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Mrs. Bolaños from Ann Arbor, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School - Beyond the Basics

Help me give my students basics to start our year! Interactive and collaborative work are engaging and research-based practices. Our work needs materials to support it. Chart paper, dry erase, markers, clipboards, and pencils are just the beginning.

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My Project

Collaborative learning means we need to think big and learn big. Chart paper and markers allow students to make their thinking visible. Scissors need to fit bigger hands. Interactive learning puts student interests and strengths first as we create and explore.

These materials are just the beginning!

Well stocked and organized make a classroom more predictable and easier to navigate. Dependable brands and appropriate sizes let students know, we've made a classroom that is just the right fit for them. All of these practices and materials set up students for success right away.

Mrs. Bolaños Mitchell 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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Ann Arbor, MI 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

60 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fiskars Student Scissors, Scissors for School, SoftGrip 7 Inch, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $10.97 9 $98.73
Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 2054594, 22 Assorted Scented Markers • Amazon Business $14.19 6 $85.14
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559-4) • Amazon Business $67.28 1 $67.28
Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System, 9 inch (TL906) • Amazon Business $51.04 1 $51.04
Clipboards, PANDRI 26 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, Standard A4 Letter Size, Classroom Supplies, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Case of 72, Black • Amazon Business $24.82 1 $24.82
Marietta Magnetics - Laser Printable 8.5" x 11" Magnetic Paper, 10 (ten) mil -10pk • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7g, 60 Count • Amazon Business $19.61 1 $19.61
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Mini Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (2 x 2 Inch) Green • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
DLOnline 30 Pack 1.2'' White Office Supplies Magnets,Round Refrigerator Magnets,Whiteboards, Lockers, or Fridge Magnets • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
35 PCS Flexible Soft Pencil Magic Bend Pencils with Eraser For Kids Students Gift - Great Fun To Play With • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Avery Easy Peel Printable Address Labels with Sure Feed, 1" x 2-5/8", White, 750 Blank Mailing Labels (08160) • Amazon Business $7.51 1 $7.51
Mr. Pen Pencil Top Erasers, Cap Erasers, 120 Pack • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94

Materials cost

$485.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$522.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.20

Total project goal

$614.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $614.68

7 Donors

-$409.01

Donations toward project cost

-$348.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.35

match offer

-$204.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$173.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

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