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Ms. Kaden from Union City, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Help me give my students essential supplies to set us up for a successful school year. A key part of this project is a sturdy bookshelf to store our shared resources in a neat and efficient way.

  • $494 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

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 Project

I love finding ways to support my students’ creativity and combining it into our language arts learning. Whether we’re writing essays, analyzing texts, or exploring new vocabulary, I try to design lessons that allow students to express their ideas through art, group projects, and hands-on activities. Creativity helps make learning more meaningful and memorable, and it gives every student a chance to shine in their own way.

To make these lessons even more engaging, we need basic classroom supplies and a sturdy bookshelf to keep everything organized.

With your support, my students will have access to the tools they need to fully participate in interactive learning experiences. Instead of wasting time searching for materials, students will be able to dive right into creative projects that deepen their understanding and build important language skills. These supplies will help us create a classroom where curiosity, collaboration, and self-expression are part of our daily routine.

Ms. Kaden Robert Waters Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Union City, NJ 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

46 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $78.86 1 $78.86
VASAGLE Bookshelf, 31.5 Inches Wide, 3-Tier Open Bookcase with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Unit, Ebony Black ULBC173T56 • Amazon Business $54.42 1 $54.42
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Epic Creations Dry Erase Paddles - 24 Pack 8.11 x 6.14 Inches - Double Sided Handheld Whiteboard - Dry Erase Signs - Hand Held White Board - Auction Paddles - White Board Paddles,Hand Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $38.70 1 $38.70
Crtiin 12 Pack Plastic Pencil Box Clear Large Capacity Pen Case Operation Christmas Items Stackable Storage Organizer Box for Office Supplies Marker, 8.46 x 1.65 x 4 Inches (White, Orange, Purple) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $25.27 1 $25.27
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22 Ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $16.78 1 $16.78

Materials cost

$384.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.08

Total project goal

$493.87

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