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Mrs. Koahou Palalay from Waimanalo, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcome Back!

Help me give my students a welcoming environment and the supplies needed to return to fully in person learning. Help me to welcome them home!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Koahou Palalay's classroom raised $802

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are a small school that has an enrollment under 200 students, with one enthusiastic second grade class. In our school, our students are thoughtful, practice inclusion, creative and they are very curious. My students thrive on hands on activities through art projects or using manipulatives to enhance their understanding and learning. They come to school every day with a positive attitude and ready to take on the day. It is a joy to be an integral part of their learning experience.

My Project

Classroom supplies to provide a safe and nurturing environment for my students, especially after this challenging year with COVID. Your generosity is needed to create a cohesive welcoming environment with the needed classroom supplies to nurture creativity, to strengthen connections to understand, and above all learn!

Many of our families have struggled during this time and these basic supplies would alleviate some of the back to school stress, while ensuring I have the tools to teach my students to create, to learn, and to stay curious.

The products I've selected are needed to organize their understanding and learning, to provide creative options for their art projects, and to give them the materials to explore their ideas in a hands on approach. This multi pronged approach has shown very positive results with my kids, and we've been able to celebrate these successes through their achievements.

Mrs. Koahou Palalay Blanche Pope Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Waimanalo, HI 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $9.38 7 $65.66
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Pack • Amazon Business $14.01 4 $56.04
Burlap Scalloped Border Trim - Bulletin Borders Stickers, 50 ft Back-to-School Decoration Borders for Bulletin Board/Black Board Trim, Teacher/Student Use for Classroom/School Decoration • Amazon Business $9.96 5 $49.80
Samsill 200 Non-Glare Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, Reinforced 3 Hole Design Polypropylene Page Protectors, Archival Safe, Top Load for 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, Box of 200 • Amazon Business $15.83 3 $47.49
Amazon Basics Wide Ruled Composition Notebook, 100 Sheets, Marble Black, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $8.38 5 $41.90
Begale 6-Pack Desktop Storage Basket for Office Supplies, File, Letter and Document Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $18.55 2 $37.10
Teacher Created Resources Gray Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77035) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Teacher Created Resources Reclaimed Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77399) • Amazon Business $15.98 2 $31.96
Push Pin Clips - 30 Paper Clips with Pin for Documents/Artworks/School Projects/Photos/Notes/Papers/Cork Board/Bulletin Board - No Holes for The Paper • Amazon Business $9.96 3 $29.88
Kicko Colorful School Scissors - 24 Pack, Pointed Tip - 5 Inch Colored Office Shears - for Arts and Crafts Supplies, Cutting Tools, Educational Accessories, Kids, Small Hands, Party Favors • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets – Black – by Essex Wares – for Teacher Lessons in a Classroom or for Use at Your Home or Office – 10” x 13.5” - Fits Standard Paper • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.49 3 $25.47
Kicko Large Galvanized Metal Buckets Bulk - 12 Pack - with Handle 5 X 4.5 Inches - Unique Goody Baskets, for Party Favors, Party Accessories and Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $21.11 1 $21.11
Paper Clips, Medium and Jumbo Paper Clips, Durable and Rustproof, Coated Large Paper Clips Great for Office School Document Organizing (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $10.20 2 $20.40
16 Pack Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting, Pencil Holder for Kids, Handwriting Grip, Ergonomic Training Pencil Grips, Writing Tool for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $9.65 2 $19.30
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Calendar Bulletin Board (TCR8855) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
13 Pieces Industrial Chic Bulletin Board Posters,Laminated Inspirational Quote Positive Affirmation Motivational Posters with Welcome Sign for School Classroom Wall Bulletin Board Decoration • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Classroom Decorations Welcome Banner, Welcome Bulletin Board Banner Welcome Chalkboard Brights Pennants with 50 Dry Eraser Multi-Purpose Cards and 80 Glue Point Dot (Welcome to Our Class) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Modern Farmhouse Classroom Jobs Mini Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Wood Name Tags Fancy Labels Perforated Roll Tag for Classroom School Office Home Mailing • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Flat Name Plates (TCR8828),Original Version • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$614.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$681.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.20

Total project goal

$801.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$801.35

2 Donors

-$267.11

Donations toward project cost

-$227.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.06

match offer

-$534.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$454.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.14

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$0.00

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