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Ms. Mary Olson from Milwaukee, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Off to a Great Start!

Help me give my students a great start to the new school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mary Olson's classroom raised $244

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

What I love best about my students is how eager they are to learn! Not knowing my incoming students for next year yet, I have requested materials (binders, name plates, erasers, markers) to start our year off right.

I am blessed to have an incredible class of incoming 3rd graders each year.

They are happy to be in school because they know they are in a fun, safe place to learn.

I am especially excited to start the year off with a couple great books in Spanish. All of my students are 2nd language learners who speak English & Spanish. Having a book read to them in their native language is a very special way to make them feel part of the classroom community.

Ms. Mary Olson Vieau School Grades 3-5

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.

Milwaukee, WI 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

25 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90621) • Amazon Business $32.34 2 $64.68
Chevron Solids Name Plates, CTP Classroom Decoration, 36 Pieces (Creative Teaching Press 4517) • Amazon Business $9.69 3 $29.07
WaaHome Spanish Happy Birthday Chart Poster for Classroom Decorations 12''x17.3'' Cupcakes Español Classroom Birthday Poster Calendar for Back to School Bulletin Board Decorations Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Una carta de tu maestra en el último día de clases (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Una Carta de Tu Maestra en el Primer Día de Escuela (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
240 Pcs Name Tag Stickers (3"x 2")Cute Colorful Name Tags Labels for Classroom,Nametags Colorful Name Badge Labels Sticker for Themed Party Family Home School Office Conferences Storage Boxes • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Dry Erase Eraser Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser 5 Pack White Board Erasers, Dry Eraser for Whiteboard, Chalkboard and Glass • Amazon Business $6.43 1 $6.43
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! • Amazon Business $6.04 1 $6.04

Materials cost

$166.65

Vendor shipping charges

$7.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.55

Total project goal

$243.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$243.69

5 Donors

-$124.34

Donations toward project cost

-$105.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.65

Matching donations from our partners

-$119.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$101.45

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.90

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$0.00

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