You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Nguyen Vu from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Nguyen Vu is requesting

Inspire Curiosity: Empowering Young Scientists!

Help me give my students classroom supplies this year to support and enhance their learning! I look forward to catering to my student's diverse learning needs this upcoming year and we would appreciate your support! Thank you.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Nguyen Vu's classroom raised $378

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 we kick off the new academic year, we’re committed to creating an inspiring learning environment. Here’s how each requested item will make a difference:

Our students are the future innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.

- Index Cards: These colorful index cards will help students organize their thoughts, create study aids, and reinforce key concepts.

- Construction Paper: Vibrant and versatile, construction paper fuels creativity. Students can use it for science project displays, visual aids, and interactive models.

- Colored Pencils: Artistic expression meets scientific inquiry! Colored pencils allow students to annotate diagrams, sketch molecular structures, and add flair to their lab reports.

- Glue Sticks and Hot Glue Sticks: These adhesive tools symbolize teamwork. Students can build 3D models, construct circuits, and create interactive displays. It’s about connecting ideas and minds.

- Scissors: Precision matters in science. With these scissors, students can cut out elements for periodic table puzzles, trim lab reports, and craft visual aids.

- Printer Paper and Tape: The printer paper ensures that students can print assignments, research papers, and lab instructions. Tape helps them assemble posters, secure graphs, and share their findings with pride.

Our Goals:

We want students to be excited about science. These supplies will make learning more interactive, engaging, and memorable. Every student deserves access to quality resources, regardless of their background. With the right tools, students become active learners. They’ll take ownership of their education, explore beyond textbooks, and discover their potential.

Our students are resilient, curious, and full of potential. Many face challenges outside the classroom, yet they show up eager to learn. They ask insightful questions, collaborate fearlessly, and surprise us with their creativity. They’re not just students; they’re budding scientists, dreamers, and change-makers.

Thank you for supporting our mission to ignite curiosity and empower these remarkable young minds!

Mr. Nguyen Vu Hollywood High School Grades 9-12

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.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

140 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Nguyen Vu is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tecmisse 1200 PCS Ruled Index Cards, 3x5 Inches Colorful Index Cards, Heavy Colored Note Cards, Study Cards for School, Learning, Memo Scratch Pad, 6 Colors Notecards • Amazon Business $17.95 2 $35.90
Nasco Scissors, 5 in. - Classroom Pack of 24 • Nasco $33.36 1 $33.36
Surebonder Clear Stik Hot Glue Sticks - 1 lb, 7/16" x 4" • Blick Art Materials $6.91 4 $27.64
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $25.44 1 $25.44
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.79 2 $21.58
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened No 2 Pencils with Eraser, Pack of 72 - Wood • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $5.71 3 $17.13
Staples Invisible Clear Tape 0.75 x 36 yds. 1 Core Transparent 12 Rolls/Pack (52477-P12) • Staples $8.62 1 $8.62
Pacon 103000 Tru-Ray Construction Paper, 76 lbs., 9 x 12, Magenta, 50 Sheets/Pack • Amazon Business $3.44 2 $6.88
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.97 2 $5.94
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Blue, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 1 $5.19
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Orange, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 1 $5.19
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Festive Red, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 1 $5.19
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Black, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 1 $5.19
Staples Smooth Paper Clips Jumbo 100/Box (A7026600A) • Staples $1.83 2 $3.66
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Holiday Green, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.69 2 $3.38
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Yellow, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.97 1 $2.97
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Pink, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.84 1 $2.84

Materials cost

$234.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.70

Sales tax

 $21.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$320.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.60

Total project goal

$377.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $377.32

1 Donor

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $377.32

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Nguyen Vu and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":378,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/inspire-curiosity-empowering-young-scie/8678011/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":140,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Nguyen Vu","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-740004489","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Los Angeles","teachersOnPage":[9483895],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8678011,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":7345,"schoolName":"Hollywood High School","authorIds":{"9483895":{"owner":"Mr. Nguyen Vu","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8678011],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9483895_orig.jpg?crop=417,417,x470,y408&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740782867258","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":13,"teacherChallengeId":22311289,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9483895,"schoolCounty":"Los Angeles","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}