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Ms. Sylva from Makawao, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Learners: Tools for Growth and Success

Help me give my students essential reading and math skills, stay organized, and create a vibrant learning environment with these fundamental classroom supplies.

  • 2 donors
  • $736 goal

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My Project

My students are a vibrant, resilient, and wonderfully curious group. They arrive each day eager to learn, bringing diverse strengths and a shared enthusiasm that fills our classroom. What makes them truly special is their ability to support each other, creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. I believe in providing them with the tools they need to unlock their full potential.

This project focuses on equipping my students with essential resources that will directly impact their academic growth.

Reading Phones will enhance phonemic awareness, while the Post-it Easel Pad and Bulletin Board Paper/Border will transform our walls into interactive learning spaces, fostering collaboration and visual engagement. Pencil Boxes, 3-Ring Pencil Pouches, and a Card Holder Case will promote organization, maximizing learning time. Plastic Folders and Construction Paper will support hands-on, project-based learning, allowing students to express their creativity. Magnet Tape and a White Border Bulletin Board will create versatile display areas for lessons and student work. Skinny Expo Pens will facilitate clear whiteboard instruction, and the Reading and Math Splash Fluency Game will make learning fun and engaging. Essential supplies like Paperclips, a Stapler, and Gel Pens will support daily classroom activities.

My goals are to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, create an organized and stimulating environment, foster collaboration, and empower students to become independent learners. By providing these resources, I aim to ignite a lifelong love of learning and equip my students with the tools they need to succeed.

Ms. Sylva Makawao Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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Makawao, HI 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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Packs Plastic Pencil Box Stackable Pencil Case Bulk Crayon Box with Snap Tight Lid Colorful Plastic Brush Painting Storage Organizer for School Office Home Supplies • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
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 $68.93 1 $68.93
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Rustic Wood - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $18.97 3 $56.91
Lakeshore Splash! Reading Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Splash! Math Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Zubebe Magnet Tape Roll (0.75 Inch Wide x 26 Feet Long) Magnetic Tape Dispenser Adhesive Magnetic Tape Flexible with Adhesive Backing and Tape Dispenser for DIY Board Home Office(3 Pcs) • Amazon Business $18.95 2 $37.90
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $30.68 1 $30.68
White Bulletin Board Border Scalloped Border Trim for Classroom 52ft • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Better Office Products Black Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Black • Amazon Business $22.53 1 $22.53
Mimorou 28 Pcs 3 Ring Pencil Pouch Bulk Operation Christmas Items 7 Colored 2 Styles Pencil Pouches Binder Mesh and Clear Window Zipper Pencil Case for Christmas Chairty • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Pilot, FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Pack of 15, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $21.83 1 $21.83
APACALI 24PCS Playing Card Case Clear Plastic Gaming Game Card Holder Organizer, Snaps Closed Clear Card Box Small Hard Plastic Card Storage Box, Empty Trading Card Storage Box 3.8x2.7x0.82 Inch • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Assorted, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.84 6 $17.04
86001 • Amazon Business $7.65 2 $15.30
Stapler, Office Stapler, Stapler for Desk Portable Durable Staplers Office Supplies (White) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Medium Paper Clips,Paper Clip Medium Size,700 Pcs Clips Office Supplies for Paperwork Ideal for Home, School and Teacher Supplies. • Amazon Business $6.38 1 $6.38
Jumbo Paper Clips,Large Paper Clips,320 Pcs Paper Clip Large for Paperwork Ideal for Home, School and Office Supplies. • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$534.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.38

Sales tax

 $23.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.28

Total project goal

$735.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $735.19

1 Donor

-$367.60

Donations toward project cost

-$312.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.14

match offer

-$367.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$312.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.14

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