning, and build confidence as we start the year together.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Asnicar's classroom raised $1,369

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My Project

My cart is filled with graphic novels, engaging read-alouds, hands-on science kits, vibrant art supplies, and thought-provoking social studies books. These resources are carefully chosen to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and deepen understanding in every subject. The graphic novels and read-alouds will draw in reluctant readers, while the science kits make learning come alive through discovery. Art supplies will encourage self-expression, and social studies books will open doors to new perspectives. Together, these items will fuel our 5th grade classroom rotations and keep students actively engaged in their learning every day.

Ms. Asnicar W.D. Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

El Cajon, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 18 Books Collection Hardcover Set by Jeff Kinney Vol 1-18 (Include latest Wrecking Ball ,The Deep End & Big Shot Diary) • Amazon Business $161.99 1 $161.99
12 Pcs Blank White Books Hardcover Sketchbooks White Blank Notebook Hard Cover Journal for Kids Reading Writing Sketch, 18 Sheets Each, 11 x 8.5 Inch • Amazon Business $36.99 3 $110.97
Shuttle Art 12 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, Pack of 30, Watercolor Paint Set with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities • Amazon Business $29.98 3 $89.94
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Teacher Classroom Must Have Art Supplies • Amazon Business $64.39 1 $64.39
Handy Art Acrylic Paint Assorted Colors 8 oz. Bottles - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 432 • Blick Art Materials $50.69 1 $50.69
Captain Underpants 10 Books Collection • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
The Baby-sitters Club #1-7 Graphic Novel Box Set (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) • Amazon Business $42.23 1 $42.23
Pizza and Taco Lunch Special: 6-Book Boxed Set: Books 1-6 (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $35.03 1 $35.03
Dork Diaries - Dork Diaries Boxed Set (Books 1-3) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $32.84 1 $32.84
Teacher Created Resources All About Me Poster Pack, Social Studies, 32/Pack • Quill.com $15.83 2 $31.66
Microscope for Kids, Microscope Kit LED 40X-1200X Magnification Kids Science Toys, Microscope Slides with Specimens for Kids,Students Microscope STEM Kit • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
I Survived Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection (I Survived Graphix) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover STEM picture book, ages 4-8) x MahoganyBooks - books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Jabari Jumps (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter Set: (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $18.53 1 $18.53
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Stephen Curry: The Best. Easy to read children sports book with great graphic. All you need to know about Stephen Curry, one of the best basketball legends in history. (Sports book for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
The Wild Robot - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 2 $13.12
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
48 Prepared Microscope Slides Set of Animals Insects Plants Flowers, Biological Learning Resource Specimens for Kids Beginner Classroom Basic Science Education • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Wild Robot Protects (Volume 3) (The Wild Robot, 3) • Amazon Business $10.25 1 $10.25
Goosebumps Graphic Novel - Goosebumps - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500 Amazing Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
The Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) (The Wild Robot, 2) • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07
What Is Science? • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
A Drop Around the World: The Science Of Water Cycles On Planet Earth For Kids (Earth Science, Science Books For Kids, Nature Books) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57

Materials cost

$1,015.29

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$92.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,163.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$205.30

Total project goal

$1,368.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,368.67

9 Donors

-$917.32

Donations toward project cost

-$783.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.85

Matching donations from our partners

-$446.96

Match offers toward project cost

-$379.92

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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