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Ms. Escalera from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic School Supplies Aren’t Basic!

Help me give my students essential supplies like pencils, erasers, glue sticks, poster paper that supports their learning!

  • $364 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Basic school supplies are essential in the classroom. Pencils shouldn’t stop a child from completing their work, yet it happens all the time. I added a 500 bulk pencil box (pre-sharpened to save us all) Erasers are also a huge problem and let’s face it the pencil eraser is too small and usually does not last. Graphing poster paper is essential in the classroom especially for 5th graders where they’ll be graphing and completing group work.

Basic school supplies are essential in the classroom.

I have also added things like whiteboard markers that both teacher and students often use for group work, paper cutter that will be extremely useful in the classroom to save us all time!

Ms. Escalera 49th Street 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. Escalera

Los Angeles, 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 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559 VAD 4PK) • Amazon Business $66.90 1 $66.90
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312) • Amazon Business $27.69 1 $27.69
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $22.80 1 $22.80
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $21.43 1 $21.43
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, White Shiplap - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $18.97 1 $18.97
Roylco Inc. - Roylco Design Craft Paper Antique Paper 8.5x11 32/sheets • Teachers' School Supply $12.49 1 $12.49
Paper Mate Arrowhead Cap Erasers Pink 144/Box (73015) • Staples $8.80 1 $8.80
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $8.44 1 $8.44

Materials cost

$248.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.27

Sales tax

 $22.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.48

Total project goal

$363.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $363.21

6 Donors

-$180.14

Donations toward project cost

-$155.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.52

match offer

-$180.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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