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Mrs. Nelson from El Cajon, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Supplies for the New School Year

Help me give my students some basic supplies. We are a few weeks into the school year and already running low on a few things. We would appreciate any help.

  • $189 goal

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Mrs. Nelson has another project! Donate to Help Me End the Year Strong! to help her classroom.

$396 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. Nelson

Mrs. Nelson has another project! Donate to Help Me End the Year Strong! to help her classroom.

$396 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

I want this new school year to be successful, and I need your help. I will use the iPad cover for our school iPads, which I use to assess students on their letters, sounds, and sight words. I will use the bandages for the little cuts students get at recess. We will use the gloves and Mr. Clean bars to keep our desks super clean. The magnetic squares are so helpful with hanging posters on the whiteboard. I will use the visor for some sun protection during P.E. Lastly, I will use the candy for little treats for the students because who doesn't need a little reward?

Many of our families cannot donate supplies to school because they are new to our country and trying to make ends meet.

Thank you so much for considering helping my students. Many of my students are immigrants and refugees. All of the items in this project help ensure my classroom is a welcoming environment. When students feel safe, they are able to learn.

Mrs. Nelson Magnolia Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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El Cajon, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
i-Blason Cosmo Case for iPad 9th/8th/7th Generation, iPad 10.2 (2021/2020/2019), Full-Body Trifold with Built-in Screen Protector Protective Smart Cover with Auto Sleep/Wake & Pencil Holder (Blue) • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Camptrace Sun Visors for Women Wide Brim Beach Hat UPF 50+ Foldable Straw Visor Hat Ponytail Summer Packable Beige • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Magnefic Magnetic Squares, 1 Tape Sheet of 70 Magnetic Squares (Each 20x20x2mm), Magnet on one Side, Self Adhesive on The Other Side. Perfect for Fridge Organisation, Art Project, Vision Board • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Mr Clean Mr. Clean Original Magic Eraser Cleaning Pads, Pack of 6 - Rubber • School Specialty $15.22 1 $15.22
LifeSavers Hard Candy, Original Five Flavors, 50 Oz Bag • Amazon Business $11.17 1 $11.17
Starburst, FaveREDS Fruit Chews Candy Party Size Bag, 50 oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.17 1 $11.17
COOLJOB Small Reusable Rubber Dishwashing Cleaning Gloves for Kitchen Bathroom, Non-Slip Grippy Long Dish Washing Gloves with Flocked Cotton Liner, Flexible Durable & Waterproof, Mint Green, 1 Pair • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive First Aid Bandages for Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Wound Care Featuring Nickelodeon TMNT Characters, Fun Bandages for Kids & Toddlers, Sterile, Assorted Sizes, 20 Ct • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, Disneys Frozen, Assorted Sizes, 20 Count - Packaging may vary • Amazon Business $3.77 1 $3.77

Materials cost

$115.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.52

Sales tax

 $10.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.21

Total project goal

$188.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $188.04

1 Donor

-$94.02

Donations toward project cost

-$79.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.10

match offer

-$94.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.10

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 $0.00

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