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Ms. Bali from Kailua, HI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gearing Up for 4th Grade

Help me give my students air purifiers, basic supplies, and books for resources to support my students for success during in-person learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bali's classroom raised $936

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school is located in a residential neighborhood on Oahu. Hawaii is filled with so many diverse cultures and we see that in our classrooms. Many of our students come to us with different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. While we all may be different, our school has a love for learning and teaching!

Amazing, bright, and enthusiastic learners!

That is how I would describe the eighteen wonderful 4th graders I have in my classroom. Every single one of them has different talents and favorites, but there are many things they all have in common.

My Project

First, help me give my students an air purifier to keep our classrooms clean during these unprecedented times. As we return to in-person learning, my students’ safety is my number one priority, especially with the COVID-19 cases we are experiencing in Hawaii. I am hoping to help ease students' and parents' fears, as well as my own, about returning to school. This air purifier would help circulate clean air and eliminate particles left in the classroom air. I want my students to feel safe and comfortable while learning during these unprecedented times and I know this air purifier can help.

Second, because of COVID-19, families might struggle to figure out how they will be able to send their children to school with the needed materials.

When these materials do not come with students to the classrooms, many teachers end up paying out of their own pockets to ensure their students are afforded the same opportunities as their peers. Things like crayons, notebooks, folders, markers, glue, and pencils are all necessary to make learning engaging, effective and fun.

Lastly, help me give my students the excitement and love for reading! I would like to provide my students with a wide range of books that will help them find excitement in reading. I would like to have books that show diversity in my library to learn more about the differences we may have in our lives. Books bring us together as a community and I hope the students will be able to learn and grow to develop compassion and empathy.

Ms. Bali Kainalu Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kailua, HI View local requests 18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honeywell InsightTM HPA5100B 175 Sq. Ft. HEPA Air Purifier, Black - Black • Best Buy Education $124.10 2 $248.20
Amazon Basics Plastic Clipboards, Black, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $14.38 4 $57.52
Honeywell - Charcoal and HEPA Filters for Air Purifiers (3-Pack) - Black/white • Best Buy Education $47.18 1 $47.18
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 12 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $22.51 1 $22.51
Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Assorted Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack, Colors May Vary (63794) • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Kids Indoor Activities At Home, Broad Line, 40 Classic Colors • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
EXPO 1927526 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Vibrant Colors, 16-Count • Amazon Business $18.47 1 $18.47
Three Keys (A Front Desk Novel) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
The Day You Begin • Amazon Business $14.42 1 $14.42
The Magical Yet • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
I Believe I Can • Amazon Business $14.13 1 $14.13
Ada Twist, Scientist (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $14.01 1 $14.01
Red: A Crayon's Story • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Twin Pocket File Folders with Fasteners, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
If Kids Ran the World • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Rosie Revere, Engineer (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $10.92 1 $10.92
Be You! • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
The Dot • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
Save Me a Seat (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
I'm New Here • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Black Brother, Black Brother • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Stella Díaz Never Gives Up (Stella Diaz, 2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison) • Amazon Business $6.68 1 $6.68
Home Court (STAT: Standing Tall and Talented #1): Standing Tall and Talented (1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
BIC Ballpoint Pen, Assorted Colors, 60 Pack • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
Sharpie 27145 Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.47 1 $5.47

Materials cost

$722.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$794.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.26

Total project goal

$935.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $935.06

1 Donor

-$935.06

Donations toward project cost

-$794.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$140.26

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