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Ms. Budair from Manassas, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writing Is a Calling, Not a Choice.

Help me give my students the materials they need to be creative writers, like the half-page ruled journals. Help me keep them motivated and organized and help me reward their hard work.

  • $697 goal

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

This project expired on August 26, 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'm so excited to be receiving these materials to use with my students next year!

There's something truly special about starting the year with brand new supplies-pencils, markers, crayons and notebooks of their own.

It brings so much joy and help my students feel prepared and valued.

We'll be organizing everything together on the small supply cart, and I hope these tools will inspire and motivate them to dive into writing and learning with excitement. I'm also planning to include some small toys and treats as rewards to celebrate their hard work throughout the year.

Ms. Budair Innovation Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Manassas, VA 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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Primary Journal, Half Page Ruled, Grades K-2, 7-1/2" x 9-3/4", 100 Sheets, 12 Pack (610052-ECM) • Amazon Business $35.99 3 $107.97
Leinuosen 8 Pack Classroom Paper Trays 14''x10'' Hold A4 Paper Toy Handicrafts Colorful Turn in Trays Classroom Storage Baskets Also for Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
5 Tier Paper Organizer, Letter Tray Paper Holder Desk Organizers Classroom Storage, Document Office Mail Organizer, File Organizer Desktop for Office School Home Magazine Scrapbook Folders • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Raymond Geddes 66865 Dr. Seuss Number 2 Pencils With Giant Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $30.32 1 $30.32
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Faccito 12 Pieces Large Magnetic Sentence Strips 3 x 36 inch Dry Erase Sentence Strips Jumbo Multicolor Magnetic Handwriting Paper with Lines for Teacher Whiteboard Classroom School Supplies • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Acrylic Dry Erase Board with Light Up Stand for Desk 13 x 9 inch Clear Desktop Note Memo White Board Notepad Table LED Letter Massage Boards for Personal Creative Use Includes Dry Erase Markers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore CVC Words Giant Activity Dice • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Masking Tape - 1/2" x 60 yds • Blick Art Materials $1.59 12 $19.08
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
BUSHIBU Cute Pencils for Kids, Fun Pencil with Erasers Toppers, Woodcased #2 Pencils for School Classroom(12 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.29 2 $12.58
Crayola 24-Count Crayons - Standard - Single Box • Kaplan Early Learning Company $2.93 4 $11.72
30 Pcs Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Toys, Silicone Keychain Small Pop Bulk for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Reliever Hand Toy Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Birthday Gifts for Kids Students • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
VIZ-PRO Magnetic Smiley Face Circular Whiteboard Eraser / 4 Pack of 2 Dry Erase Erasers • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Crayola Take Note Erasable Highlighters (6ct), Assorted No Bleed Highlighters, Chisel Tip Marker Set, For Organizing & Coloring, Gifts • Amazon Business $6.48 1 $6.48
Crayola Washable Pip-Squeaks Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $3.07 2 $6.14
Duck Brand 1.88 in. x 54.6 yd. Standard Packing Tape Clear (1362515) • Staples $2.04 3 $6.12
Teacher Created Resources Confetti Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Markers, 12 Pack, Assorted Colors, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Whiteboard Markers, Dry Erase Markers for Kids, Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip, Dry Erase Pens, Dry Erase Board Markers • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
GIBIBU 6 Rolls Transparent Tape Refills, Clear Tape Dispenser Refill Rolls, Glossy Gift Wrap Tapes for Office, School, Home, 3/4 x 1000 Inches • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Assorted, 18 Count • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59
School Smart Non-Skid Jumbo Paper Clip, 2 Inches, Silver, Pack of 100 - Durability • School Specialty $1.42 3 $4.26
Paper Mate SharpWriter Mechanical Pencils 0.7 mm HB Number 2 Pencil Lead, School Supplies, Office Supplies, Classroom Must Haves, College School Supplies, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $4.24 1 $4.24
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, HB #2 Pencil Lead, 2 Pencils, School Supplies, Teacher Supplies, Drawing Pencils, Sketching Pencils, 1 Lead Refill Set, 2 Erasers • Amazon Business $3.89 1 $3.89
Scotch Transparent Clear Tape Refill, 0.75" x 8.33 yds., 1" Core, Transparent, 3 Rolls/Pack (157-S) • Quill.com $3.07 1 $3.07
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, 39.3 Feet, 2-Count Pack of white Correction Tape, Fast, Clean and Easy to Use Tear-Resistant Tape Office or School Supplies • Amazon Business $2.86 1 $2.86
Officemate Butterfly Large Number 1 Paper Clip, 2-3/8 Inches, Steel Wire, Pack of 12, Silver • School Specialty $2.84 1 $2.84

Materials cost

$541.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.27

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.46

Total project goal

$696.40

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