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

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Basic Supplies for All

Help me give my students mechanical pencils and pencil lead to start off the school year.

  • $244 goal

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My Students

My students attend a high-performing school, which is located in a lower-socioeconomic area, and are very proud of the National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School awards we've received. Our school is ethnically diverse with students speaking a variety of languages such as English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, and Russian.

My students are leaders in making and interested in creating a difference in the world!

They are a part of a tight-knit community that supports education. They always strive to do their best and deserve the best!

My Project

We're requesting help in funding some basic student supplies to start off the school year. My students prefer using mechanical pencils and these items are usually not available through the school district. The cost to replenish pencil led and sometimes a new pencil can be costly. We're also looking for some simple borders to decorate the classroom with as this particular color we're looking for isn't always available in the stores.

The materials we are requesting can also be used at home in the event that we have to shut down schools again.

The students will keep these with them and will be able to transport them to and from school should that need arise. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Ms. Kobayashi Solano 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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Los Angeles, CA 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Refills, 0.5 mm Fine, HB, 180 Pieces of Lead (C25BPHB6) $11.87 4 $47.48
Pentel Quick Click Mechanical Pencil, (0.7mm) Med Line, Canister, Assorted Colors (A/D/N/P/S/V), 36-PK (PD217PC36M) $40.66 1 $40.66
Pentel Quick Click Mechanical Pencil, (0.5mm) Fine Line, Canister, Assorted Colors (A/B/C/N/V), 36-PK (PD215PC36M) $40.41 1 $40.41
Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead Refill, 0.7mm Medium, 2B, 144 Pieces of Lead (50-2B),Gray $10.79 2 $21.58
Carson Dellosa Scalloped Bulletin Board Border—Navy Blue Rolled Border for Bulletin Boards, Desks, Locker Displays, Homeschool or Classroom Decor (2.25" x 36') $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$160.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.56

Total project goal

$243.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $243.72

2 Donors

-$116.12

Donations toward project cost

-$108.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.67

match offer

-$116.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$98.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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