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Mrs. Kowalevicz from Arlington VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The Bare Necessities

Help me give my students the basic classroom supplies they need to continue to enjoy engaging, hands-on learning experiences and finish the year strong!

  • $206 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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 Students

I am a first grade teacher at a diverse school just outside of Washington, D.C. Our school is culturally and linguistically diverse; students represent more than forty-one countries and speak more than twenty different languages at home. More than seventy-four percent of our students receive free or reduced price lunch.

My curious first graders are full of enthusiasm for learning!

They come to school eager to learn with smiles on their faces. They are energetic learners who enjoy hands-on, inquiry-based lessons differentiated to meet their individual needs.

My Project

As the first half of our school year comes to an end, I have noticed that our basic classroom supplies have become depleted and that they are in need of replenishment.

We need basic classroom supplies for our daily learning activities.

These include glue sticks, scotch tape, construction paper, and plastic trays to hold our materials. We also need an electric stapler so my students can be independent during Writing Workshop. Additionally, I need velcro dots and laminating film to create interactive, hands-on activities for literacy and math workstations.

Replenishing our dwindling basic school supplies would greatly benefit my students. It would allow us to finish the year strong and continue participating in engaging, hands-on learning experiences in the classroom.

Mrs. Kowalevicz
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bostitch Impulse 30 Electric Stapler, 30 Sheet Capacity, Black • Amazon Business $34.94 1 $34.94
Scotch Brand Magic Tape, Versatile, Photo-Safe, Great for Gift Wrapping, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed, 6 Rolls (810K6) • Amazon Business $10.34 2 $20.68
BX532 - Easy-Clean Craft Trays - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners | Perfect for Home or Office | 3/4in Coins | Pack of 200 | White • Amazon Business $13.50 1 $13.50
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4 -Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
SunWorks 9"W x 12"L Construction Paper, Holiday Green, 50/Pack (8003) • Staples Advantage $1.69 2 $3.38
SunWorks 12"W x 18"L Construction Paper, Black, 50/Pack (6307) • Staples Advantage $2.89 1 $2.89
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs., Holiday Red, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.89 1 $2.89
SunWorks 12"W x 18"L Construction Paper, Dark Blue, 50/Pack (7307) • Staples Advantage $2.89 1 $2.89
SunWorks 12"W x 18"L Construction Paper, White, 50/Pack (9207) • Staples Advantage $2.45 1 $2.45
Pacon Construction Paper 12" x 18", Pink, 50 Sheets • Staples Advantage $2.33 1 $2.33
Pacon Riverside Construction Paper 18" x 12", Violet, 50 Sheets (103627) • Staples Advantage $2.33 1 $2.33
SunWorks 12"W x 18"L Construction Paper, Orange, 50/Pack (6607) • Staples Advantage $2.32 1 $2.32
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs. Holiday Green, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.11 1 $2.11
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs. Yellow, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.08 1 $2.08
SunWorks 9"W x 12"L Construction Paper, Violet, 50/Pack (7203) • Staples Advantage $1.89 1 $1.89
SunWorks 9"W x 12"L Construction Paper, Red, 50/Pack (6103) • Staples Advantage $1.89 1 $1.89
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs., Pink, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $1.89 1 $1.89
SunWorks 9"W x 12"L Construction Paper, Black, 50/Pack (6303) • Staples Advantage $1.39 1 $1.39
SunWorks 9"W x 12"L Construction Paper, Yellow, 50/Pack (8403) • Staples Advantage $1.39 1 $1.39
SunWorks 9"W x 12"L Construction Paper, Orange, 50/Pack (6603) • Staples Advantage $1.19 1 $1.19

Materials cost

$142.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$175.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.90

Total project goal

$205.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$205.99

3 Donors

-$205.99

Donations toward project cost

-$175.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.90

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$0.00

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