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

The Tools to Help the Mariners Succeed

Help me give my students the every day basic essentials they need to succeed.

  • $413 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

I work in an inner city school where a majority of my students live at or below poverty level. Their story is one of strength, courage, and the will to succeed beyond unimaginable obstacles that are put in front of them. My students inspire and motivate me daily with their will to overcome. They are a population of mixed ability level, various cultures, races, and languages who accept each other and daily work as a team. Their hopes and expectations are small, their dreams are exceptional.

I was planning on creating a donors choose for this year, but while I was in the process Covid 19 hit.

So I’m thinking of what my students next year will need.

Buying school supplies is often a fun and exciting time for many children, however for my students it is often a time of high stress. Many of my students are a part of families that often struggle financially. The every day basics than we often take for granted, are difficult for my students to come by.

My Project

The items in my project may seem simple. They are every day school supplies that most wouldn't think twice about. But to my students they would make all the difference. Most of my students come to school with a smile on their face and the shirts on their backs.

A majority of the extra school supplies are needed for enrichment, artistic expression, and aid in organizational skills.

These basic needs allow students to take their ideas and run with them. Everyday art materials are essential for student expression. They allow student to take the ideas we are discussing in class and expand hem. Most of my students to not have art supplies at home.

I am also asking for other items, such as markers, folders, a pencil sharpener, pencil bags,and colored paper. All items my students will use on a daily basis for organization and curriculum work.

Please help me provide my students with the basic essentials they need!

Mrs. Rozenek
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, School Supplies, 16 Bold Colors, 256 Count • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Letter Size Paper Portfolios by Better Office Products, Case of 100, Assorted Primary Colors, (Assorted, 2 Pocket Paper Folders) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Crayola 52-4601 Crayons Bulk, Back to School Supplies, 24 Box Classpack, 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $33.27 1 $33.27
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, Classroom Pencil Sharpener for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Professional Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $30.26 1 $30.26
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
BAZIC Bright Color 3-Ring Pencil Pouch w/ Mesh Window - 24 Pack (804-24) • Amazon Business $25.90 1 $25.90
Stanley Removable 4 Cup Scissor Caddy and Guppy 5-Inch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 24 Pack (SCICAD-BT24) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Madisi Assorted Colorful Pencils, Incentive Pencils,#2 HB, 10 Designs, 150 Pack, pencils bulk for kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pacon 9"x12" Rainbow Super Value Construction Paper Ream, Assorted • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $5.82 2 $11.64

Materials cost

$310.48

Vendor shipping charges

$5.49

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.88

Total project goal

$412.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$412.51

2 Donors

-$206.26

Donations toward project cost

-$175.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.94

match offer

-$206.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$175.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.94

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$0.00

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