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Ms. Castellon from New Haven, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Much Needed Materials to Start the School Year

Help me give my students the markers they need to practice every day dictation during phonics, pencils to help them practice to write their names and letters. Scissors and glue to be creative and learn in the process.

  • $324 goal

This project expired on November 15, 2025.

This project expired on November 15, 2025.

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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

My dual kindergarten class thrives on hands-on learning, and essential supplies are key to our success. We use dry-erase dictation daily to build foundational phonics skills, a quick and effective way for me to check understanding. Pencils and crayons are vital tools as we embark on the exciting journey of the writing process. Every single item requested in this project is crucial for my students, as they come from low-income households. Your donation will directly provide these necessary materials, ensuring all my young learners have the resources they need to flourish and build essential literacy skills from day one.

Ms. Castellon Fair Haven 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.

New Haven, CT View local requests

Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 27 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $53.19 1 $53.19
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Fashion Colors 36 Count for Classroom Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 2 $42.76
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $19.82 1 $19.82
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Pencil top Erasers,200 Pack,Pencil erasers Toppers,Cap erasers,Pencil Eraser caps,Eraser Tops,Pencil top erasers for Kids,Cap erasers for Pencils Bulk,9 Colors • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40

Materials cost

$231.20

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$274.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.46

Total project goal

$323.08

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