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Mr. Bonnell from Panorama City, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adding Up the Math Knowledge Growth

Help me give my students composition notebooks and math instructional aides to support math growth in my class.

  • $823 goal

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My Project

The composition books I am requesting will provide our students with a dedicated space to practice and organize their math work. This will help them develop essential problem-solving skills, reinforce their understanding of mathematical concepts, and track their progress over time, all of which are crucial for building a strong foundation in math.

Our goal is to enhance our students’ math proficiency by ensuring they have the necessary resources to engage fully with the curriculum.

By providing composition books, we aim to support consistent practice, critical thinking, and the ability to approach complex problems with confidence, ultimately leading to improved math performance across all grade levels.

Our students are diverse and resilient learners, including English learners, gifted students, and those with IEPs. Each student brings unique strengths and perspectives to the classroom, and with the right resources, they are capable of achieving remarkable academic growth. Providing them with the tools they need, like composition books, ensures that every student has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential.

Mr. Bonnell Vista 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 Mr. Bonnell

Panorama City, CA 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Assorted Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack, Colors May Vary (63794) • Amazon Business $28.01 10 $280.10
Handy Wacks P-50-X, 5x4-3/4-Inch Hamburger Patty Papers, Disposable Meat Butcher Paper Sheets, 1000-Piece Pack • Amazon Business $10.95 12 $131.40
Lakeshore Visualize Math Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Magnetic Color and Number Maze, Wooden Montessori Toys for Kids. Counting Matching Magnet Puzzle Board for Toddler, Color Learning Gifts for Kids, Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 4 5 Years Old(Balloon) • Amazon Business $6.99 10 $69.90
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Berry, Family Pack, Gluten Free, Kids Snacks, Back to School Snacks, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.98 5 $39.90

Materials cost

$601.28

Vendor shipping charges

$4.00

Sales tax

$55.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$699.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.41

Total project goal

$822.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$822.73

2 Donors

-$368.72

Donations toward project cost

-$351.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.19

match offer

-$409.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$347.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.84

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$0.00

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