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Mrs. Long from Santa Maria, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get This Year Started Right!

Help me give my students the supplies they need, like highlighters, paper, pens, and more, to start the school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Long's classroom raised $499

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 Project

Our students are in need of basic supplies to get the year started the right way. Our beginning budget doesn't even cover all of our needs. At the end of the year, whiteboard erasers, highlighters, and other supplies were damaged and need to be replaced.

Help my incoming 3rd graders get new supplies to keep them motivated.

Who wants to use a beat up page protector or a whiteboard eraser that has been chewed on or picked at? Not me! With your help, we can get brand new supplies into the incoming students' hands. Thank you for considering our grant!

Mrs. Long Alvin Elementary School 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.

Santa Maria, 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

29 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $21.96 3 $65.88
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 2 $31.48
Better Office Products Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 50 Count, Crystal Clear, Oversized, 10.25" x 13.75", Heavy Duty Dry Erase Pocket Sheet Protectors, Reusable Pockets with 10 Assorted Colors,50 Pack • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Teling 144 Pcs Manual Pencil Sharpeners Bulk Handheld Dual Holes Pencil Sharpeners for Kids Colorful Portable Compact Sharpener with Lid for Students School Class Home Office Supply • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Mini Slow Rising Stress Balls 24 Pack, Stretchy Squishy Ball for Anxiety Relief, Fidget Toys Classroom Supplies for Student Teacher, Travel Sensory Toys for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black 36/Pack (1920940) • Staples $23.74 1 $23.74
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 24/Pack (1978998) • Quill.com $21.99 1 $21.99
SUNEE Folders with Pockets 3 Hole Punched(50 Pack, Yellow), 2 Pocket Folders Fit Letter Size Paper, Paper File Folder for School Office Home Business • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EOOUT 56pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, 8 Sizes Waterproof Zipper Bags, Plastic Zip File Docunment Folders, Multipurpose for Board Games Travel Storage, School Supplies, and Home Organization, Black • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Black Ink Dozen (8430152) • Staples $14.30 1 $14.30
Seajan 32 Pcs Dry Erase Eraser, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Bulk, Mini Assorted Color Whiteboard Erasers for Kids Students Teachers School Classroom Office Home Supplies, 4 Designs (1.97 x 1.97 inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SunWorks 9 W x 12 L Medium Weight Construction Paper White 50 Sheets/Pack (9203) • Staples $2.79 5 $13.95
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 72 Count • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69

Materials cost

$346.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $31.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.75

Total project goal

$498.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.31

5 Donors

-$430.54

Donations toward project cost

-$365.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.58

match offer

-$67.77

Match offer toward project cost

-$57.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.17

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