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

Essentials for Learning

Help me give my students a mail sorter, markers, folders and other essentials for a great start to the school year!

  • 2 donors
  • $194 still needed

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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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

As we gear up for the start of the new school year, we're reaching out to our valued supporters for assistance in ensuring that every student in our community has the essentials they need to thrive in the classroom.

Many of our students come from families facing financial challenges, and providing them with the necessary supplies can alleviate stress and set them up for success from day one.

Your generous donation can make a tangible difference in the lives of these students, enabling them to start the school year with confidence and enthusiasm.

By contributing to our back-to-school essentials project, you'll be providing crucial items such as crayons, markers, pencils, and other school supplies. With your support, we will be able to provide each student with pencils, and other writing supplies. These materials are crucial for students to take notes, participate in class discussions, and complete homework assignments. Your contribution will also allow us to replenish our classroom supplies, including markers, crayons, and more. These materials are essential for hands-on learning activities, creative expression, and engaging lessons across various subjects.

Your support not only ensures that our students have the tools they need to excel academically but also sends a powerful message of care and solidarity. It shows our students that their community believes in them and is invested in their success.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact. Together, we can empower our students and set them on the path to a bright future. Thank you for considering our request and for your commitment to the education and well-being of our students.

Ms. Romo
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Best-Buy Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Shuttle Art 504 Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Vibrant Colors, Pack of 42, Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils, Wood Colored Pencils for Kids Teachers, Classroom Essentials, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Creative Kids Bulk Crayons 864 Crayons: 36 Boxes of 24 Color Classpack Assortment - Box of Crayons as Classroom Pack -, Party Favors, Birthdays, School Kids Coloring Non-Toxic Crayons • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00

Materials cost

$189.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $17.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.97

Total project goal

$293.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $293.16

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Kleenex match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $193.16

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