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Ms. Lawton from Santa Cruz CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Shine on Day One: First-Day-of-School Supplies Drive

Help me give my students a Bright Start to School with items from this First-Day-of-School Supplies Project!

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My Project

Donors, your support can make a profound difference in the lives of my students as they embark on a new school year. My project on Donors Choose aims to provide essential supplies for the first day of school, ensuring that my classroom is ready to inspire and engage from the very beginning.

Securing these supplies before the first day of school is crucial for several reasons.

Firstly, it allows me to prepare effectively, setting up my classroom in a way that is welcoming and conducive to learning. This preparation is key to creating a positive and organized environment for my students from day one.

Having these supplies ready means that I do not have to rely on parents to provide them.

Asking parents for money or supplies can be a difficult and uncomfortable task, especially for families facing financial hardships. By having these erasers, journals, pencils, folders and other supplies funded through Donors Choose, I can alleviate this burden on parents and ensure that all students have what they need to succeed.

Having the necessary supplies from the start also contributes to a smoother and more efficient beginning to the school year. It eliminates the need for last-minute scrambling and ensures that my focus can be on building relationships with my students and establishing a strong foundation for the year ahead.

Your donation to this project will not only provide my students with the tools they need for academic success but will also contribute to a positive and welcoming classroom environment. Your support will make a lasting impact, setting the stage for a successful school year for my students. Thank you for considering supporting my project on Donors Choose.

Ms. Lawton
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Bulk Clear Pencil Case Large Capacity Hard Pencil Boxes Plastic Crayon Boxes with Snap-tight Lid Stackable Design School Classroom Supplies (Cyan) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Better Office Products Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.20 2 $58.40
Dixon Ticonderoga Beginners Primary Pencils, 2, Yellow, Box of 12 (13308) 2 Pack • Amazon Business $14.28 2 $28.56
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Better Office Products Light Blue Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 24 Pack, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Light Blue • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
Paper Mate Erasers Pink Pearl Large Erasers, 12 Count • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Classroom, Office, Home （6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$229.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.12

Total project goal

$334.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $334.11

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 $334.11

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