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Mrs. Solis from Saint Paul, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Bright Start to Our New School Year

Help me give my students high-quality pencils, incentives for students to reach their goals and engaging projects to start our school year.

  • $616 goal

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Mrs. Solis has another project! Donate to Picture Books to Build Strong, Resilient Classroom Community to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $199.
2X

My Project

My students are eager students. They want to grasp the concepts that we tackle in class. However, tackling concepts without the right supplies is a real challenge. We need dry erase markers for our math small-groups. A 4th and 5th grade classroom is always in need of pencils. Lots of pencils. We would love to have some exciting positive reinforcements with the Smencils (they're really cool!), bubbles, and LEGO figurines. I've also included some beginning-of-the-year projects: making stained glass animals and our own magnets for our lockers. I also added a collaborative sticker art project--the perfect way to start our year.

My 4th and 5th graders are the engineers, pilots, dentists, poets, and architects of the future.

At the beginning of the year, we need to build a classroom community that will help my students feel confident and excited about the things we are going to learn together. These supplies are just the ticket. Thank you for considering this project.

Mrs. Solis Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Pack Bundle Mosaic Sticker Art for Kids and Adults Includes Hot Air Balloon, Tiger, Butterfly and Sunflowers Posters, Large Sticker by Number/Letter Posters 36" x 40" with 3,996 Stickers • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Ticonderoga© Pencils - Pkg. of 72 • Nasco $24.80 2 $49.60
Kimiangel Party Favors for Kids Aged 8-12, 12 Pack Mini Animals Building Blocks Sets for Goodie Bags, Fillers, Prizes, Easter, Children’s Day, Birthday, STEM Educational Brick Kits(1222 Pcs) • Amazon Business $21.35 2 $42.70
Clownfish Mosaic Sticker Art Kit for Kids and Adults, Large Sticker by Number / Letter Poster 36" x 40" with 3,996 Stickers, Paint by Stickers Puzzle for School, Classroom, Home • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Colored Smencils - Gourmet Scented Colored Pencils made from Recycled Newspapers, 10 Count, Gifts for Kids, School Supplies, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 16/Pack (81045) • Staples $16.12 2 $32.24
TickleMe Plant Greenhouse Garden Kit Grow The Only House Plant That Closes Its Leaves and Lowers It Branches When You Tickle It. Unique Nature or Birthday Science Idea for Kids • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
uoyoi 24pcs Woodland Party Favors Reusable Woodland Animal Straws for Safari Birthday Party Supplies Favors, Jungle Party Supplies Gift with 2 Clean Brushes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Play-Doh Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Non-Toxic Modeling Compound for Easter Basket; Kid Party Favors, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.26 1 $15.26
DIY Wooden Magnets, 36 Wooden Art Craft for Kids, Art and Craft Supplies Party Birthday Gift Favors for Boys Girls Ages 4-8 8-12, Easter Crafts • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers Wiper for Classroom Office and Home (48mixed) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
32 Pack Bubbles for Kids Party Favors Mini Bubble Wand Dinasour Toys Bulk Party Goodie Bag Stuffers Supplies Carnival Prizes Christmas Themed Birthday Wedding Bath Time Gifts for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Krafty Kids DIY 3D Suncatcher Kit - Fish • Blick Art Materials $2.19 4 $8.76
Krafty Kids DIY 3D Suncatcher Kit - Dragonfly • Blick Art Materials $2.19 4 $8.76
Krafty Kids DIY 3D Suncatcher Kit - Ladybug • Blick Art Materials $2.19 4 $8.76
Krafty Kids DIY 3D Suncatcher Kit - Butterfly • Blick Art Materials $2.07 4 $8.28
Krafty Kids DIY 3D Suncatcher Kit - Rainbow • Blick Art Materials $2.07 4 $8.28
Krafty Kids DIY 3D Suncatcher Kit - Turtle • Blick Art Materials $2.07 4 $8.28
Horizon Group USA 10-Pack of Suncatcher Paint Pens, 10ML Each, 10 Colors, for Kids, Supplies for Painting Suncatchers, Window Art Paint Refill, Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $5.92 1 $5.92

Materials cost

$481.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.96

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$523.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.34

Total project goal

$615.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $615.62

1 Donor

-$261.64

Donations toward project cost

-$261.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$307.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$261.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.17

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