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Mrs. Gauci from East Palo Alto, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kleenex Tissue and Writing Supplies

Help me give my students some basic school supplies to help us get a great start to the school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gauci's classroom raised $537

This project is fully funded

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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

It is the start of another school year. The cost of school supplies has increased dramatically in only one year. The items I purchased with our school money last year will not purchase the same items this year. I am hoping to get some of those basic supplies and a few extra markers and Kleenex for this year. I have learned over the past year that some items get used a lot more in second grade. I am hoping to have enough of these items to meet the needs of my children this year.

Basic school supplies, like black markers and Sharpies, will help my student with writing and they will be able to stay healthy with Kleenex and paper towels.

Post-it notes, Sharpies, Flair pens, and black Crayola markers will help us with our writing skills. Kleenex tissue and paper towels are in constant use with our runny noses, dirty hands, and art projects. We love to get messy, make mistakes, and learn as we experiment with new substances. Having materials that are readily available to us will go a long way to help my students with learning and staying healthy.

Thank you for considering this grant and my class for your donations.

Mrs. Gauci Costano School of the Arts Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

East Palo Alto, 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kleenex Anti-Viral Facial Tissues, Classroom or Office Tissue, 18 Cube Boxes, 55 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (990 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $25.47 3 $76.41
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Crayola Washable Broad Line Bulk Markers, 12 Pack, Black (58-7800-051) • Staples $8.19 8 $65.52
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.69 2 $49.38
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count • Amazon Business $18.00 2 $36.00
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $35.45 1 $35.45
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads/Pack, 70 Sheets/Pad, Amazon Exclusive Bright Color Collection, Aqua Splash, Acid Lime, Tropical Pink and Iris Infusion • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Post-it 100% Recycled Paper Super Sticky Notes, 2X The Sticking Power, 4x6 in, Lined, 4 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad, Wanderlust Pastels Collection (4621R-4SSNRP) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Post-it 100% Recycled Paper Super Sticky Notes, 2X The Sticking Power, 4x6 in, 4 Pads, 45 Sheets/Pad, Oasis Collection (4621R-4SST) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$384.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$35.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.41

Total project goal

$536.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$536.08

1 Donor

-$536.08

Donations toward project cost

-$455.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.41

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$0.00

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