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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Bin Supplies

My students need STEM supplies such as magnets, fishing line, cupcake holders, and marbles.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $315

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

I teach at a high poverty school where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch! I have high expectations that they will grow and learn beyond what is expected. We are learning skills such as robotics, coding, and typing along with our curriculum. School is a safe and happy place for my students. Each day, they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together. For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.

My Project

My students are in need of many different supplies such as Blocks, craft sticks, q-tips , and pipe cleaners in order for us to create STEM bins in our classroom. The students I service mostly come from low socioeconomic households and are unable to send in the supplies needed for us to incorporate STEM into our classroom. By having these supplies donated to our classroom we will be able to create many different STEM bins and engage in many different STEM activities through out the year. This will allow my students the chance to do engaging activities that will teach them the importance of STEM and how many different subjects areas can be intertwined with one another.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Blocks - 128 pcs Large Set & Storage Box - 3D Building Educational Toys for Boys and Girls - Great for 3+ Years Old Toddlers and Kids - Tiles with Innovative Build Magnets - Great Gift! • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Brain Blox Wooden Building Blocks for Kids - Building Planks Set, STEM Toy for Boys and Girls (200 Pieces) • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
[50pk,25oz] Food Storage Containers with Lids - Food Containers Meal Prep Plastic Containers with Lids Food Prep Containers Deli Containers with Lids Freezer Containers with lids Disposable Containers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hi Bounce Ball Assortment Bulk Pack Of 144 Bouncy Balls • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
EOOUT 16pcs Plastic Poly Zip Envelope File Folder Bags,Letter Size,7 Color • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SUBANG 7 Pack Zipper File Bags 3-Ring Pencil Pouch Zipper Pencil Case for The Collection of Office and Personal Supplies, 7Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Artlicious - 1000 Natural Wooden Food Grade Popsicle Craft Sticks • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
OrangeTag 200 Pieces Cats Eyes Glass Marble / Sling Shot Ammo • Amazon Business $9.81 1 $9.81
500Pcs Pipe Cleaners Craft Set,Including 100 Pcs Chenille Stems 200 Pcs Pom Poms Craft 200 Pcs Wiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive,Assorted Colors and Assorted Sizes for DIY Art Craft • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Plastic drinking disposable cocktail colored eco kids straws for soda juice coffee hot drinks and tea use for holiday birthday party bulk pack of 250 pcs • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
1000ct Cotton Swabs Bag • Amazon Business $7.94 1 $7.94
Rimobul Glitter Creative Arts Chenille Stem Class Pack,6 mm x 12 Inch, Pack of 100 (Mix) • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65
Clipco Paper Fasteners Extra Large 1.5-Inch Brass Plated (100-Pack) • Amazon Business $7.15 1 $7.15
Mini Kraft Paper Bags 100 per pack • Amazon Business $6.78 1 $6.78
Standard Size White Cupcake Paper/Baking Cup/Cup Liners, Pack of 500 • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Crystalware, Plastic Stirrer, Sip Stirrer, For Coffee and Cocktail, 5 Inches, 1000/Box, Black • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75
flic-flac 44PCS 4 x 4 inches (10 x10cm) Assorted Color Felt Fabric Sheets Patchwork Sewing DIY Craft 1mm Thick • Amazon Business $4.88 1 $4.88
uxcell 0.2mm Diameter Clear Nylon Fish Fishing Line Spool Beading String • Amazon Business $4.84 1 $4.84

Materials cost

$234.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$267.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.22

Total project goal

$314.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $314.78

4 Donors

-$217.03

Donations toward project cost

-$215.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$61.21

Match offers toward project cost

-$52.03

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$36.53

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