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Mrs. Macedo from San Bernardino, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strong Start

Help me give my students a strong start to the school year by donating essential supplies!

  • $695 goal

This project expired on October 5, 2025.

This project expired on October 5, 2025.

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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

As a third-grade teacher, I have the privilege of working with 24 incredible students who inspire me every single day. Despite facing significant challenge, many stemming from poverty and trauma, my students arrive each morning with open hearts and an eagerness to learn. They are resilient, hardworking, and determined to succeed. They will need the tools to help them reach their full potential this coming school year.

For the 2025–2026 school year, I am requesting essential classroom supplies that will create a strong foundation for learning.

Items like pencils, markers, crayons, and glue sticks may seem small, but they are vital to daily instruction and creativity. These tools empower students to express themselves through writing, build fine motor skills, and fully engage in hands-on projects that bring our lessons to life.

In addition, seat pockets and storage bins will help us stay organized and reduce distractions. With limited storage space in our classroom, these materials will ensure that each student has a personal, accessible spot for their supplies—fostering independence and responsibility. A tidy, structured learning environment is key to helping students focus, especially those who thrive on consistency and routine due to the challenges they face outside of school.

Every item in this project has a purpose: to remove barriers and create opportunities. They should not have to worry about whether there’s a pencil to write with or a place to keep their things. They should focus on learning!

Your support of this project goes far beyond supplies; it sends a message to my students that their education matters, that their dreams are worth investing in, and that there are people out there who believe in them.

Thank you for considering a donation to our classroom. Together, we can make this school year one of confidence, creativity, and success.

Mrs. Macedo Hunt Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

San Bernardino, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neon Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Crayola Crayons 24 ct (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $4.49 12 $53.88
Abbylike 24 Pcs Student Chair Pockets Chair Storage Organizer with Name Tag Classroom Seat Pockets for Kids Keeping Table Organized(19.69 x 17.32 Inch,Black) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, Fresh Scent Wipes | Antibacterial Wipes, Hand Sanitizer Wipes, Wet Ones Wipes, 40 ct. Canister (6 pack) • Amazon Business $15.78 3 $47.34
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Puffs Ultra Soft Non-Lotion Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $9.37 4 $37.48
Zhehao 24 Pcs Privacy Boards for Student Desks Bright Colored Classroom Desk Divider Trifold Table Panel Privacy Folders Screen Partition for School Teacher Student Study Test Home • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Amazon Basic Care - Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $14.18 2 $28.36
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons - 24-Count Multicultural Skin Tone Crayons, Set of 4 Boxes - Inclusive Coloring Supplies for Classrooms, Arts & Crafts School Supplies, Ages 3+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 2 $26.92
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, 6 Holes, AFMAT Classroom Pencil Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Fast, Never Eat Pencils, School Teacher Must Have Pencil Sharpeners Plug in, Pink • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 2 $21.14

Materials cost

$503.99

Vendor shipping charges

$3.00

Sales tax

$46.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$590.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.24

Total project goal

$694.91

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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