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Mrs. Ali from Tarzana, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Adventure Begins, So Unlock Their Potential!

Help me give my students the materials that will keep us organized and inspire excitement for learning both inside and outside the classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ali's classroom raised $305

This project is fully funded

My Project

A new school year begins, and it’s essential from day one to ensure that my students are equipped and ready for a successful year of learning, growth, and reaching their full potential!

The items I requested are meant to create an environment where my students can think creatively, communicate effectively, problem-solve, and ignite their curiosity while learning.

My goal is to help them take ownership of their learning by providing them with the confidence and tools they need to succeed in life.

I’m excited to meet my new students and join them on their academic journey of discovery. They deserve engaging learning experiences and the tools to make that a reality.

Mrs. Ali Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary 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.

Tarzana, 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

22 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
unanscre 31PCS 3 in 1 Carnival Outdoor Games Combo Set for Kids, Soft Plastic Cones Bean Bags Ring Toss Game, Gift for Birthday Party/Xmas • Amazon Business $24.80 1 $24.80
REGELETO 24 Pocket Storage Chart with Nametag Pockets, Hanging Wall File Organizer for Classroom and Office, Black • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
ArtCreativity Traffic Light Table Lamp for Kids, 1 PC, Bedside Lamp with Color Changing LEDs, Cool Nightlight for Girls and Boys, Decorative Lamp for Living Room, Bedroom, or Playroom, 11 Inches • Amazon Business $21.55 1 $21.55
Self-Inking Teacher Stamps - Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Magnetic File Holder, 2 Pack Magnetic Paper Holder for Refrigerator, File Cabinets and Fridge, Magnetic Pocket Wall Hanging File Organizer, Magnetic File Folder Case for Mail Letter Notebook Planners • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4E's Novelty 144 Mini Apple Erasers Bulk Welcome Back to School Gifts for Students First Day of School, Teachers Classroom Supplies Stationary, Student Reward Prizes, Math Manipulatives Counters • Amazon Business $13.71 1 $13.71
EAMAY Standard Pocket Charts, Clear 10 Pocket Chart for Teacher Lessons in a Classroom or Home Use – Fits Standard 3” Sentence Strips and Word Cards, Black • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Learning Resources I Sea 10! Game, Math Games, Addition and Subtraction, Homeschool & Classroom Math Games, Educational, Includes 100 Cards, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Auchq Magnetic Pocket Chart,Standard Pocket Chart with 7+1 Pockets,14 Double-Sided Dry-Eraser Cards for Daily Schedule,Class Demonstrations,Classroom Office Home Activities (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Flex-Space Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Civaner 100 Pcs Caught Being Good Coins Kids Behavior Tokens Classroom Behavior Incentives Coin Smile Face Reward Tokens for Kids(Smile Face) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
10 Pcs Magnetic Sentence Strips, 12 x 3 Inch Dry Erase Lined Magnetic Sentence Strips for Teachers, Teaching Supplies for The Classroom, Reusable Learning Classroom Magnet Tools(White) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
SCRIBBLEDO Dry Erase Number Chart 9”x12” White Board Teacher Student 100 Chart for First Grade Classroom Kid Small Math Practice Whiteboard Kindergarten 1st Grade School Supplies • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
EK-Memory-fish Number Game P0PP Math Toy, Exercise Children's Logical Thinking, Relieve Stress, Fidget Game for Teachers to Create a Variety of Math Operations [1-100 Number Table] • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
800pcsTeacher Classroom Motivational Stickers for Kids Students • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$205.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $18.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.70

Total project goal

$304.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $304.67

2 Donors

-$55.26

Donations toward project cost

-$53.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.26

match offer

-$242.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.09

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