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Mrs. Nakashima from Wahiawa, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Memories That Will Last a Lifetime!

Help me give my students a class memory book. Working together to create our memory book will help strengthen our bonds and build skills that are essential for our personal and social development.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nakashima's classroom raised $672

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating a memory book for my class will help to promote a sense of community and belonging. By using plastic sheet protectors, plastic folders, and reinforcing tape, our memories will last a lifetime! The photo paper will help me print out our memories from our year together. This can foster a deeper connection and understanding among one another.

Moreover, the process of creating the book itself can be a valuable experience.

It offers an opportunity for teamwork, creativity, and self-expression. As we work together to compile our memories, we’ll strengthen our bonds and build skills that are essential for our personal and social development.

Ultimately, this memory book will not only serve as a keepsake but also as a reminder of the friendships we’ve built and the lessons we’ve learned together. It’s a way to honor our shared journey and celebrate the unique contributions each of us has made.

Mrs. Nakashima Iliahi 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.

Wahiawa, HI 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Henoyso 36 Pcs Plastic Folder with Clear Front Pocket and 3 Prong Plastic Folders with Card Slot Pocket Folders with Prongs for School Office (Haze Blue) • Amazon Business $42.99 4 $171.96
Oxford 3 Ring Binders, 0.5 inch ONE-Touch Easy Open D Rings, Durable Binders for School and Office, View Binder Covers, Xtralife Hinge, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Black, Holds 125 Sheets, 6 PK (79901) • Amazon Business $19.54 4 $78.16
KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size, 600 Pack • Amazon Business $30.36 2 $60.72
Glossy Photo Paper For Printer 8.5 x 11” x 100 Sheets - Picture Paper for Printer - Works with Inkjet Printer - Professional Standard // Paper Plan • Amazon Business $14.65 3 $43.95
Bostitch Booklet Stapler - One Finger, No Effort, Spring Powered, Long Reach Stapler - Silver (1610) • Amazon Business $33.71 1 $33.71
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Gray • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
Ticonderoga Noir Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, #2 HB, Holographic (Pack of 6, 72 Count Total) • Amazon Business $30.84 1 $30.84
Tape King Clear Packing Tape 3 Inch Wide (2.7mil Thick) - 60 Yards Per Refill Roll (Pack of 6 Rolls) - Strong Sealing Adhesive Industrial Depot Tapes for Moving, Packaging, Shipping, Office & Storage • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Avery Printable Shipping Labels with Sure Feed, 2" x 4", White, 1,000 Blank Mailing Labels (5163) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
SHARPIE Twin Tip Permanent Markers, Fine and Ultra Fine, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70

Materials cost

$510.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$570.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.70

Total project goal

$671.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$671.33

1 Donor

-$671.33

Donations toward project cost

-$570.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.70

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$0.00

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