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Ms. Starr from Kaaawa, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New SPED Teacher

Help me give my students basic classroom supplies, storage trays, a vacuum, headphones, and hands-on math activities!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Starr's classroom raised $1,174

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My Project

I'm thrilled to be starting my journey as a special education teacher this year! I'm passionate about creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for my students. To help my students thrive, I'm hoping to equip my classroom with essential supplies. These include basic classroom necessities, noise-canceling headphones to help students focus, individual whiteboards and pens for interactive learning, and hands-on math activities to make learning fun and accessible. We need storage trays, a vacuum, velcro dots, paper, and so much more. Your generous donation will directly impact my students' ability to learn and grow. Thank you for supporting our classroom!

Ms. Starr Ka'a'awa Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Letter Size Deep Storage Tray – Organizer Bin with Non-Snap Lid for Classroom, Office and Home, Blue, 5-Pack (62544A05C) • Amazon Business $30.92 2 $61.84
ARCOBIS Dry Erase White Board, 12"X16" Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard with Stand, 10 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Double-Sided Small White Board Easel for Drawing Memo to Do List School • Amazon Business $13.59 3 $40.77
Lakeshore Hands-On Multiplication & Division Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
BSRCO Handheld Vacuum Cordless Rechargeable, Dust Busters Cordless Rechargeable with LED, USB Charge, 1.65LBs Hand Vacuum Cordless, Hand Vacuums for Car/Home/Pet • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
20 Pcs Classroom Headphones Adjustable Wired Students Headphone School Colorful Comfortable on Ear with 3.5 mm Plug for Boys Girls Adults School Hotel Airplane, 10 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
RALLYPANDA 1000+Party Favors for Kids Fidget Toys Pack Bulk Prize Box Treasure Box Goodie Bag Pinata Stuffers Carnival Prizes Classroom Rewards Fillers for Kids • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
X-ACTO Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpener for School, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $31.13 1 $31.13
Lakeshore Touch & Read CVC Words Match - Phonics Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set - Ultrasonic Diffuser & Top 10 Essential Oils - Modern Diffuser with 4 Timer & 7 Ambient Light Settings - Therapeutic Essential Oils - Matte Black • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Multiplication Flash Cards + Multiplication Chart - Math Manipulatives Multiplication Fact Cards - Mutiplication Game Flashcards - Times Table Multiplication Flash Cards 3rd Grade, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Nutsball Dry Erase Pockets Reusable Sleeves 30 Pack - Heavy Duty Oversized 10" x 14" Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors - Job Ticket Holders Assorted Colors - Teacher Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
5 Pcs Art Portfolio Bag 19 x 25 Inches Posters Organizer with Zipper and Handle Art Supply Bag and 5 Pcs A4 Pencil Bags 9 x 13 Inches Art Supplies Storage Bag for Large Posters Artwork Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Simply magic 131 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Base Ten Blocks for Math, Place Value Blocks, Magnetic Base 10 Blocks Set for Teachers, Math Blocks for Counting, Counting Blocks, Magnetic Math Manipulatives K-3 • Amazon Business $20.20 1 $20.20
Kosiz 160 Pcs Magnetic Dry Erase Markers and Dry Erase Eraser 120 Low Odor White Board Markers Bulk Fine Tip Dry Erase Pen 40 Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Cleanser for Classroom School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
235 Pcs Magnetic Letter Number with Magnet Board, 2 Erasable Magnetic Pen and Storage Box, Foam ABC Alphabet Gift for Refrigerator Fridge, Classroom Toy for Toddler Kid Child Spelling & Learning Game • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Staples Invisible Clear Tape with Dispenser 0.75 x 36 yds. 1 Core Black 16 Rolls/Pack (52431-P16BD) • Staples $18.38 1 $18.38
Phomemo D30 Label Maker Machine, Portable Bluetooth Mini Label Printer, Smart Phone Handheld Thermal Sticker Small Labeler Multiple Templates Font Icon Inkless for Home Office • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Base 10 Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 2 $17.98
Bostitch Office Portable Electric Stapler, 20 Sheets, AC or Battery Powered, Black (MDS20-BLK) • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Amazon Basics AMZ401 File Folders - Letter Size (100 Pack) – Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $16.72 1 $16.72
School Smart Chart Paper Pad, 32 x 24 Inches, 1-1/2 Inch Rule, 25 Sheets, White • School Specialty $8.02 2 $16.04
12Pack 9"x12" Lines & Blank Dry Erase Whiteboard | Small Double-Sided Mini White Boards for Teachers, Students, Home, Classroom & Office • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
HORIECHALY Scratch and Sniff Stickers, Smelly Stickers for Kids 68 Sheets 17 Scents, 1000+ Scented Stickers of Food Fruit Flower, Classroom Reward Stickers for Teachers, Holiday Gift for Little One. • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
2 Pieces Cube Timers, Kitchen Timer Child Timer Exercise Timer, Workout Timer and Game Timer, Gravity Sensor Flip Timer for Time Management (1 3 5 10 Minutes and 15 20 30 60 Minutes) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Dawn Ultra Liquid Dish Soap, Original Scent, 70 oz. (91451/09398) • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99
VELCRO Brand Large 1 Inch Dots with Adhesive | 100pk Circles | Stick On Round Hook and Loop Tape | Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves | Office Organization Essentials | White • Amazon Business $13.56 1 $13.56
EAI Education QuietShape Foam Algebra Tiles - Standard Set of 35 • Amazon Business $6.60 2 $13.20
Phomemo D30 Thermal Label, self-Adhesive Transparen Label,14mm * 30mm(1/2"*1 1/8"), Compatible with PhomemoD30 Label Printer, 210 Labels/roll, 3 Rolls (Transparent Label) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Scissors Bulk Set of 5-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Yeaqee 48 Pcs White Pencil Erasers Bulk Soft Art Erasers School Pencil Erasers for Drawing Kids Student Artist Office Home Writing 1.57 x 0.71 x 0.31 Inch • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
THINKWORK Light Duty Staple Gun - Upholstery Staple Gun for Wood with 1600pcs JT21 Staples 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" and Staple Remover, Fabric Stapler Gun for Crafts, Home Use, Wall, DIY, Lights Decora, Blue • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mabrasse 2p Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard, Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office, Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (Black) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
350PCS Binder Clips, Paper Clips, Large Binder Clips Assorted Sizes Set, Bulldog Clips, Office Clips, Paper Clamps, Colorful Binder Clips for Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
10 Pack Stylus Pens for Touch Screens, Mesh Fiber Tip Stylus Pens for ipad iPhone Tablets Samsung All Precision Capacitive Universal Touch Screen Devices • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Command Large Utility Hooks, Holds up to 5 lb, 7 Hooks and 12 Command Strips, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Adhesive Hooks for Hanging Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $9.83 1 $9.83
Paper Mate Handwriting Triangular Mechanical Pencil Set with Lead & Eraser Refills, 1.3mm, School Supplies, Office Supplies, Sketching Pencils, Drafting Pencil, Fun Barrel Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $3.22 3 $9.66
Large Mounting Squares Double Sided 60PCs - Sticky Tack for Wall Hanging - Poster Putty Removable - Picture Hangers Without Nails - Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty - Double Stick Carpet Rug Tape • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Drawing Pens, Writing Pens, Gel Ink Pens For Journaling, Coloring Pens, Bold Point (1.0Mm), Black Ink Gel Pen, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.16 1 $9.16
X-Bet Strong Magnets with Adhesive Backing - Round Heavy Duty Adhesive Magnets for Crafts, Fridge Magnets - Sticky Magnets Self Adhesive Perfect Craft Magnet, Refrigerator Magnets, 0.7 inch 100pcs • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Dry Erase Magnets Set - 24 Pack - 4x2 in Whiteboard Magnetic Notes Planning Pads Labels - Small White Board Magnet Strips Name Tags for Home, Office and Classroom • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Sharpie Flip Chart Tank Permanent Marker Bullet Tip Assorted 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $8.75 1 $8.75
EAI Education Algebra Tiles: Standard Set - 35 Pieces • Amazon Business $8.03 1 $8.03
10 Pack Dry Erase Math Hundred Board Card Laminated Double Sided Number 1-100 Chart Easy to Write Consecutive Number Counting Chart for Students Math Manipulatives • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Antonki Timer, 2 Pack Timer for Kids, Kitchen Timers, Digital Timer for Cooking, Egg Timer, Classroom Timer for Teacher, Magnetic Countdown Timer for Exercise, Study, Oven - Battery Included • Amazon Business $7.47 1 $7.47
Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Sponge with Scrubber, Green/Yellow, 6 Sponges/Pack (426) • Quill.com $6.99 1 $6.99
Teacher Stamps,6 Self-Ink Flash Stamp Set, Multicolor Teacher Stamps Set for Grading Classroom,Teacher Supplies for Homework-Colers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Vanblue Fidget Toy 10Pcs Marble Mesh Fidget Toys Sensory Marble and Mesh Fidget Stress Relieve Toy for Kids Adults ADHD ADD Autism Halloween Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original Cleaning Pads with Durafoam 6/Pack (79009) • Staples $6.85 1 $6.85
12 Pieces Alphabet Bulletin Board Strips Set Alphabet Line ABC Alphabet Banner & Number Border Posters for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Playroom Bedroom (Farmhouse) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Grtard 10Pack Black Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty, Neodymium Magnet Hooks for Cruise, Strong Magnetic Hooks for Hanging, Magnets with Hooks for Home, Kitchen, Workplace, Office -25LBS • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
The Pencil Grip Inc. The Ring Grip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6 - Comfortable • School Specialty $5.92 1 $5.92
Construction Paper - 12" x 18" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49

Materials cost

$892.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.65

Sales tax

 $39.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$997.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.00

Total project goal

$1,173.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,173.31

1 Donor

-$997.31

Donations toward project cost

-$997.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$176.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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