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Ms. Pate from Phoenix AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencils and Potential

Help me give my students supplies to increase their success in everyday learning.

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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

This project is all about putting the 'fun' in fundamentals for learning! We're gathering class sets of markers, crayons, pencils, glue, and post-it notes to ensure that every student has the chance to express their creativity and engage fully in daily classroom activities.

These aren't just supplies; they're the building blocks for a vibrant and interactive educational experience.

By contributing, you're not just giving materials, you're giving joy and opening up a world of colorful possibilities for learning every single day for K-5th grade students. Thank you for helping make education a hands-on, minds-on adventure for every child!

Ms. Pate
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencil Classpack (462ct), Bulk Colored Pencils, 14 Assorted Colors, School Supplies for Teachers, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack - 800ct (16 Assorted Colors), Bulk School Supplies for Teachers, Kids Crayons, Arts & Crafts Classroom Supplies, 3+ • Amazon Business $56.24 1 $56.24
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
ARLTR Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 108 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers with Fine Tip, Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Sticky Notes 3x3 Inches Bulk 28 Pack 2800 Sheets Colored Self-Stick Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, 4 Bright Colors (Yellow, Green, Pink, Blue) for Office Supplies, School, Home • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
Lined Sticky Notes 3x3 in Bright Ruled Post Stickies Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads, 82 Sheets/pad, 8 Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$305.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $21.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.77

Total project goal

$431.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $431.79

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 $431.79

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