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Ms. Ashley from San Francisco, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the School Year Successfully

Help me give my students the essentials to start off the school year successfully

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ashley's classroom raised $894

This project is fully funded

Celebrating 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

My school district is facing a budget deficit of over $100 million for the next school year. This means there will be about $50 million that will directly be cut from our school sites which will cause schools to have to make tough decisions about how they use the little funding they will be given. These cuts will deeply affect schools abilities to support their teachers in purchasing classroom materials and supplies for the upcoming year.

Funding this project will mean that my students will have access to learning supplies and materials they need to be successful scholars throughout the school year.

These materials will help my students independently practice skills they learned during the mini lessons. Whether that be practicing math strategies on their whiteboards, using bookmarks with helpful reading strategies, grabbing spelling tools when they get stuck, modeling with math mainpultives, or editing their writing with pens and whiteout. All of these supplies typically come out of my own paycheck and with your help I'll be able to supply my classroom with necessary materials without having to worry about my own financial stability through another year of budget cuts and staffing shortages.

Project tagged as

San Francisco, CA
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Mathematics
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Ashley John Muir 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Francisco, CA 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

24 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $34.35 2 $68.70

Henoyso 18 Pcs Plastic Folder with Clear Front Pocket and 3 Prong Plastic Folders with Card Slot Pocket Folders with Prongs for School Office (Green) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98

IRIS USA Plastic Pencil Case Box Craft Hobby Art School Supply Storage Organizer Container with Latching Lid, 10-Pack, for Bead Pens Ribbons Wahi Tape Sticker Yarn Ornaments, Stackable, Clear, Medium • Amazon Business $14.07 3 $42.21

Shuttle Art Colored Pencils Bulk, 408 Pack Coloring Pencil Set Plus 20 Sharpeners, 12 Assorted Colors, Classroom Pack School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98

Madisi Washable Markers, Broad Line Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 240 Count • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98

Madisi Washable Markers, Super Tips Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 288 Count • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98

EXPO Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Low Odor, Black, 36-Count • Amazon Business $16.52 2 $33.04

Seventh Generation Multi Purpose Wipes All Purpose Cleaning Garden Mint scent with 100% Essential Oils and Botanical Ingredients 70 count, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $12.57 2 $25.14

Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79

Amazon Basics Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, Contains 62% Ethyl Alcohol, 67.60 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) (Previously Solimo • Amazon Business $11.00 2 $22.00

PILOT V Board Master Refills, Assorted Colors, 10 Count (16723) • Amazon Business $10.68 2 $21.36

EOOUT 50pcs Plastic Envelopes with Button Snap Closure, Clear Plastic Poly Envelope, Folders for Documents, Waterproof Plastic File Folder, Letter Size, A4 Size, for School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94

Magnetic Squares, 120 Pieces Magnet Squares (Each 20 x 20 x 2mm) on 4 Tape Sheets, with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing. Perfect for DIY, Art Projects, whiteboards & Fridge Organization (120 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.95 2 $17.90

Pen Pal Pen Holder - 12 Pack Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

EOOUT 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Zipper Bags for Organizing Storage, Waterproof Zipper Pouches, Letter Size, File Bags for School, Toys, Puzzle, Board Games and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Smarpau 24PCS Pencil Pouches Bulk, 9.3" x 4.7"Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Case, 12 Colors Waterproof Small Zipper Pouches for Travel, Cosmetics, Office Organization • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98

Sticky Notes 8x6 inch Bright Colors Self-Stick Pads 8 Pads/Pack 35 Sheets/Pad Total 280 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Sticky Notes 8x6, 6 Color Bright Colorful Sticky Pad, 6 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad, Self-Sticky Note Pads • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Crtiin 100 Pcs Sensory Strips Anxiety Calm Stickers Fidget Stress Breathing Stickers Sensory Stickers Different Textures Rough Tactile Tape for Kids Adults Desk Anxiety Relief(Cute) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

BIC Ecolutions Clic Stic Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 48-Count Pack, Retractable Ball Point Pens Made from 78% Recycled Plastic • Amazon Business $12.76 1 $12.76

Play-Doh Bulk Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Modeling Compound Cans, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.64 1 $12.64

E BAVITE Magnetic Hooks, Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty with Epoxy Coating, Magnetic Cruise Hooks for Hanging, Cruise, Grill, Towel, Home, Kitchen, Workplace, Office and Garage - 28 Pack（Black） • Amazon Business $12.47 1 $12.47

Amazon Basics Two Pocket Plastic Dividers, 5 Tab Set, Pack of 3, Letter Size, Assorted Color • Amazon Business $6.17 2 $12.34

Amazon Basics Clear Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder,Polypropylene, 8.5 x 11 Inch, 200-Pack • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56

EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Extra Large Nano Double Sided Adhesive Tape, Clear Mounting Tape Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips,Removable Wall Tape Sticky Poster Tape Decor Carpet Tape(9.85FT) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

PILOT V Board Master Refillable Dry-Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Color Inks, 5 Count • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70

Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 11 in x 11 in, 1 Pad, 2X The Sticking Power, Neon Green (BN11G) • Amazon Business $9.24 1 $9.24

Stickers for Water Bottles, 200PCS Water Bottle Stickers for Kids, Waterproof Stickers Vinyl Stickers, Cute Stickers Pack • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, Single Color (Yellow), Double Adhesion, 11 in x 11 in • Amazon Business $8.01 1 $8.01

JANYUN 280 Pcs Double Sided Sticky Stickers Dots Removable Round Putty Clear Sticky Tack No Trace Sticky Putty Waterproof Small Stickers for Festival Decoration (10mm, 280) • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Materials cost			$659.40
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$60.34
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.89
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$759.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$134.05
Total project goal			$893.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$893.68
1 Donor			-$446.83
Donations toward project cost			-$379.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$67.02
match offer			-$446.85
Match offer toward project cost			-$379.82
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$67.03
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Starting the School Year Successfully

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.