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Ms. Iwanaka from Waianae, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our First Graders Shine Through Art!

Help me give my students new art supplies and organizational tools to foster creativity, responsibility, and cultural pride.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Iwanaka's classroom raised $999

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our first graders at MES are amazing! They love to learn, and they especially love to create.

We want to help them make beautiful art, organize their supplies, and feel proud of who they are and where they come from.

Right now, our art supplies are a bit old and messy. It's hard for our young artists to really express themselves when they don't have good materials. We also need things to keep our art supplies neat and tidy, which helps us learn to be responsible. Many of our students are Native Hawaiian and we want them to see themselves, their culture, and their amazing history reflected in the art we make. When children see people who look like them and stories that are part of their heritage, it helps them feel strong, proud, and included.

Ms. Iwanaka Makaha 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.

Waianae, HI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Royal & Langnickel Taklon Hair Classroom Value Pack, Assorted Size, Set of 30 - Durable • School Specialty $19.27 5 $96.35
3 Ring Binder 1 Inch, 1” Clear View Cover with 2 Inside Pockets Round Ring Binder, Colored School Supplies Binders, in Grey, Pink, Blue, Purple, Green, and Red, Multicolor (6 PC) – by Enday • Amazon Business $23.74 4 $94.96
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
Storex Small Cubby Bins – Plastic Storage Containers for Classroom with Non-Snap Lid, 12.2 x 7.8 x 5.1 inches, Tint Teal, 5-Pack (62486A05C) • Amazon Business $34.42 2 $68.84
Crayola Crayons 24 Count, Colors of The World, Skin Tone Crayons, 24 Crayon Colors • Amazon Business $4.72 12 $56.64
Hold-It-All Storage Bin - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 4 $47.96
IRIS USA Plastic Stacking Desk Top 3-Drawer Storage Organizer, 1-Pack, for Makep Vanity Nail Polish Bathroom Stationery Art Craft Supplies Kitchen Office Garage and Small Organization, Medium, White • Amazon Business $20.46 2 $40.92
Kaplan Early Learning Tabletop Scissor Stand - Holds up to 30 Scissors • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Crayola Colors of The World Markers (24 Count), Skin Tone Markers for Kids, Coloring Book Supplies, Skin Colored Markers, Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $5.67 5 $28.35
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Acrylic Paint Set, Art Paints (2fl Oz60ml ) Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults with 5 Brushes, Non Toxic Metallic Acrylic Paints for Wood Canvas Crafts Stone Ceramic Model Painting and • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Neon Store-It-All Rotating Caddy - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Hygloss Products Paper Plates - Uncoated White Plate - Use for Foodware, Events, Activities, Crafts Projects and More - Environmentally Friendly - Recyclable and Disposable - 9-Inches - 200 Pack • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
J MARK Premium Rock Painting Kit - Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Glow in The Dark and More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Crayola Colors Of The World Washable Paint - 8oz (9ct), Bulk Skin Tone Paint, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies, For Teachers & Classrooms • Amazon Business $19.47 1 $19.47
Ziploc 2 Gallon Food Storage Freezer Bags, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 30 Bags Total • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
All Are Welcome (An All Are Welcome Book) • Amazon Business $10.32 1 $10.32
The Sandwich Swap • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
126 Pcs Small Paint Brushes Bulk, Kids Paint Brushes with Flat and Round Pointed Paint Brushes Set, Craft Brushes for Classroom Acrylic Oil Watercolor Canvas Face Painting • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Simetufy 8000 Pcs 2 Inch Tissue Paper Square for Crafts, 40 Assorted Colored Tissue Paper, Craft Tissue Paper Bulk for Art Projects, Collage, Suncatchers, Scrapbooking - Non-Bleeding • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Simetufy 5400 Pcs 1 Inch Tissue Paper Squares, 36 Assorted Colored Tissue Paper for Crafts, Art Rainbow Tissue Paper Bulk for Art Projects, Collage, Suncatchers, Scrapbooking - Non Bleeding • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Avery Foil Star Labels, 1/2", Assorted Colors, Non-Printable, 440 Star Stickers Total (6007) • Amazon Business $1.46 1 $1.46

Materials cost

$747.48

Vendor shipping charges

$27.09

Sales tax

$32.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.77

Total project goal

$998.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$998.44

1 Donor

-$665.63

Donations toward project cost

-$565.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.84

match offer

-$332.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$282.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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