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Mrs. Paa from San Francisco, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Start the Year Off Right!

My students need composition books, markers, and paper!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Paa's classroom raised $644

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

"OK, please take out your Science journals." This phrase should not create anxiety in the hearts of students.

My students are bright, eager, and motivated students who love to learn.

However, the start of every school year can create hurdles to learning because many students can't afford the necessary school supplies to be successful. What may seem insignificant to some, and be a financial hardship to others.

My Project

This project is humbly requesting a Math journal, Science journal, and a Language Arts journal for each child so students can record their thinking and important notes. I am also eager to supply the students with new markers so they can showcase what they have learned.

Please help my students start the year off on the right path.

With the necessary school supplies ready, each student will be on a level playing field and be able to begin learning on day one.

Mrs. Paa Thomas Edison Charter Academy Grades 3-5

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
StaplesComposition Notebook, College Ruled, Green, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2" • Staples Advantage $3.49 40 $139.60
Staples Composition Notebook, College Ruled, Black, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2" • Staples Advantage $3.29 40 $131.60
Binney & Smith Crayola Marker Classpacks, Washable, Fine Point, 20/Pk, 200/Bx • Staples Advantage $69.02 1 $69.02
Staples Filler Paper, College Ruled, 8 1/2" x 11", 400 Sheets • Staples Advantage $4.57 10 $45.70
Staples Composition Book, 7 1/2" x 9 3/4", 5" x 5" Graph-Ruled, 100 Sheets • Staples Advantage $0.89 50 $44.50
Expo Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Black, Dozen • Staples Advantage $9.21 4 $36.84

Materials cost

$467.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.53

Total project goal

$643.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $643.55

2 Donors

-$643.55

Donations toward project cost

-$547.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.53

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