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Ms. Belany from Richmond, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Write Stuff

My students need materials such as pencils, pens, chart paper, and Post-Its to help them become great writers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Belany's classroom raised $347

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 Students

My students are energetic, shy, inquisitive 1st graders. Ethnically our school is about 55% Latino, 20% African-American, and 10% Asian, and 5% White. About 50% of my students are English Language Learners of varying abilities, the rest are native English speakers. They attend a Title I, inner-city school in a community oriented neighborhood. My students and their families enjoy participating in school sponsored events.

My students desire to be challenged academically, grow exponentially, and learn mindfully.

In spite of the economic disparities and other difficulties my students face, I believe that they all can achieve greatness.

My Project

My students need materials to grow in their writing skills. Sturdy pencils and pens that don't easily break will maximize their writing time and allow them to tell their stories with minimal disruptions. Chart paper will allow students to assist in creating anchor charts pertaining to different writing skills and remind students of different writing strategies during independent writing tasks. Post-Its will allow my students to jot down small ideas that will later be expanded into 1st grade stories. Being able to provide each of my students with a writing journal will help keep my students' writing in one place and easy for them to manage as young learners.

Quality writing implements, writing journals, Post-Its, and chart paper are necessary materials to provide my students with a positive writing experience.

With the help of these materials and daily practice, my students will grow into avid writers this school year.

Ms. Belany Highland 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.

Richmond, CA View local requests

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

28 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR630 - Draw & Write Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.39 3 $79.17
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad Value Pack, 30 Sheets, Grid, White, 30"H x 25"W, 4/Ct • Staples Advantage $68.97 1 $68.97
TICONDEROGA YELLOW #2 PENCL 72 • Staples Advantage $16.89 2 $33.78
Post-it Notes, Canary Yellow, 3" x 3", 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $14.99 1 $14.99
Paper Mate Stick Pen, Fine Point, Black, Dozen • Staples Advantage $2.49 4 $9.96
Paper Mate Stick Pen, Fine Point, Blue, Dozen • Staples Advantage $2.49 3 $7.47
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, Black, Dozen Box • Staples Advantage $6.88 1 $6.88
Dixon My First Ticonderoga No. 2 Pencil with Eraser, 12/Bx • Staples Advantage $3.43 2 $6.86
Sanford Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, 12-Color Set • Staples Advantage $6.18 1 $6.18
Paper Mate Stick Pen, Fine Point, Red, Dozen • Staples Advantage $2.49 2 $4.98

Materials cost

$239.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.01

Total project goal

$346.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $346.73

2 Donors

-$173.36

Donations toward project cost

-$147.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.00

match offer

-$173.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$147.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.00

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 $0.00

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