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Mrs. Timsit from Van Nuys, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Ode to Creativity

Help me give my students the earphones with drawing supplies, glue, pencils, sketch books, snacks, and air pods to help us continue to learn as continually switch from in person to hybrid learning.

  • $657 goal

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My Students

I am blessed to teach an incredible group of kids each year! These kids continually amaze me, year to year, despite the learning challenges they face daily. They are smart, caring, and hardworking. When I tell you they are incredible, that is an understatement. The majority of my sweet students struggle to learn but refuse to give up. Our school is located in a low-income area, where all of the students qualify for free meals.

My students will now enter the classroom for the first time since the pandemic and it’s going to be an adjustment.

My hope is to continue to build a family with my students eventhough it will look a bit different this year. They know that in our class, they will learn even though it may look less traditional than most would imagine. I consider my students' families, and we will continue to work diligently together to maintain this feeling in my classroom.

My Project

Even after 28 years in the classroom, I still struggle to fill my classroom with the basics we need for success. Supplies are hard to come by, and we are in constant need of basics. Glue, pencils, paper, and even snacks for hungry tummies are everyday necessities. Since many in my classroom are struggling with the transition from online to in-person learning and back again, they really need items that can be held, moved, and manipulated. I am hoping the AirPods will make the hybrid learning a bit less cumbersome. When students are I’ll at home, they join our class via Zoom. After attaching Ann the necessary equipment to my computer, I am tangled in a mess of wires making it difficult to teach. AirPods will give me the ability to move freely as I provide both online and in person instruction simultaneously.

In addition, we have found art to an extremely positive way to learn that mistakes are ok and are all part of the learning game.

A child's eyes when discovering a new artist is indescribable! e When children learn differently or need a bit more to succeed, it is my responsibility to find a way to meet their learning needs. Any additions I can bring into the classroom, not only motivate my students, but it also gets them excited about leaning and helps them to keep trying their best.

Mrs. Timsit Hazeltine 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.

More about Mrs. Timsit

Van Nuys, 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple AirPods with Charging Case • Amazon Business $119.00 1 $119.00
Crayola Colored Pencils, 24/Box • Staples $4.28 15 $64.20
Staedtler Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A) • Staples $17.84 3 $53.52
Austin Variety Pack Crackers, Assorted Flavors, 1.8 oz., 36/Box (7978310104) • Staples $12.99 4 $51.96
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Extra Fine Point, Black Ink, Dozen (31002) • Staples $22.49 2 $44.98
Oxford Composition Notebooks, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $19.74 2 $39.48
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count, Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $15.68 2 $31.36
Cra-Z-Art Colored Chalk, Assorted Colors, 16/Box (10801-48) • Staples $1.79 15 $26.85
Crayola 9" x 9", Dry Media Kid's Sketchbook, 40 Pages, Pack of 12 (BIN993404-12) • Staples $25.99 1 $25.99
Roaring Spring Paper Products Kid's Sketch Book, 9" x 9" Green, 40 Sheets, Pack of 6 (ROA52509-6) • Staples $19.79 1 $19.79

Materials cost

$477.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$43.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.46

Total project goal

$656.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$656.41

4 Donors

-$415.69

Donations toward project cost

-$353.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$240.72

Match offers toward project cost

-$204.61

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.11

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$0.00

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