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Mrs. Cheney from Palmdale, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Cheney's classroom raised $264

Support For Success: Restocking School Supplies For Special Needs Students

Help me give my students pencils, binders, markers, and other new supplies for the new year.

This project expired on April 27, 2025.

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Mrs. Cheney Summerwind Elementary School
Palmdale, CA Grades PreK-2

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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

Students with special needs require access to basic and specialized tools to support their learning and development. Unfortunately, many classrooms lack essential supplies, creating barriers to education. Our "Support for Success" project aims to restock the classroom with vital materials such as crayons, pencils, erasers, markers, and pencil pouches, ensuring that every student has what they need to thrive academically and emotionally.

We are raising funds to equip classrooms with these essential supplies, focusing on both traditional items and specialized tools to enhance engagement and learning.

By addressing these shortages, we can provide a more equitable and supportive environment for special needs students, empowering the delivery of effective education without the stress of resource constraints.

Your donation will directly impact the lives of these students, ensuring they have the materials needed to succeed. By contributing to "Support for Success," you are investing in the future of children who deserve every opportunity to reach their potential. Together, we can create meaningful change, one crayon, pencil, and marker at a time.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

34 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Cheney Summerwind 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.

Palmdale, 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

34 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TecUnite 240 Pcs Inspirational Pencils and Inspirational Bookmarks Set 120 Motivational Book Marks 120 Thermochromic Color Changing Pencils for Students Teachers Reward Gifts • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
32 Pcs Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder Colorful Binder Pencil Pouch with Zipper, 3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouch Bags for Classroom Bulk Pencil Pouches Pencil Case for Storing School Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, 100 Washable Markers for Kids, 20 Scented Markers, Bulk Colored Markers for Coloring Books, for Kids [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $22.13 1 $22.13
Crayola Crayons in Specialty Colors (120ct), Bulk Crayons for Kids, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Arts & Crafts [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Scotch Matte Thermal Laminating Pouches, Ultra Clear with Matte Finish, Letter Size 8.9 in x 11.4 in, 50-Pack • Amazon Business $18.29 1 $18.29
Crayola Bulk Crayon Set, Colors of The World, Multicultural Crayons, School Supplies, 6 Sets of 24 Colors • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons (50ct), Crayons for Kids, Arts & Crafts Supplies, Toddler Crayons for Coloring Books, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Skinnies Washable Markers (64ct), Mini Markers for Kids, Coloring Markers, Craft Supplies, Kids Holiday Gift, 3+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Animal Erasers for Kids 50 Pack Kids Eraser Bulk Pull Apart Erasers 3D Puzzle Erasers Classroom Rewards and Prizes Class Treasure Box Kids Party Favors Back to School Supplies Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pentel RSVP Ballpoint Pen, (1.0mm), Medium Line, Mixed Colors (BK91PC12M) (Pack of 1, 12 Count Total) • Amazon Business $9.44 1 $9.44

Materials cost

$175.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.56

Total project goal

$263.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $263.74

2 Donors

-$200.21

Donations toward project cost

-$181.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.53

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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