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Ms. Kiersnowski from San Francisco, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Kiersnowski's First Day of School

Help me give my students art supplies and book bags for the first day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kiersnowski's classroom raised $535

This project is fully funded

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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

Empower a bright start for our students! Support our first-year classroom!

As a passionate first-year teacher, I'm excited to embark on this educational journey with my first class of kindergarteners.

To ensure their success, I'm reaching out for your support in providing art supplies and book bags for their day one experience.

Art supplies are more than just tools; they're pathways to creativity and self-expression. By equipping our students with these materials, we'll foster their imagination and critical thinking skills, enabling them to approach problem-solving from diverse perspectives. Colors of the world crayons will allow my students to showcase who they are in their art.

Book bags aren't merely carriers of books; they signify a sense of preparedness and ownership. Starting with their own book bags, students will feel a strong connection to their education journey. Having easy access to their learning materials will promote organization, responsibility, and a sense of pride in their studies.

My primary goal is to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that sets the tone for a successful academic year. By providing art supplies and book bags, we aim to cultivate creativity, promote equity, and foster engagement.

My students are a diverse and vibrant group with unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Their enthusiasm for learning is infectious, and their potential is limitless. Your contribution will not only provide them with tangible items but also show them that their community believes in their success.

Your donation will make an enduring impact on our classroom and the lives of these remarkable students.

Thank you for being a part of their journey!

Ms. Kiersnowski Junipero Serra 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.

San Francisco, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Sort & Store Book Totes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 6 $191.94
Ticonderoga© Tri-Write@trade; Beginner Pencil with Eraser - Pkg. of 36 • Nasco $26.60 2 $53.20
Elmer's School WashableRemovable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 4 $41.04
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Ages 2 and Up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.39 10 $23.90
Korlon 1500 Pcs UV Beads, Glow in The Dark Beads Color Changing Sun Sensitive UV Reactive Pony Beads, Plastic Solar Beads with Crystal Elastic String & 2 Elastic Cords • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Creativity Street Craft Stems - 4 mm x 6", Pkg of 100, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $1.64 1 $1.64

Materials cost

$357.67

Vendor shipping charges

$28.26

Sales tax

$32.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.12

Total project goal

$534.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$534.15

1 Donor

-$504.47

Donations toward project cost

-$454.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.67

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$0.00

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