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Ms. Russell from Phoenix, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer Civics Projects

Help me give my students the classroom supplies to make summer school a fun and engaging experience.

  • $1,311 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

All the supplies will be used throughout Summer School for Civic Projects. In kindergarten, first and second-grade students will work on a project about the community. In third, fourth, and fifth grade, students will work on a project about good citizenship.

The goal is for students to be able to access to all necessary classroom and art supplies to make their projects a success.

We are a Title I school, with 100 percent free and reduced-cost lunch.

Additionally, in January of 2025 our school district went into receivership, and we have had freezes and limitations placed on what we can get for our students. The students did not ask to be placed in this situation, but are greatly affect by this situation. Help this kids have an amazing summer school.

Ms. Russell Joseph Zito Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Phoenix, AZ 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

75 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goefun Lined Sticky Easel pads, Flip Sticky Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Ruled Easel Paper 25x30 inches,30 Sheets per Pad, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $45.98 4 $183.92
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 2 $96.00
Physical Education Kit 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Staples $95.92 1 $95.92
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 4 $93.08
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 4 $85.52
Lakeshore Word Mapping Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $78.86 1 $78.86
Mr. Sketch Washable Stix Markers Classroom Pack - Scented , Set of 216 • Blick Art Materials $74.82 1 $74.82
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $13.51 4 $54.04
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 4 $43.96
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
72 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Sharpie Flip Chart Tank Permanent Marker Bullet Tip Assorted 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $7.34 4 $29.36
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 4 $7.96

Materials cost

$994.25

Vendor shipping charges

$4.00

Sales tax

$71.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,114.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.63

Total project goal

$1,310.88

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