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Mx. Zené from Seattle, WA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Strong in 4th Grade!

Help me give my students the materials they need to start the school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mx. Zené's classroom raised $760

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach at an amazing school and am looking forward to welcoming an new group of 4th graders in the fall. They come to school full of excitment and nerves, and a new classroom is an important first impression. These materials will help create a welcoming, organized, and productive classroom where every child can thrive. Book bins and pencils pouches will keep student materials tidy and accessible, while encouraging independence and responsibility. Dry erase markers, colored pencils, and a pencil sharpener will ensure that students have the materials to engage creatively in lessons. Sentence strips, sticky notes, and easel pads support interactive lessons and small group work.

The items in this project will ensure that all students at our Title I school will have access to the materials they need to learn.

70% of our students qualify free or reduced-price lunches and 78% identify as students of color. To provide an equitable and engaging learning environment, all students need access to high-quality educational materials. These items will help build a classroom where students are ready to learn and equipped with the tools they need from day one!

Mx. Zené Lowell Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Seattle, WA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Connect & Store Book Bin - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 36 $215.64
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 4 $85.52
Post-it? Mini Super Sticky Wall Easel Pad, 15" x 18", 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pack (577SS-2PK) • Quill.com $45.89 1 $45.89
Shuttle Art 504 Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Vibrant Colors, Pack of 42, Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils, Wood Colored Pencil for Kids Teachers, Classroom Essentials, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $33.29 1 $33.29
Officygnet 3 Ring Pencil Pouch, 36 Packs Bulk Zipper Pencil Case in 6 Colors, Pencil Pouches with Clear Window for Storing School Office Supplies, Cloth Pencil Bag for 3 Hole Binder • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Post-it Easel Pad, 20 in x 23 in, White, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pk, Mounts to surfaces with Command Strips included (566) • Amazon Business $31.93 1 $31.93
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids Coloring Books, Drawing & Sketching Supplies, Travel Essential, 4+ • Amazon Business $14.15 2 $28.30
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Green • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Ddaowanx Whiteboard Eraser, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Glass Board Eraser,School and Office Supplies (4 Pack/2 Black+2 White) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Post-it Notes, 1.5x2 in, 24 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Beachside Café Collection, Pastel Colors, Clean Removal, Recyclable • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
School Smart Ruled Sentence Strips, 3 x 24 Inches, White, Pack of 100,6471 • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$548.96

Vendor shipping charges

$10.78

Sales tax

$48.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$646.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.00

Total project goal

$760.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$760.00

2 Donors

-$380.00

Donations toward project cost

-$323.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.00

match offer

-$380.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$323.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.00

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$0.00

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