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Mrs. Leshchiner from San Francisco, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Start Swimming Through Kindergarten!

My students need a Books on Wheels Mobile Library to start reading workshop! We also need whiteboards, erasers, and other materials to start the school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Leshchiner's classroom raised $585

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember the first day of kindergarten? Our students come to school with a positive attitude and are excited to learn. They are creative artists, thinkers, scientists, and they are getting ready to become readers and writers. They come from diverse backgrounds and speak various home languages.

My students attend an elementary school in an undeserved community.

We have many English Language Learners from various language backgrounds who require specialized English language instruction each day in addition to their typical classwork. Some students do not have consistent or concrete learning opportunities outside of school, and their kindergarten year is often their first experience with literacy and learning.

My Project

As a first year Kindergarten teacher I am absolutely thrilled to guide my learners onto their pathway to becoming writers and readers! My students are already so proud of how far they have come this first month in their writing, and it is ready for them to start learning the tools to become exceptional readers! This year, we will be part of the school-wide implementation of Lucy Calkins' Reading and Writing Units of Study, so the Books on Wheels Mobile Library will be the home to our leveled library where students will shop for their "just right" books.

I cannot wait to get the library set up so I can start teaching them how to find books that will help them grow!

Our class also needs some supplies and tools to make each day an exciting adventure in learning. They will enjoy using their new lapboards, markers and erasers.

Please help my kindergarten students begin their school career positively!

Donations to this project will help students start off the year reading, writing, drawing, and feeling empowered in their new learning environment.

Mrs. Leshchiner Rosa Parks 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.

San Francisco, CA View local requests

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

22 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ303 - Books on Wheels Mobile Library - 12 Bins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
JJ386X - Double-Sided Learn to Print Write & Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.39 2 $92.78
LC386 - People Colors® Jumbo Pencils • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 5 $44.95
RR423 - Write & Wipe Lapboard Erasers - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
LC169 - Extra People Shapes™ • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.59 2 $11.18

Materials cost

$421.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$496.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.67

Total project goal

$584.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $584.49

12 Donors

-$389.00

Donations toward project cost

-$338.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.00

match offer

-$186.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.65

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