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Ms. Mary Olson from Milwaukee, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Great Start!

Help me give my students a welcoming environment created by the teacher with these materials.

  • 6 donors
  • $447 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

What I love best about my students is how eager they are to learn! Not knowing my incoming students for next year yet, I have requested materials (binders, name tags, birthday poster, and markers) to start our year off right.

I am blessed to have an incredible class of incoming 3rd graders each year.

They are happy to be in school because they know they are in a fun, safe place to learn.

Although much of what I am requesting is teacher-based, all these materials are used to create a welcoming classroom environment for my new class of 3rd graders as well as beginning organization.

Ms. Mary Olson Vieau School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Mary Olson

Milwaukee, WI 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 4 $99.00
Lakeshore Write & Wipe Thin-Line Dry Erase Markers – Class Pack of White Board Markers in Bulk • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 2 $55.98
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
C-Line Sticker Name Tags/Labels, White with Green Border, 100/Box (92263) • Quill.com $7.85 4 $31.40
Astrobrights Premium Color Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Sprinkle Assortment, 500 Sheets, Black • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Cool, Pack of 500, Teal • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
Pastel Colored Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Assorted Colors, 400/Pack (14804) • Quill.com $21.82 1 $21.82
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Eco Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
FaCraft Spanish Birthday Chart - Happy Birthday Poster, Reusable Classroom Chart, Laminated, Bulletin Board Decorations, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98

Materials cost

$336.15

Vendor shipping charges

$8.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$379.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.92

Total project goal

$446.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$446.11

4 Donors

-$290.56

Donations toward project cost

-$246.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.58

match offer

-$155.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.33

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$0.00

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