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Ms. Stephens from Calimesa, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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With Proper Tools, Success is Near!

Help me give my students a pencil sharpener and other supplies they need to be successful this school year.

  • $298 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Students at my school come from various backgrounds and more than 3/4 come from low income households. However within the walls of my classroom, everyone is EQUAL, valued, and respected. We are a family! I teach middle school so my goal is to create a safe, inviting, and comfortable workspace that students will be excited to come to! With the proper tools in their possession, my students will soar to new heights and reach their destination!

Some of my students come to class without any supplies.

This even includes not having a backpack or a pencil to write with. So, the pencil sharpener, highlighters, markers, and other essential school supplies will help me in ensuring that my students have everything that they need to be successful.

Success in school isn't something that should be awarded only to students who can afford it.

Thank you for your time!

Ms. Stephens Mesa View Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Stephens

Calimesa, 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-Acto School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener - Black • Blick Art Materials $49.98 1 $49.98
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Teacher Anchor Chart (561WL) (561WL VAD 2PK) • Amazon Business $39.73 1 $39.73
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.79 2 $21.58
School Smart Highlighter, Yellow, Pack of 20 • School Specialty $16.49 1 $16.49
LapGear - Clipboard Lap Desk for 15.6" Laptop - Black • Best Buy Education $15.75 1 $15.75
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 5 $10.70
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$200.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.65

Sales tax

 $18.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.68

Total project goal

$297.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $297.86

1 Donor

-$297.86

Donations toward project cost

-$253.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.68

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