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Ms. Okamura from South Gate, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students the supplies needed for their writing center which gives them the space to freely express their thoughts, ideas, and creativity.

  • 4 donors
  • $83 still needed

expires Jun 02

  • 4 donors
  • $83 still needed
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My Project

I have a wonderful group of creative third graders who love to express their ideas. I would love to have a Writing Center in my classroom where they could go to and just...write! Having special markers, pens, and erasers in the center would make my students so excited to be there.

A writing center would encourage self-expression and imagination.

It would allow them to explore different writing styles such as poetry, storytelling, and comic strips. It can also provide a stress-free learning environment and be a calm and creative outlet where my students can express their thoughts and feelings through their writing and art.

Ms. Okamura Victoria Avenue 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 Ms. Okamura

South Gate, 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 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
uni-ball uni JETSTREAM Ballpoint Pen, 1.0 mm, Blue, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $23.69 1 $23.69
ZSCM Duo Tip Brush Coloring Pens,60 Colors Art Markers,Fine Brush Tip Pen for Adults Coloring Book Journals Planner Writing Drawing Note Taking, Include Brush Lettering Calligraphy • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
SAKURA Pen-Touch Paint Markers - Permanent Marker Pen - Assorted Colors - Fine Tip Size - 7 Pack • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Uni-Ball Vision Rollerball Pens, Black Pens Pack of 12 - 0.7mm Fine Point Medium Black Ink - Teacher Pen, Japanese Pens, Smooth Writing Pens, Journaling Pens, School & Office Supplies • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
Zebra Pen Journaling Set, Includes 7 Mildliner Highlighters and 7 Sarasa Clip Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Assorted Colors, 14 Pack • Amazon Business $14.05 1 $14.05
50 Pack Pencil Erasers Animal Erasers for Kids Puzzle Erasers 3D Mini Erasers Food Vegetable Sport Fruit Take Apart Eraser Classroom Rewards Game Prizes Treasure Box Party Favors for Kid Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $8.46 1 $8.46

Materials cost

$104.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.37

Sales tax

 $9.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.20

Total project goal

$174.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $174.66

3 Donors

-$70.00

Donations toward project cost

-$70.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $82.31

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