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Ms. Holmstrom from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies for Smiles: Classroom Supply Drive

Help me give my students the tools, resources, and confidence they need to learn, grow, and shine every day in our classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Holmstrom's classroom raised $825

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love the energy, curiosity, and resilience my scholars bring into our first-grade classroom each year! They are thinkers, dreamers, helpers, and leaders in the making. Every one of them deserves a learning space filled with the tools they need to thrive.

Each supply we receive --from sharpened pencils and fresh paper to colorful makers, engaging sight word games, and more--plays a vital role in helping my scholars engage with learning in meaningful and joyful ways.

Pencils become the vehicle for storytelling and problem-solving. Markers and colored pencils bring their ideas to life through art and expression.

With your support, we can build a classroom environment where all students feel prepared, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Thank you for investing in their success--you're helping shape bright futures, one supply at a time.

Project tagged as

Philadelphia, PA
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Mathematics
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Holmstrom Joseph Catharine Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Xerox? Vitality? 8.5" x 11" 3-Hole Punch Multipurpose Printer Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 10 Reams/Carton (3R2641) • Quill.com $105.05 1 $105.05

Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Paper Roll Light Blue 4-Pack (TCR32359) • Staples $69.13 1 $69.13

Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38

Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 2 $42.76

Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87

Lakeshore Word Mapping Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99

3000+ Pcs Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials for Kids - Ultimate Bulk Craft Kit for Boys & Girls with 99 Activities Book for Ages 3-5, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12 • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98

Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98

6 Multicolored Storage Caddies - Bulk Stackable Plastic Bins with 3 Compartments & Carrying Handle for Kids - Office Desk Organization for Preschool, Kindergarten, Cleaning Supplies, Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $29.15 1 $29.15

Post-it Greener Notes, 3 x 3 in., 24 Pads, 75 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Sweet Sprinkles Collection • Quill.com $22.95 1 $22.95

Sentence and Story Building 161 Puzzle Pieces 2 in 1 Game Speech Writing and Reading sequencing Interpretation Speech Skills Suitable Kindergarten Age 4 • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00

Wooden Magnetic Sight Word Fishing Game for Toddlers, Alphabet Fish Catching Games Puzzle with Letters, Homeschool Sight Word Educational Toy for Age of 3,4,5,6 Year Old Kids, Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 3 $15.81

Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12

Ctosree 24 Pcs Math Poster Educational Math Keywords Classroom Decorations Mathematics Symbol Poster Bulletin Board Paper Cutouts Mathematics Elementary Middle School Wall Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Learning Resources Sight Word Swat • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Whaline 69Ft Dog Paw Bulletin Board Border White Black Pet Paw Decoration Borders Animal Print Trim Border Cute Bulletin Board Stickers for School Classroom Office Party Decoration • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

OWLKELA 30 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 $9.98 1 $9.98

Lakeshore Write & Wipe Student Number Lines - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Number Line Bulletin Board Set, 1 to 100 Colorful Number Line Classroom Decoration Bulletin Board Border School Wall Door Class Decoration Supplies for Classroom, Teacher Office (Poster Tube Package) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost			$656.66
Vendor shipping charges			$4.60
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.85
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$701.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$123.73
Total project goal			$824.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$824.84
5 Donors			-$401.83
Donations toward project cost			-$359.56
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$42.27
match offer			-$401.82
Match offer toward project cost			-$341.55
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$60.27
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$21.18
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Supplies for Smiles: Classroom Supply Drive

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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