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Mrs. Matsumoto from Waianae, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Pencils Have Animals on Them

Help me give my students Dr. Seuss book sets, colorful pencil eraser toppers, and other aids to support their learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Matsumoto's classroom raised $679

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our classroom will thrive with essential supplies like fun animal pencil toppers to keep students engaged, magnetic folder paper for our whiteboard to organize lessons effectively, the Dr. Seuss reading collection to inspire young readers, and lamination transparent sheets to preserve essential materials for long-term use. These resources and other helpful tools will create a more interactive, organized, and enriching learning environment for all students!

These supplies will significantly support our diverse learners by catering to different learning styles and needs.

Many of our students grew up with Dr. Seuss's books, and they look forward to a new collection in our classroom library. This will be accessible to our students throughout the school year. Hands-on items like animal pencil toppers can provide sensory support, and lamination sheets will ensure durable resources for all students, including those who need extra practice. With these tools, every learner in our classroom will have the opportunity to succeed in a way that works best for them!

Mrs. Matsumoto Waianae High School Grades 9-12

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.

Waianae, HI 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classic Birch Tabletop Communication Center -- Storage Cabinet, Classroom Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
Geyee 36 Pack Double Sided Whiteboards with Lines for Kids Dry Erase Boards for Students 9" x 12" Small Lined Whiteboards with Erasers and Markers Portable White Boards for Classroom Teachers School • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $55.43 1 $55.43
Jumbo Magnetic Notebook Paper - Magnetic Handwriting Paper for Classroom, Dry Erase Notebook Paper, Magnetic Lined Paper for Whiteboard, Simply Magic 23x17 • Amazon Business $22.47 2 $44.94
Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection: The Cat in the Hat Comes Back; Dr. Seuss's ABC; I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!; Oh, the Thinks ... Think!; Oh Say Can You Say? (Beginner Books) • Amazon Business $27.40 1 $27.40
Zddaoole 100 Pcs Cute Pencil Topper Decoration,Bulk Random Pencil Topper Accessories,Different Pencil Clips Decorations for Pupil/Junior Students Gifts,Awards,Prize • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Pentel WOW Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Point Assorted Ink 8/Pack (BK440CRBP8M) • Staples $3.45 5 $17.25
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 500 Pack, Vibrant Colors, Erasers for Pencil, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser, Eraser Pencil, Pencil Cap Erasers, Eraser Caps, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98

Materials cost

$428.35

Vendor shipping charges

$92.76

Sales tax

$18.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.72

Total project goal

$678.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$678.11

1 Donor

-$339.06

Donations toward project cost

-$288.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.86

match offer

-$339.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$288.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.86

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