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Ms. Jama from San Diego, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My First-Year Teaching Supplies

Help me give my students basic school supplies to needed for their success.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jama's classroom raised $623

This project is fully funded

Celebrating 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

I am so excited to help teach and shape the lives of my students.

Since I am a new teacher, I do not have the resources I normally would as compared to other teachers.

So I am hoping you can help me with some of these supplies and resources, like headphones, markers, colored pencils and crayons. Not only would I appreciate it, but my students would be so happy their classroom is filled with their everyday supplies.

My students come from diverse backgrounds and when they are in my classroom, I make sure to let their individuality and creativity grow!

Project tagged as

San Diego, CA
Grades 3-5
English Language Learning
Literature & Writing
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Jama Marshall Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

21 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

SmithOutlet 25 Pack Over The Head Low Cost Headphones in Bulk • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00

Crayola Broad Line Markers, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, 256 Count • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98

Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Back to School Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 (68-0004) • Amazon Business $59.15 1 $59.15

Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $49.69 1 $49.69

Amazon Basics 3-Tier Metal Rolling Cart • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00

Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 320 pencils • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7g, 60 Count • Amazon Business $27.40 1 $27.40

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $25.02 1 $25.02

Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96

Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $23.14 1 $23.14

X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener with Pencil Saver, SafeStart Motor, Small Pencil Sharpener for Teacher and Homeschool Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Pack • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85

Materials cost			$451.42
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$41.30
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.77
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$529.49
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$93.44
Total project goal			$622.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$622.93
7 Donors			-$354.78
Donations toward project cost			-$315.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$39.72
Matching donations from our partners			-$252.28
Match offers toward project cost			-$214.44
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$37.84
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$15.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

My First-Year Teaching Supplies

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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