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Ms. Bello from Colton, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thank you

Help me give my students Crayola Kid's broad line markers, text books.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bello's classroom raised $606

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

Dear Donors,

As we prepare for a new academic year, we are excited to welcome our students back to school.

However, as we gear up for the new academic year, we are faced with the

challenge of acquiring the necessary equipment and supplies that will enable our students to have a successful learning experience.

Our school has been operating on a tight budget and as a result, we have been unable to purchase some of the essential equipment and supplies that our students need. These include textbooks, writing materials, and other essential items that are needed to provide a quality education.

We are reaching out to you today to request your support to help us acquire the

necessary equipment and supplies that our students need. Your contribution will go a

long way in ensuring that our students have access to the tools and resources they need to achieve academic success.

Your donation will make a significant difference in the lives of our students. It will help us to provide them with the necessary equipment and supplies that they need to learn and

grow. We believe that every child deserves a quality education, and with your help, we

can make that a reality.

Please consider making a donation towards our school equipment and supplies fund. No

amount is too small, and every contribution is greatly appreciated. Your generosity will

help us to provide a better education to our students.

Thank you in advance for your kind support.

Ms. Bello U.S. Grant 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.

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.

Colton, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic Books (trade) - Bob Books Set 1 Beginning Readers • Teachers' School Supply $17.99 20 $359.80
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 20 $42.80

Materials cost

$402.60

Vendor shipping charges

$39.58

Sales tax

$36.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.89

Total project goal

$605.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$605.95

2 Donors

-$284.90

Donations toward project cost

-$268.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.75

match offer

-$290.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$246.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.57

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$0.00

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