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Mrs. Shew from San Francisco, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Down to Basics!

Help me give my students basic supplies to start their school year off right including essential oils and tennis balls.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shew's classroom raised $653

This project is fully funded

My Project

The first graders in my class have a genuine love for each other and learning. Let's give these passionate learners the basics that they will need to have a successful school year. These items include essential oils, tennis balls, markers and more.

I am requesting basic school supplies for my first graders so they can start their school year off right.

These supplies will last my students throughout the year which will be a relief for my families, who do not always have the time or funds to replenish basic supplies. With your help, all my first graders will be able to reach their full potential!

Mrs. Shew Sherman 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.

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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
LAB BULKS ESSENTIAL OIL Lab Bulks Peppermint Essential Oil - (16 oz, Bulk) Peppermint Oil for Diffuser Home Care Candles & Cleaning, Spray 2 Pack - Big Bottle of Peppermint Oil - Peppermint Oil Spray • Amazon Business $38.99 2 $77.98
Macarrie 100 Pcs Precut Tennis Balls Bulk for Furniture Legs Tennis Ball Chair Foot Covers for Floor Protection Tennis Ball Desk Leg Coverings • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Macarrie 24 Pcs Precut Tennis Balls for Furniture Legs and Floor Protection Chairs Desks Furniture Tennis Balls for Chairs Feet Long Lasting Tennis Ball Chair Foot Covers • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
EXPO Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Low Odor, Black, 36-Count • Amazon Business $16.52 3 $49.56
3 Pack Vital 100 True HEPA Replacement Filter Compatible with LEVOIT Vital 100 Air Purifi-er, H13 True HEPA and High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter Set, Part Number Vital 100-RF • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
TIME TIMER 12 inch Visual Timer 60 Minute Kids Desk Countdown Clock with Dry Erase Activity Card, Also Magnetic for Classroom, Homeschooling Study Tool, Task Reminder, Home and Kitchen Timer • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 3 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (360 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Ticket Holder Pockets, Clear Film With Multicolored Fabric Edge, 8.5" X 11", Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $13.19 2 $26.38
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $5.35 4 $21.40
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $16.60 1 $16.60
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Child-Friendly, Acid-Free and Washable - 7 Grams, Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $7.64 2 $15.28
Paper Mate Erasers | Pink Pearl Large Erasers, 12 Count • Amazon Business $4.85 2 $9.70

Materials cost

$474.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$554.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.88

Total project goal

$652.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $652.51

6 Donors

-$640.01

Donations toward project cost

-$544.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.00

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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