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Mrs. Lakin from Michigan City, IN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer School and Beyond

Help me give my students a great start to the new school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lakin's classroom raised $821

This project is fully funded

My Project

My wonderful students vary in age from kinder to sixth grade. They are all students with special needs in the area of behavior. Some I have worked with for several years and others are new to me this summer. All of them have wonderful hearts and inquisitive minds.

These supplies will enable us to have a busy summer full of fun and colorful activities, as well as start the next school year with what we need.

We will have all the items to make slime and wonderfully colorful crafts. We will have the items needed to keep our room and toys clean. Students take part in this process daily! We also needed new toys for our kitchen space so those are also included.

Donors like you make everything possible. Thank you in advance for helping my student have the things they need. Thank you as well for allowing my classroom to run as smoothly as it does year to year.

Mrs. Lakin Pine Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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
Crayola Large Crayons in Storage Box, Set of 16 - Durability • School Specialty $5.32 20 $106.40
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
Colorations Washable Clear Glue, 2 gallons, Dries Clear, Gluing, Crafts, School Supplies, Office, Home, Classroom, Projects, Washable School Glue, Non Toxic Glue • Amazon Business $44.98 1 $44.98
Amazon Basic Care - Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $14.18 3 $42.54
Sterilite 6 Qt Latching Storage Box, Stackable Bin with Latch Lid, Plastic Container to Organize Shoes on Closet Shelf, Clear with White Lid, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Colorations White School Liquid Glue, 2 gallons, Dries Clear, Gluing, Crafts, School Supplies, Classroom, Projects, Washable School Glue, Non Toxic Glue • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Amazon Basics Slime Activator Solution 1 QT (946ml), Baking Soda, Transparent • Amazon Business $9.71 4 $38.84
Blick Liquid Watercolors - Set of 10, Assorted Colors, 8 oz bottles • Blick Art Materials $36.67 1 $36.67
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 80 Wipes/Canister, 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
Iris 12.59 Quart Stack and Pull Plastic Latching Storage Bin, Clear, 8/Pack (500148) • Quill.com $32.12 1 $32.12
100 PCS Cutting Play Food Toy for Kids Kitchen, Pretend Food Toys for Toddlers, Play Kitchen Toys Accessories with 2 Baskets, Fake Food/Fruit/Vegetable, Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 Years old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream, Pack of 12, 11 oz each • Amazon Business $29.64 1 $29.64
Chuangdi 8 Rolls Carpet Marker Strips Carpet Nylon Carpet Strips for Classroom, Teachers, Office, Social Distance, 8 Colors(210 Feet) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Bruvoalon 32Pcs Kids Play Kitchen Toys Set, Toddlers Pretend Cooking Playset Acccessories with Pots Pans, Utensils Cookware, Foods, Canned Veges, Learning Gift for Kids Girls Boys (Turquoise) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ouch Essentials Kiddo Care - Kids Adhesive Bandages, Assorted Styles, 200 Count • Amazon Business $7.71 2 $15.42
Utopia Kitchen Towels 12 Pack, 15 by 25 Inches, 100% Ring Spun Cotton Super Soft and Absorbent Linen Dish, Tea and Bar Towels Set, Dusty Green • Amazon Business $14.94 1 $14.94
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.07 2 $14.14
Amazon Basics Dish Soap, Fresh Scent, 30 fl oz, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $12.92 1 $12.92
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. • Amazon Business $1.47 1 $1.47

Materials cost

$636.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$697.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.01

Total project goal

$820.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $820.09

4 Donors

-$438.00

Donations toward project cost

-$372.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$382.09

Match offers toward project cost

-$324.78

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.31

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