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Ms. Kaiser from Belleville, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Start Off on the Right Foot!

Help me give my students materials that are needed for the beginning of the year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kaiser's classroom raised $738

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My Project

The materials listed in this project are items that I find the class needs the most at the beginning of the year. These materials are either forgotten, or very little is provided for the classroom at the start of our year. This project would help us start the year off on the right foot!

Coloring items, along with glue sticks, are easily forgotten, lost, or somehow grow legs throughout the year and wander off.

Items such as binders are not provided, making it hard to start our year with a space to keep papers. This project would ensure that my class for the 2025-2026 school year will have enough supplies to hopefully last us all year!

I have found that essential oils can help provide a calm learning environment, so I have asked for a diffuser and kit since my diffuser no longer works. The kids love trying to guess the scent, and we love the mood booster.

Project tagged as

Belleville, IL
Grades 3-5
Literature & Writing
Visual Arts
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Kaiser Union School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Samsill Durable 1" View Ring Binders, D-Ring, Made in USA, White, 8/Pack (S88437) • Quill.com $33.02 3 $99.06

Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92

Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils Classpack, 24-Assorted Colors, Set of 240 • School Specialty $55.19 1 $55.19

Break Box Breakfast Snack Mix, 41/Box (700-S0002) • Quill.com $48.36 1 $48.36

Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 2 $39.40

Crayola Colors of The World Markers (24 Count), Skin Tone Markers for Kids, Coloring Book Supplies, Skin Colored Markers, Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $6.47 6 $38.82

36 Bottles Essential Oils Set - Essential Oils-100% Natural Essential Oils-Perfect for Diffuser, Humidifier,Aromatherapy, Massage,Skin & Hair Care, Soap, Candle Bath Bombs Making (5ml/0.17oz) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99

Forvencer 24 Pack Pencil Pouches for 3 Ring Binder, Smooth Zipper 3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouch, Multi-Color Pencil Case for Binder, Clear Top Binder Pencil Pouch, Pencil Bag with 3 Re-enforced Grommets • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 oz, Efficient Whiteboard Cleanser, Classroom and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $7.75 3 $23.25

Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room, 500ml Aromatherapy Diffuser Cool Mist Humidifier with Remote Control,7 Colors Lights & 3 Mist Mode Waterless Auto Off for Women Spa Decor Office Home • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09

Wireless Doorbell with 2 Receivers 2 Buttons - PHYSEN Waterproof Doorbell Chime Kits, Operating at 1300-ft Range, 58 Melodies & 5 Volume Levels & LED Indicator, Kids Door Bell for Home Classroom • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09

Zygomatic Spot It! Super Pack (2024 Refresh) Eco Big Box - Includes Classic and Camping Editions, Family Card Game Bundle for Quick Reflexes! Ages 6+, 2-8 Players, 10 Minute Playtime, Made • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Ddaowanx Whiteboard Eraser, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Glass Board Eraser,School and Office Supplies (4 Pack/Black) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14

Otylzto 120pcs Binder Rings 1 Inch,Metal Rings, Book Rings,Paper Rings, Key Rings, Metal Rings,Office Products • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost			$572.95
Vendor shipping charges			$15.47
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.59
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$627.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$110.65
Total project goal			$737.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$737.66
3 Donors			-$560.76
Donations toward project cost			-$542.01
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.75
match offer			-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$76.90
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Let's Start Off on the Right Foot!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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