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Mrs. Bukosky from Milwaukee, WI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Authors, Big Stories!

Help me give my students the opportunity to become amazing writers and authors.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bukosky's classroom raised $930

This project is fully funded

My Project

The items I am asking for are going to be used to enhance my students love for writing and to inspire them to write their own stories. I want my students to write stories because it fosters creativity, strengthens communication skills, and builds confidence. Storytelling allows kids to express their thoughts and emotions, enhancing their ability to articulate ideas clearly. Writing also improves literacy, vocabulary and critical thinkin, helping them become better readers and problem-solvers.

Additionally, creating stories will nurture their imagination, encouraging them to explore different perspectives and develop empathy.

It provides a sense of accomplishment, boosting self-esteem and motivation to learn.

Mrs. Bukosky Fredrick J Gaenslen School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Milwaukee, WI 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

30 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday Primary Journal Grades K-2, Primary Writing Journal, Half Page Ruled Primary Journal Composition Notebook for Kids, 100 Sheets kids Notebook, Pink and Yellow (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 15 $149.85
Roaring Spring Kid's Sketch Book - 9" x 9" • Blick Art Materials $3.62 30 $108.60
Advantus Stackable Crayon Box • Quill.com $3.97 24 $95.28
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Medium (4 PCS)) • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Lsushine Craft Ink Pad Stamps Partner DIY Color,15 Color Craft Ink Pad for Stamps, Paper, Wood Fabric (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $13.79 3 $41.37
Crayola? Glitter Markers, Bullet Tip, 6 Assorted Colors Per Box, 3 Boxes (BIN588629-3) • Quill.com $37.92 1 $37.92
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $34.64 1 $34.64
SAKEYR Super Golden Metallic Paint Markers, 18 Colors Sparkle Metallic Glitter Markers, Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Black Paper, Cards, Scrapbook, DIY Art Crafts (2-3mm) • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Alphabet Stamp Set • Teachers' School Supply $24.99 1 $24.99
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $24.83 1 $24.83
100 Pcs Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs, Dinosaur, Zoo Safari Stampers) for Party Favor, Carnival Prizes, School, Easter Egg Stuffers, Halloween, Christmas • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 100 • Blick Art Materials $21.75 1 $21.75
Colorforms Stickers for Kids, My First Colorforms, Miss Weather Dress Up Set - Arts and Crafts, Toddler Stickers, Scrapbook Stickers, Kids Crafts, Kids Stickers, Stickers for Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Ready2learn Giant 10pk Farm Animals Stamps • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Stinky Stickers Sweet Shapes 456/pk Acid-free Super Saver Pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.99 1 $15.99
24 Make A Sea Sticker Sheets - Stickers of All Your Kids Favorite Sea Life - Fun Craft Project for Children - Perfect Birthday Party Favors for Mermaid & Under The Sea Themed Parties • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
TANMIT Gel Pens, 36 Colors Gel Pens Set for Adult Coloring Books, Colored Gel Marker with 40% More Ink, Great for Kids Adult Doodling Scrapbooking Drawing • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Crayola Metallic Markers, Art Supplies, 8 Count, Colors May Vary • Amazon Business $7.61 1 $7.61
CRITICY 50 PCS Animal Stickers Waterproof Cute Animal Stickers Kawaii Animal Water Bottle Stickers for Kids • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
HORIECHALY Stickers for Kids, 620 Scratch and sniff Fairy Tale Stickers Multiple Characters Themes, Smelly Stickers 10 Fruit Scents for Water Bottles, Laptops, Journals, Create Your Own Fairy Tales • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
CRITICY 50 PCS Animal Stickers Waterproof Cute Animal Stickers Kawaii Animal Water Bottle Stickers for Kids • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
CRITICY 50 PCS Marine Life Stickers Vinyl Waterproof, Marine Life Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$738.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$789.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.37

Total project goal

$929.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $929.16

8 Donors

-$554.16

Donations toward project cost

-$471.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$375.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$318.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.25

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