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Mrs. Slayton from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies for Firsties

Help me give my students materials and supplies to support our classroom calming corner!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Slayton's classroom raised $239

This project is fully funded

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

We are off to starting our new school year in 1st-grade! My However, there are a few students who are struggling with the change of a new school, new teacher, or even a new country! There are a few students who are specifically dealing with their emotions due to the changes. My goal is to make a small corner so that they can cool off and refocus. We need weighted animals, a jelly fish tank, and other supplies like markers to help complete our calming corner! This will hopefully cause less distractions, and a quicker way for them to rejoin us! Thank you for supporting our classroom.

Mrs. Slayton Del Olmo 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.

Los Angeles, 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 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
COLORLIFE Cool Electric Jellyfish Lamp with Bluetooth Speaker Music Gift for Boys Girls adults Aquarium Tank Sensory Mood Night Light for Decorate Relax • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $22.80 1 $22.80
Gamenote Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack with Rings - Oversized Reusable Plastic Sleeves Shop Ticket Holders Sheet Protectors Teacher Supplies Organization for Classroom Must Have (Black) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
OurHonor Weighted Stuffed Animals, 4.2Lb Weighted Elephant Plush, 24in Giant Elephant Throw Pillow Soft Plushie Doll Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
OurHonor Weighted Stuffed Animals, 4.2Lb Weighted Fox Plush, 24in Giant Fox Throw Pillow Soft Plushie Doll Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Play-Doh Bulk Jewel Colors 12-Pack of Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
4 Clear Blank Top Dividers for Half Letter Size Discbound Planners Semi-Transparent Dashboard Junior (8-Disc Half Letter (5.5 x 8.5 in)) • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Avery Easy Peel Inkjet Address Labels 1 x 2-5/8 White 30 Labels/Sheet 25 Sheets/Pack (8160) • Staples $13.44 1 $13.44
Avery Printable Return Address Labels with Sure Feed, 0.5" x 1.75", White, 2,000 Blank Mailing Labels (05267) • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00

Materials cost

$156.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.84

Total project goal

$238.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$238.93

2 Donors

-$146.35

Donations toward project cost

-$140.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.45

match offer

-$73.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$62.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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$0.00

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