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Ms. Ciummo from Fresno CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Looking Forward to a New Year!

Help me give my students a great start to the new school year with books and art supplies!

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  • $854 still needed

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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

Hello from 3rd grade!

I am creating this project to help my students in the 2024-2025 class have an awesome start!

I teach 3rd grade in the Central Valley and we are in need of many basic supplies during the beginning of the year. We are allotted a certain amount to spend and we almost always need more during the school year. My students are eager to learn, love reading and art, and will be ready to take on 3rd-grade learning with these materials! I am asking for basics such as pencils, dry-erase markers, and notebooks. I am also asking for a class set of The Wild Robot books which are a student favorite every year! My students will be able to read along with me.

Ms. Ciummo
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Wild Robot • AKJ Education $6.56 24 $157.44
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $45.93 1 $45.93
UCreate Mixed Media Art Paper, Heavyweight, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $45.73 1 $45.73
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Staples 1 Subject Notebook 8 x 10-1/2 College Ruled 48/Pack (27498CT) • Staples $40.62 1 $40.62
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 1 $35.76
Post-it Super Sticky Tabletop Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 20 x 23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 1 Pad (563PRL), Portable White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Built-in Easel • Amazon Business $30.25 1 $30.25
S & E TEACHER'S EDITION Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 2 HB Lead Bulk Box Pencil, Pencils No. 2, Yellow Pencils with Erasers, 200 Count • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Uncoated Paper Plates - 9" Dia, Pkg of 250 • Blick Art Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 22 • School Specialty $17.24 1 $17.24
Mr. S: A First Day of School Book • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Back to School, Backpack! • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
We're Going to School • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
OFFICDO Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Mini Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers Dry Erasers Chalkboard Erasers for Kids, Student, Classroom, Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (Green, 2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $6.86 2 $13.72
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
AllReal Back to School Giant Coloring Poster School Classroom Large Coloring Banner 47.2 x 31.4 Inch Large Welcome Back Giant Floor Coloring Books for First Day of School Craft Party Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
120 Pieces Funny Building Block Bookmarks for Kids Optical Bookmarks Brick Page Book Mark for Book Lovers Gifts Creative Colored Bookmarks for Teacher Student School Stationery Supply • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
120 Pieces Animal Bookmarks for Kids Galaxy Sky Book Marks Gifts for Kids Inspirational Motivational Paper Bookmark Pack for Book Lovers Adults Teacher Women Funny Reading Gift (Vivid Animal) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.43 1 $10.43
My WILD First Day of School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My Name Is a Story: An Empowering First Day of School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
30Pcs Retro Motivational Inspirational Bulletin Board Classroom Door Decorations,Positive Saying Paper Cutouts Inspirational Poster Classroom Wall Decor for Teacher Student School Office Home Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
2 Pack Birthday Poster Chart for Classroom Happy Birthday Decoration Birthday Calendar Poster Chart Rainbow Classroom Decor Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Decor for Wall Office School, 12.4 x 17.5 Inch • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Mouse's First Day of School • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Scented Bookmarks Kids Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Food Theme Bookmarks Sayings Bookmarks Assorted Scented Bookmarks Cute Bookmarks for Kids, Students, Teens, Food Lovers, 10 Styles (30 Pieces) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.97 1 $2.97
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Black, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.97 1 $2.97

Materials cost

$690.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.67

Sales tax

 $63.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$810.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.08

Total project goal

$953.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $953.85

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $853.85

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