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Ms. Paulo from Waianae, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Well-Equipped Math Class is a Successful Math Class!

Help me give my students a sturdy space for them to store their math binders, snacks to fix their hunger, and other supplies to improve their learning environment!

  • $714 goal

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My Project

Aloha! I teach 9th grade Algebra 2, and 12th grade Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus. It goes without saying that the course materials are rigorous and demanding of the students. While they perform well under the expectations set for them, they can never succeed unless their needs are met, per Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs!

While I can provide the higher tiers of the hierarchy (safety, security, belonging), it's difficult to provide my students the basic needs out of my own pocket.

Our community has a low socioeconomic standing, and my students come from all different types of households. Not every family has the means to send their kids to school with extra snacks to keep their growing bodies fueled throughout the day. Your donation will go towards buying snacks for my classroom, as well as a sturdy shelf for them to store their math binders, which house their daily hard work, among other materials that are used to improve their learning environment, and in turn, experience.

Ms. Paulo Waianae High 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.

More about Ms. Paulo

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

72 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bush Furniture Universal Bookcase, Low Storage and Display Bookshelf for Home Office or Living Room Organization, Small 2 Shelf, Black • Amazon Business $104.05 3 $312.15
Nutella & GO! Bulk 24 Pack, Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread with Breadsticks, Snack Cups for Kids, 1.8 oz Each • Amazon Business $19.47 3 $58.41
Insignia - Essential PC Gaming Chair - Black • Best Buy Education $56.41 1 $56.41
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 3 $29.28
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $10.87 2 $21.74
HODIK Alarm Clock for Kids Bedrooms Small Digital Clock with 7 Colors, 4 Dimmable Backlight, 3 Adjustable Volumes (Multi) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SHARPIE Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack, Low-Odor, Squeak-Free • Amazon Business $6.53 2 $13.06

Materials cost

$544.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$606.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.96

Total project goal

$713.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$713.07

1 Donor

-$713.07

Donations toward project cost

-$606.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.96

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$0.00

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