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Mrs. Simko from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Surprise Surprise

Help me give my students glue and fidgets for the new school year for prizes as well as the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Simko's classroom raised $159

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are always in need of glue sticks for our classroom. We use them so much throughout the year that we always run out. They are used for creative projects, class work, as well as homework. We are always in need of glue!

We are also in need of prizes that the students earn though the year.

They earn prizes by earning points, special days, and birthdays. Our supply is super low and we would love to have a fresh start for next year. They love the little fidget toys and work so hard to earn them.

Mrs. Simko Pittsburgh Carmalt 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.

Pittsburgh, PA 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 3 $59.10
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
100 pcs Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors For Kids 8-12 Mini Autism Sensory Toy Goodie Bag Pinata Stuffers Treasure Box School Prizes Birthday Party Supplies Halloween Treat Xmas Gifts For Boys Girls 4-8 • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19

Materials cost

$102.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.70

Total project goal

$158.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $158.02

2 Donors

-$77.04

Donations toward project cost

-$68.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.20

match offer

-$77.03

Match offer toward project cost

-$65.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.95

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 $0.00

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