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Mrs. Rodriguez from Jacksonville, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Rodriguez's classroom raised $414

Help Me Launch My First Kindergarten Classroom!

Help me give my students crayons, markers, glue sticks, pencils, construction paper, dry erase markers and scissors that will support hands-on learning and help them build a strong foundation for success.

Mrs. Rodriguez Jacksonville Commons Elementary School
Jacksonville, NC Grades PreK-2

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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

As a first-year kindergarten teacher, I am excited to welcome a new group of young learners into my classroom. What makes kindergarten students so special is their curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning. For many of my students, this will be their very first school experience. My goal is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to explore, create, and grow into a confident learner.

The supplies in this project will help turn everyday learning into hands-on experiences that build essential skills.

Crayons and markers will allow students to express their creativity while strengthening the fine motor skills needed for writing. Glue sticks, scissors, and construction paper will help students participate in engaging projects that reinforce literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning concepts. Dry-erase markers and erasers will provide students with opportunities to practice letters, numbers, sight words, and problem-solving skills in a way that is interactive, fun, and easy to correct as they learn.

My hope is that these classroom essentials will help create a positive learning environment where students develop a love of school from the very beginning. By providing these resources, you are helping young learners build confidence, creativity, and foundational skills that will support them throughout their educational journey. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where every child has the tools they need to learn, succeed, and dream big.

Note: I have been newly hired as a teacher for the upcoming school year and will use these materials in my new classroom as soon as classes begin.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Rodriguez Jacksonville Commons Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jacksonville, NC View local requests

More than half 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers Classpack (200ct), Teacher Classroom Must Haves, Bulk Markers for Preschool, Kindergarten & Elementary, Ages 3, 4, 5 • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, Bulk Back to School Supplies, Elementary & Kindergarten Wishlist, 16 Colors (50 Each), 800 Ct • Amazon Business $51.19 1 $51.19
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $38.79 1 $38.79
Colorations Construction Paper for Kids - 7 Bright Colors - 600 Bulk Sheets of 9"X12" - Assorted Pack of Heavy-Duty Craft Paper, Bulk School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.54 1 $35.54
Fun Express Mini Dry Erase Eraser 12 Pack - whiteboard Eraser Classroom Supplies for Teachers | erasers Bulk for Kids | White Board Dry Eraser Accessories for School Supplies Teaching Essentials • Amazon Business $14.18 2 $28.36
Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks for Classroom Supplies and Craft Projects, Dries Clear, 0.24-oz Stick, 60-Pack • Amazon Business $11.05 2 $22.10
WA Portman 24 Pk Blunt Scissors for Kids - 5-Inch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors Bulk Classroom - Back to School Supplies - No-slip Grip & Durable Stainless Steel Blades - Ideal for School & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.80 1 $21.80
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
PRALB 200PCS Multicolor Pencil Top Eraser Bulk Caps for Pencils,Chisel Shape Erasers Toppers for Party Favors Games Prizes, Pencil Top Erasers Cap for Home School Classroom Office • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$293.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$351.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.95

Total project goal

$413.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $413.01

1 Donor

-$413.01

Donations toward project cost

-$351.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.95

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