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Mrs. Minezaki from San Diego, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Starts

Help me give my students some of the school supplies that they will be needing in the fall as they begin a new school year.

  • $540 goal

This project expired on September 26, 2024.

This project expired on September 26, 2024.

My Project

We are starting the school year earlier than ever before. That means less time to shop and prepare for the new school year.

Our students are always asking for highlighters to make markings on passages they want to focus on and folders to help them get and keep organized.

It is important for them to have the necessary tools they need to do well in their classes. We would like to help by being able to give some of our students in need some of the school supplies the teachers ask them to provide.

Mrs. Minezaki Wangenheim Middle School Grades 6-8

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 Diego, CA View local requests

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

450 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pentel Handy-line S Retractable and Refillable Highlighter, Yellow 12-Count (SXS15-G) • Amazon Business $14.08 15 $211.20
Five Star 2 Pocket Folders, 4 Pack, Plastic Folders with Stay-Put Tabs and Prong Fasteners, Holds 8-1/2" x 11" Paper, Writable Label, Black, Fire Red, Forest Green, Pacific Blue (38048) • Amazon Business $10.57 5 $52.85
Better Office Products Black Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Black • Amazon Business $23.28 2 $46.56
Five Star 2 Pocket Folders, 4 Pack, Plastic Folders with Prong Fasteners, Holds 11" x 8-1/2", Black, Fire Red, Forest Green, Pacific Blue (38140) • Amazon Business $9.00 5 $45.00
Better Office Products Blue Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Blue • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
Sharpie Retractable Highlighters Chisel Tip Highlighters, Assorted Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71

Materials cost

$387.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$35.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.88

Total project goal

$539.18

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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