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Ms. Asnicar from El Cajon, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Minds, Sharp Pencils: Empower Our 5th Grade Classroom!

Help me give my students a classroom rug and essential classroom supplies to support your 5th-grade students with items like paper, pencils, pens, and scissors will ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

  • 2 donors
  • $2,086 still needed

expires Jul 16

  • 2 donors
  • $2,086 still needed
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My Project

I absolutely love my 5th-grade students—they are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn despite the challenges they face. Many come to school without the basic supplies they need, but that never stops them from trying their best. They inspire me daily with their resilience and determination!

The supplies in this project—pencils, paper, pens, scissors, and lights—will make a huge difference in our classroom.

Pencils and paper will ensure that every student can fully participate in lessons without worrying about not having materials. Pens will help with editing and revising their writing, while scissors will allow them to engage in hands-on activities that bring learning to life. The lights and the classroom rug will create a warm and welcoming environment, making our classroom feel like a place where they belong and are encouraged to thrive.

My goal for this project is to eliminate the stress of lacking basic supplies and instead provide a fully stocked classroom where students can focus on learning, growing, and expressing their creativity. My students are special because, despite the obstacles they face, they come to school ready to learn and support one another. With your help, we can ensure that every child has what they need to succeed!

Ms. Asnicar W.D. Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Pink Checkerboard Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Pink • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Safco Vertical Literature Organizer, 11 Compartments, Office and Classroom Mailbox with Adjustable Shelves, Wood Paper and Mail Sorter, Modern Gray • Amazon Business $43.31 3 $129.93
Office Chair Computer High Back Adjustable Ergonomic Desk Chair Executive PU Leather Swivel Task Chair with Armrests Lumbar Support (White) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Color Will Vary (05510) • Amazon Business $29.70 3 $89.10
Amazon Basics Colorful, Sturdy, Lightweight Plastic Clipboards, Pack of 6, Letter Size, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $12.14 6 $72.84
KKBESTPACK Half Sheet Shipping Labels for Laser and Inkjet Printers – 2 Per Page Self Adhesive Mailing Labels for Packages – White 8.5 x 5.5 Postage Labels for Shipping Boxes (1000 Labels) (KK2LP) • Amazon Business $54.44 1 $54.44
bagmad 100Pcs Pack 8x4.75x10 inch Medium White Kraft Paper Bags with Handles Bulk, Gift Bags, Craft Grocery Shopping Retail Birthday Party Favors Wedding Sacks Restaurant Takeout, Business (100) • Amazon Business $26.59 2 $53.18
SUNEE 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs (25 Pack, Black), Paper Folders with 2 Pockets and 3 Prongs Fit Letter Size Paper, Folders with Prongs for School Office Home Business • Amazon Business $15.19 3 $45.57
VELCRO Brand Large 1 Inch Dots with Adhesive | 100pk Circles | Stick On Round Hook and Loop Tape | Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves | Office Organization Essentials | White • Amazon Business $13.02 3 $39.06
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $12.93 3 $38.79
Brightever LED Outdoor String Lights 100FT Patio Lights with 52 Shatterproof ST38 Vintage Edison Bulbs, Outside Hanging Lights Waterproof for Porch, Deck, Garden, Backyard, Balcony, 2700K Dimmable • Amazon Business $37.65 1 $37.65
Nursery Book Shelves, 4-Pack White Floating Shelves for Wall Kids, Scalloped Shelves, Wall Book Shelves for Bedroom Kids, Toddler Room, Baby Room, Nursery Decor • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $17.54 2 $35.08
Citylife 1.3 QT 10 Pack Small Storage Bins Plastic Storage Container Stackable Box with Lids for Organizing, Clear White • Amazon Business $34.67 1 $34.67
IRIS USA 6 Pack 5.4 Qt. Storage Bin with Buckled-Up Lids and Handle, Stackable and Portable, for Organizing Stationery, Art and Craft Supplies, Toys, Health, Beauty, Household Supplies, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
JOWHOL Pink Globe for Kids Learning Illuminated Globes of the World with Stand & Animals Illustrations Earth World Globe Night Light for Girls Room Decor Classroom Educational Tool Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
DALTACK Desk Organizers Magazine Binder Folder Holder with 5 Vertical Compartments File Organizer for Office Home School Organization, Metal Mesh, Black • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
ONEDONE Punch Cards (Pack of 200) Reward Punch Cards for Classroom Behavior Incentive Awards for Kids Students Teachers Home Classroom School Business Loyalty Gift Card - 3.5" x 2" • Amazon Business $9.89 3 $29.67
Stockroom Plus 4 Pack White Stackable Paper Trays for Letter Documents, Desktop File Organizers for Office Supplies, Stackable Desk Tray Holder for Paper Storage (10 x 13.45 x 2.5 in) • Amazon Business $26.18 1 $26.18
JUJIAJIA 6 Quart Clear Storage Latch Box/Bins, 6-Pack Plastic Container with Latches and Lid • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener with Pencil Saver, SafeStart Motor, Small Pencil Sharpener Perfect for Teacher and Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $12.71 2 $25.42
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90621) • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
KTRIO 500 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protector for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Sheets Document Sleeve Letter Size, Office & Home • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.11 2 $24.22
Avery Easy Peel Printable Address Labels with Sure Feed, 1" x 2-5/8" Customizable Stickers, White, 3,000 Blank Mailing Labels, Great for Mailing, Shipping, and More (5160) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.07 3 $21.21
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb./176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91780) • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Samsill Plant-Based 1.5 Inch Durable D-Ring, Made in USA, View Binder, Eco-Friendly, USDA Certified Biobased, 4 Pack, Boho Assortment • Amazon Business $20.43 1 $20.43
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point 0.7 Millimeter Marker Pens, Back to School Supplies for Teachers & Students, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $9.17 2 $18.34
ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painters Tape, 1 Inch Wide (0.94 In. x 60 Yds), 4 Rolls, Blue Paint Tape Protects Surfaces and Removes Easily, Masking Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use (2090-24VR4-A) • Amazon Business $17.57 1 $17.57
Post-it Super Sticky Lined Notes, 5 Sticky Note Pads, 4x6 in, 2X The Sticking Power, School Supplies, Office Products, Sticky Notes for Vertical Surfaces, Monitors, Walls and Windows, Bright Colors • Amazon Business $8.65 2 $17.30
Clorox Wood Clothespins with Spring - Value Pack of 50 Clips, Rust Resistant with Heavy-Duty Coil for Line Drying Laundry, Chip Bags, and Crafts • Amazon Business $5.68 3 $17.04
GIAUMA Pink Yarn Tassel Garland Boho Pastel Preppy Bunting Banner Wall Hanging Tassels for Nursery Kids Bedroom Dorm Room Baby Shower Birthday Classroom Office Party Wedding Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
EXPO White Board Care Dry Erase Wipes, 8-Inches x 5.5-Inches, 50 Count • Amazon Business $7.18 2 $14.36
300 Pcs Colored Ruled Index Cards with 6 Rings Neon Color Study Flash Cards Single Hole Punched Lined Flashcards Studying Notecards One Side for School Supplies(Fresh Color, 3 x 5 In) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Amazon Basics 3 Ring Binders, 2 Inch, 4 Pack, D-Ring Organizer for School, Home Office, White • Amazon Business $13.96 1 $13.96
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Erasers Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
3 Pack - USA & World Map for Kids + Solar System Poster Set (LAMINATED, 18" X 24") • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
BIC(R) Wite-Out(R) Correction Tape, 471 3/5in., Pack Of 10, BICWOTAP10 • Amazon Business $11.02 1 $11.02
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispenser, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed (810K6C38) • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Drawing Pens, Gel Ink Pens For Journaling, Writing Pens, Coloring Pens, Medium Point Pens (0.7Mm), Black Barrel, Black Gel Ink, 12 Count • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Assorted Bright Colors, 3x3 in, 15 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad, 2X The Sticking Power, Recyclable, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $10.27 1 $10.27
3-Pack 8" Heavy Duty Scissors with Ultra Sharp Blades and Comfort Grip Handles - For Office, Home, School, Sewing, and Crafts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
MDPrints First And Last Day of School Board, 8" Round Wooden 2 Layers Double Sided, Back to School First Day of School Board for Kids, Last Day of Preschool Kindergarten Reusable Signs (School 867) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 1 Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $9.44 1 $9.44
Avery Printable Shipping Labels with Sure Feed, 3-1/3" x 4", White, 150 Blank Mailing Labels (5264) • Amazon Business $8.77 1 $8.77
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks, 30lbs+ Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks Cruise for Hanging, Super Strong Magnet Hooks for Cruise Cabin, Refrigerator, Classroom, Magnetic Metal Hooks for Grill (Sliver, Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$1,747.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$159.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,963.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$346.51

Total project goal

$2,310.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,310.04

1 Donor

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$127.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$2,085.04

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