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Ms. Collins from San Diego, CA 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 warm and welcome start to the year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Collins's classroom raised $310

This project is fully funded

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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

Starting a new grade can be overwhelming to many young students. Transitioning into a new room with a new teacher and many unfamiliar faces can create anxiety. That's no way to begin a new school year. By creating a warm and inviting experience I hope to calm and welcome students in a few weeks.

Welcome bags including school supplies and snacks are a great way to say, "You're welcome here!" Please help me in providing these to the incoming third grade learners in my class this year.

With your help we can start the year off with nothing but smiles.

Ms. Collins Herbert Ibarra 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.

San Diego, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dry Erase Markers with Erasers • Kaplan Early Learning Company $5.36 5 $26.80
Ticonderoga Colored Pencils, Blue, Dozen (14209) • Quill.com $11.99 2 $23.98
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 2 $21.00
Hygloss Products Inc. - Colorful Paper Bags Pastel Asstd Colors • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Your Name is a Song (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Dixon Ticonderoga Neon Pencils - Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $4.94 3 $14.82
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 225 Wipes (30208) • Quill.com $14.79 1 $14.79
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 12/Pack (80699) • Staples $12.91 1 $12.91
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Confetti Birthday Crowns • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.74 1 $12.74
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Based Markers, Chisel, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (1905069) • Quill.com $8.99 1 $8.99
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 110 Tissues/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (50239) • Quill.com $7.49 1 $7.49
Confetti Nameplates • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.09 1 $5.09

Materials cost

$193.78

Vendor shipping charges

$18.82

Sales tax

$17.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.45

Total project goal

$309.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$309.69

4 Donors

-$192.34

Donations toward project cost

-$163.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.85

Matching donations from our partners

-$117.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$99.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.60

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$0.00

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