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

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Tools for Success

Help me give my students the tools they need to be prepared for the school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Specks's classroom raised $589

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have an amazing group of 4th and 5th graders. A majority of my students are from military families which gives them both strengths and challenges, I want to give them the tools they need to get ready for their future.

Quality headphones will help them to use their devices to listen to videos, play math games and read books online.

They use their Chromebooks daily so good headphones are essential.They also use whiteboards to help them to work out problems and to show what they have learned.

Focusing on academic is always important but so is having time to express themselves through art. Having materials such as crayons and colored pencils will allow them to express themselves.

Ms. Specks Angier Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

San Diego, 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

33 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1.5", Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90631) • Amazon Business $28.85 3 $86.55
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(White) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 30 $59.70
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Kosiz 48 Pack Mini Drawing Colored Pencils Bulk for Kids with Sharpener Portable Color Pencils in Tube Gift for Artists Writing Sketching Painting Classroom School Supplies(12 Color) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
School Smart Pencil Box, Clear • School Specialty $2.32 10 $23.20
Buecs Permanent Markers, 128 Count Black Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Waterproof & Smear Proof Markers, Quick Drying, Office Supplies for School, Office, Home • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Post-it Dry Erase Cleaning Cloth, Gray (DEFCLOTH) • Quill.com $7.27 2 $14.54
Advantus Super Stacker Crayon Box, Plastic, Clear • School Specialty $2.17 5 $10.85
VELCRO Brand Adhesive Squares, 100pk 7/8" White, Mounting Tape for Office Organization, Laminated Signs Classroom Décor • Amazon Business $10.07 1 $10.07
320 Pieces Punch Cards, Incentive Loyalty Reward Card Student Awards Loyalty Cards for Business, Classroom, Kids Behavior, Students, Teachers, 3.5 x 2 Inch, 4 Styles (20 Punches) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TREND Enterprises, Inc. Trend Enterprises Happy Birthday Certificates, Bake Shop, Pack of 30 • School Specialty $6.37 1 $6.37

Materials cost

$412.69

Vendor shipping charges

$13.99

Sales tax

$37.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.35

Total project goal

$588.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$588.98

7 Donors

-$356.99

Donations toward project cost

-$303.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.55

Matching donations from our partners

-$231.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$197.19

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.80

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$0.00

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