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Ms. Andersen from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mid-Year Tune-Up

Help me give my students healthy snacks, basic supplies, and interactive materials. Support students' organization with 3-ring pencil pouches.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Andersen's classroom raised $736

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Donations of essential classroom supplies such as good-for-you snacks, mini pencils, erasers, dry-erase pockets, dry-erase markers, and three-ring pencil pouches can significantly enhance the learning environment for our students. Providing nutritious snacks, like fruit or granola bars, helps to fuel students’ bodies and minds, promoting better focus and engagement throughout the school day.

Mini pencils in bright colors not only add a cheerful touch to the classroom but also help prevent needless pencil loss, ensuring that students always have the tools they need at hand.

The erasers, both for regular use and dry-erase boards, allow students to correct their mistakes easily, fostering a mindset that embraces learning through trial and error.

Dry-erase pockets, equipped with magnets, are particularly valuable. They enable me to attach extra copies of assignments to the board by the agenda, ensuring easy access for students. These pockets also encourage interactive learning, where students can practice math problems and writing exercises multiple times without wasting paper, making learning more sustainable and engaging.

Furthermore, using whiteboards helps build confidence in students, as they can express their ideas visually while understanding that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. Dry-erase markers are essential for this interactive practice, enhancing comprehension through hands-on engagement.

In conclusion, donations of these items not only support students in their learning but also foster a positive and resource-rich classroom environment. Your generosity can make a lasting impact on our students' educational experience. Thank you for considering supporting our classroom!

Ms. Andersen Kealakehe Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

Kailua Kona, 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marspark 48 Pieces 3 Ring Pencil Pouch Pencil Bag Pencil Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouch Bulk Pencil Cases with Clear Window for Office Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $44.99 3 $134.97
Black Dry Erase Markers w/ Erasers - 24pk • Teachers' School Supply $45.90 2 $91.80
Ultimate Healthy Office Bars (60 count), Snacks & Nuts Bulk Variety Pack - Travel Snack Box - Military Care Package, Variety Gift Pack for Office, Military, Travel, Students, Final Exams, Outdoor, • Amazon Business $49.39 1 $49.39
Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Snack Box Care Package Gift Box - Bulk Healthy Snack Bag Assortment (34 pack) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Healthy Snacks, Care Package 67 Count Premium Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack – Great for Home, Lunches, Work, Grab and Go, Office, Meetings, – Breakfast Bars, Bulk Granola Bars, Snacks • Amazon Business $43.50 1 $43.50
Bercoor 100 Pack Half Pencils with Eraser, Pre-Sharpened Golf pencils 4 Inch Mini Pencils 2 HB Hexagon Small Pencils Short Pencils for Wedding, Baby Shower, Golf, School, Office (Pink) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
18 Pack Reusable Mop Pads Compatible with Swiffer PowerMop, Power Mop Refills Power Mop Refill Pads Wet Pads Refill Mop Pads Refills Machine Washable Thicken Microfiber Mop Pads for Hardwood Floor • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Pockets by Two Point (30-Pack) - Landscape - Black Clear Plastic Sleeves for Paper, Shop Ticket Holders, Job Ticket Holders, Clear Paper Sleeves, Dry Erase Sleeves • Amazon Business $29.55 1 $29.55
Palmatte 140PCS Mini Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk, Cute Desk Pets Kids Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Rewards Back to School Supplies, Random 3D Puzzle Erasers Kids Party Favors Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 120 Pack, Yellow, Erasers for Pencils, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser, Eraser Pencil, Pencil Cap Erasers, Eraser Caps, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers • Amazon Business $6.98 3 $20.94
School Smart Pencil Cap Erasers, Chisel, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $5.99 3 $17.97
GRANNUS Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers, Microfiber Dry Erase Erasers, Reusable and Washable Dry Erasers for White Boards, Multipurpose Cleaning Cloths for Office,School,Classroom Boards (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
UNO GO! Pocket-Sized Cards for On The Go Play Mini Sized Playing Cards for Travel Stocking Stuffer Birthday Party Kids, Adults Family Game Night Color Matching Fun • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$549.54

Vendor shipping charges

$12.80

Sales tax

$24.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.25

Total project goal

$735.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$735.01

1 Donor

-$735.01

Donations toward project cost

-$624.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.25

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$0.00

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