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Ms. Anshula from San Francisco, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Basics for a Not-So-Basic Class!

Help me give my students - Support my students' success! I need basic classroom items like colored pencils and notebooks to empower learning and creativity. Your help is appreciated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Anshula's classroom raised $1,034

This project is fully funded

My Project

In the upcoming class that I have the privilege of leading, there is a vibrant group of exceptionally imaginative and inquisitive students. These young learners find immense joy not only in helping their fellow peers but also in collaboratively working with the teacher. The remarkable synergy they exhibit is truly awe-inspiring.

To ensure that these students can flourish in their learning journey, I'm seeking some basic items that are crucial for our classroom.

These include colored pencils for adding artistic flair to their assignments, composition notebooks that serve as their personal creative and academic outlets, a classroom sharpener to keep their tools ready for exploration, and colored markers that allow them to bring their ideas to life in vibrant ways.

These items will play a vital role in transforming our classroom into a space that nurtures inspiration, fosters dynamic engagement, and acts as a catalyst for profound learning experiences. This transformation is set to ignite their creativity, provide the impetus for intellectual growth, and create an organized and tidy environment that propels us toward continuous advancement and accomplishment.

I deeply appreciate your consideration of my request and your unwavering support in enhancing our learning environment. Your contribution will undoubtedly have a positive impact on these young minds as they embark on their educational journey.

Ms. Anshula Redding Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples� Composition Notebook, 7.5" x 9.75", Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets, Blue (ST55073) • Quill.com $4.29 100 $429.00
Crayola© Classic Original Conical-Tip Markers - Set of 12 • Nasco $5.40 28 $151.20
Crayola Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples $1.77 52 $92.04
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 240/Carton (68-8024) • Staples $33.76 1 $33.76
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (1670) • Staples $32.28 1 $32.28
Electric Bell • Nasco $13.95 1 $13.95

Materials cost

$752.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.52

Sales tax

 $68.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$878.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.09

Total project goal

$1,033.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,033.95

1 Donor

-$925.11

Donations toward project cost

-$878.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$108.83

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