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Mr. Bulatao from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Bulatao's 2025-2026 Class of Joy

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed and reach their full potential.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Bulatao's classroom raised $626

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello world,

I am a teacher in a public school in Oakland, CA.

I am delighted to be a classroom teacher - in my 7th year of teaching. The joy that this profession gives me is unparalleled. The joy of knowing that my students apply the strategies they have been learning in school is what keeps me going. Truly, being a teacher is a privilege.

Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pads will be used for everyday chart making. We use them for creating poster resources. The composition notebooks are for journaling, to better students' writing and note taking techniques. The Pen Pals are for students to store their writing materials on their desks. Fidget toys will be prizes to motivate students and add joy in our classroom, as well as for students who have known need for fidgets. Pencil pouches will allow us to store personal school supplies for each student. Dry erase markers will be used with their personal whiteboards. An electric pencil sharpener is for the classroom for sharpening pencils. Dry erase pockets are to used as white boards and for bulletin boards to showcase student work. Plastic envelopes will store homework packets and parent correspondence. We'll put our new rug in the calming corner.

This is the reason why I keep going. I am so hopeful for the next generation! I want to be a part of that. I want to spread hope and opportunity. Without your help, I would not be able to do that. Your help is something that will be an instrument. Please help today and I appreciate it in advance, on behalf of the community I serve in.

Mr. Bulatao Acorn Woodland Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

28 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559 VAD 4PK) • Amazon Business $68.93 1 $68.93
feela 56 Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk, Kraft Cover Lined Blank College Ruled Composition Travel Journals with Jewel Tone Spines For Women Students, 60 Pages, 8.3”x 5.5”, A5, 8 Vintage Colors • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
Pen Pal Pen Holders, 50 Pieces per Bag, Assorted Colors (PENPAL-1) • Amazon Business $37.77 1 $37.77
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Officygnet 3 Ring Pencil Pouch, 36 Packs Bulk Zipper Pencil Case in 6 Colors, Pencil Pouches with Clear Window for Storing School Office Supplies, Cloth Pencil Bag for 3 Hole Binder • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $31.79 1 $31.79
X-ACTO Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpener for School, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $31.13 1 $31.13
Better Office Products Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 50 Count, Crystal Clear, Oversized, 10.25" x 13.75", Heavy Duty Dry Erase Pocket Sheet Protectors, Reusable Pockets with 10 Assorted Colors,50 Pack • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Two Pocket Plastic Folders Bulk, 2 Pocket Plastic Folders, Assorted Colors, Durable, Letter Size with Business Card Slot • Amazon Business $28.41 1 $28.41
Amdrebio Dark Green Round Rug 4Ft for Bedroom, Fluffy Fuzzy Circle Area Rugs for Living Room Decor, Shaggy Emerald Green Rugs for Kids, Teen Boys, Baby Nursery, Furry Plush Floor Carpet for Classroom • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
EOOUT 48pcs Plastic Envelopes Poly Envelopes, Clear Document Folders with Snap Button Closure, Letter Size, A4 Size with Label Pocket for School Home Work Office Organization, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Seajan 32 Pcs Dry Erase Eraser, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Bulk, Mini Assorted Color Whiteboard Erasers for Kids Students Teachers School Classroom Office Home Supplies, 4 Designs (1.97 x 1.97 inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pack (38264PP) • Quill.com $5.27 2 $10.54
MoShining Name Plates 36 Pack, Large Premium Paper Sticker Name Tags, Classroom Supplies, Alphabet & Number Reference, Early Learning Skills, Multicolored • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably 22 Calm Down Corner Poster, 11x17in Matte-Laminated Educational SEL Posters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $2.99 3 $8.97
Palace Curriculum Multiplication Table Chart Poster - LAMINATED 18 x 24 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Paper Mate Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$452.38

Vendor shipping charges

$0.90

Sales tax

$41.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$531.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.79

Total project goal

$625.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$625.25

9 Donors

-$504.66

Donations toward project cost

-$446.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.20

Matching donations from our partners

-$100.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.59

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$0.00

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