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Mrs. Shinshiro from Hilo, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds With Essential School Supplies

Help me give my students basic school supplies: markers, scotch tape, scissors, pencils and whole punches.

  • $500 goal

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Mrs. Shinshiro has another project! Donate to Print with Purpose: A Sustainable Start to Smarter Learning to help her classroom.

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My Project

Every child deserves access to quality education and the necessary tools to succeed. As they prepare for the next school year, many of our students lack basic school supplies crucial for their learning journey.

We aim to give our students the essential tools to excel in the classroom.

With your help, we strive to supply our classrooms with the following items: markers, Sharpies, Scotch tape, scissors, pencils, and hole punches. I also request a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to supplement our curriculum and purchase engaging activities to enrich my lessons.

With these basic yet essential resources, our students will be better equipped to engage in meaningful learning experiences and reach their full potential.

Mrs. Shinshiro Waiakea 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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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

135 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Shuttle Art 144 Pack Permanent Markers, Permanent Marker Assorted Colors, 12 Bright Colors Fine Point Permanent Markers For Kids and Adult Coloring on Wood, Stone, Glass as Office, School Supplies • Amazon Business $46.98 1 $46.98
Crayola 588106 Washable Super Tips Markers, Assorted, 20/Set • Amazon Business $6.38 5 $31.90
Scotch Transparent Tape, 3/4 in x 1000 in, 24 Boxes (600K24) • Amazon Business $30.64 1 $30.64
We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomp- Scallop Cut • Amazon Business $22.07 1 $22.07
Swingline Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, Optima 40, Jam Free, Reduced Effort, Soft Grip, Metal, Orange and Gray (87845) • Amazon Business $18.70 1 $18.70
Officemate 96690 Recycled 2-in-1 Heavy Duty Tape Dispenser, 1-Inch and 3-Inch Cores, Black • Amazon Business $18.65 1 $18.65
White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22-Ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
Crop-A-Dile Carrying Case by We R Memory Keepers | Includes heavy-duty-plastic carrying case with teal handle, and 100 eyelets in assorted colors • Amazon Business $16.30 1 $16.30
Crayola Clicks Retractable Tip Markers (10ct), Washable Art Marker Set, Coloring Markers for Kids, Gift for Girls & Boys, 3+ • Amazon Business $11.27 1 $11.27
Amazon Basics Presharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
Mr. Sketch 2054594 Scented Watercolor Marker, Broad Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22/Pack • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Sharpie King Size Permanent Marker Large Chisel Tip, Great for Poster Boards, Assorted, 4 Count • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
Scissors Set of 6-Pack, 8" Scissors All Purpose Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Craft Sewing Fabric Supplies, High/Middle School Student Teacher Scissor, Right/Left Hand • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
General Tools Revolving Punch Pliers 73 - 6 Multi-Hole Sizes For Leather, Rubber, & Plastic - Hobbies & Crafts • Amazon Business $8.05 1 $8.05
AmazonBasics Tape Dispenser | 3-Pack • Amazon Business $7.73 1 $7.73
Swingline Staples, S.F. 4, Premium Staples for Desktop Staplers, 1/4" Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box (35450) • Amazon Business $1.43 2 $2.86

Materials cost

$372.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.93

Total project goal

$499.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $499.55

1 Donor

-$249.77

Donations toward project cost

-$212.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.46

match offer

-$249.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.47

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