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Mr. Cook from El Cajon, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Table Group Supply Sets

Help me give my students table group sets of materials that can easily be stored from class period to class period.

  • $515 goal

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

My Project

In my class students sit in table groups. Since I try to encourage discussion and collaboration amongst my students during projects I want to increase the experience by creating supply buckets that students can use. While I have containers, scissors and glue sticks already I’d like to complete the sets by adding crayons, markers, tape and staplers. This will give each table group a convenient set of supply’s they can count on each day. White boards will allow us to play learning games as well as allow me to assess student learning in a variety of ways.

Additionally, trash has been a problem on my carpeted floors.

Since my table groups are round I want to place mini trash cans in the center of each one with the hopes students will be more responsible and respectful by placing their trash in them instead of on the floor.

Mr. Cook Valhalla High School Grades 9-12

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.

El Cajon, CA View local requests

More than half of 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

190 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BTSKY 4 Pack Extra Large Plastic Pencil Box Stackable Translucent Clear Pencil Caase Crayon Box Set, Marker Organizer Art Supply Storage Organizer for Gel Pens Pencils Erasers Tape Markers etc(Black) • Amazon Business $18.99 6 $113.94
UUJOLY Plastic Small Trash Can Wastebasket, Garbage Container Basket for Bathrooms, Laundry Room, Kitchens, Offices, Kids Rooms, Dorms, 1.8 Gallon, Black, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $8.83 6 $52.98
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
TRU RED Mini Stapler 10-Sheet Capacity Black (TR58084) • Staples $4.15 6 $24.90
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 12 $23.28
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 10/Pack (58-7722) • Quill.com $3.86 6 $23.16
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.75 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls with 6 Tape Dispensers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (38250PP) • Quill.com $13.35 1 $13.35
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers Bulk for Classroom, Bulk Ruler 12 Inch for School, Home, or Office, Metric and Imperial, Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69

Materials cost

$368.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.20

Total project goal

$514.68

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