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Mrs. Watson from Waianae, HI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What the Math?

Help me give my students these essential supplies and incentives to help them excel in Algebra 1.

  • $704 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

My Project

I'm passionate about fostering a learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential. My students are a diverse group of bright, curious, and incredibly resilient young learners. They come to class with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. What makes them truly special is their unwavering enthusiasm for learning, even when faced with challenges. Some also just lack that motivation as well. They are creative problem-solvers, collaborative thinkers, and possess a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the world around them.

Unfortunately, our classroom lacks the essential supplies and tools needed to fully support their learning journey.

Many of my students come from families with limited resources, making it difficult to provide the materials they need to succeed.

Our goals for this project is to create an equitable learning environment that ensures all students have access to the resources they need, regardless of their socioeconomic background, enhance hands-on learning by providing tools that facilitate active engagement and deeper understanding of concepts, and boost student confidence and motivation by demonstrating that their education is valued and invested in.

Basic classroom supplies like markers, tissues, and paper towels are the foundation of learning. Without them, students cannot effectively take notes, complete assignments, organize their materials, or have a clean classroom. These tools ensure every student is prepared for daily lessons, promoting organization and academic success. Other items requested are essential tools for motivation in the classroom. The volleyballs will be used for a specific project on functions and as a reward students with the best project can win them. Help me to relieve the burdens of school from my students' plates so that they can focus on their learning.

Mrs. Watson Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Grades 9-12

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.

Waianae, 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

175 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Molten V5M5000 Men's NCAA Flistatech Volleyball, Red/Green/White, 1 • Amazon Business $44.99 5 $224.95
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue, Bulk (03076), 2-Ply, White, Flat Boxed Format, Designed for Business, Convenience Size (125 Tissues/Box, 12 Boxes, 1,500 Sheets/Case) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Phomemo M110 Label Maker, Barcode Label Printer, Bluetooth Portable Thermal Printer for Small Business, Sticker Printer Label Maker Machine with Tape for Address, Logo, Compatible with Phones & PC • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Shuttle Art Dry Erase Markers, 12 Colors 144 Bulk Pack Whiteboard Markers, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Dry Erase Whiteboard Mirror Glass for School Office Home • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Amazon Basics 2-Ply Flex-Sheets Paper Towels, 12 Basics Rolls = 32 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value with 150 Sheets per Roll • Amazon Business $18.12 2 $36.24
O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop, Bucket Floor Cleaning System, Red, Gray, Standard • Amazon Business $34.96 1 $34.96
Ponek Label Maker Machine with Tape, M100 Bluetooth Label Printer, Versatile App with 1000 Icons and 300 Templates, 2 Inch Address Label Maker for Small Business, Office, Home, School, Black • Amazon Business $25.83 1 $25.83
Creproly Stainless Steel Pencil Dispenser/Pen Holder for Classroom Home Restaurant for Bulk Pencils Storage/Unwrapped Drinking Straws Storage (Silver) • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
AIDEA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 50PK, Microfiber Towels for Cars, Premium All Purpose Car Cloth, Dusting Cloth Cleaning Rags, Absorbent Towels for SUVs, House, Kitchen, Window, 12"×12" • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, 75 Count Each, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
50 Pcs Color Lanyards Flat Lanyards for ID Badges Assorted Colors Badge Lanyards with Swivel J Hook Clip for Office Worker, Student, Teacher • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Phomemo Official Case for M110 M220 M221 M120 Label Printer, Carrying Storage Bag for Printers, Label Rolls, USB Cable & More - Hard Shell, Nylon, Oxford Fabric, Black (Case Only) • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51

Materials cost

$536.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$597.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.49

Total project goal

$703.29

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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