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Mrs. Potter from Van Nuys, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing the Early Childhood Experience

My students need a variety of materials to support their learning with a print-rich classroom environment, including card stock, storage, whiteboards, name tags, mini cars, sheet protectors, Velcro and laminating sheets.

  • $490 goal

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My Students

We have a preschool program on my campus in its second year and need ongoing consumable and essential materials to provide a quality classroom experience.

This inclusive preschool program is called ETK/PCC, which stands for Expanded Transitional Kindergarten/Preschool Collaborative Classroom.

It includes eight students with disabilities and sixteen students without disabilities. This is an innovative preschool model where students with special needs learn, play, and grow alongside their typically-developing peers. Research has shown time and time again that these inclusive classrooms are beneficial to both students with and without disabilities, while building a culture of compassion, acceptance, and friendships without boundaries.

We are a Title l school, a term that many may have heard about but may not fully understand. Title l is the nation's oldest and largest federally funded program that provides funds to at-risk students living at or near poverty. Title l aims to bridge the gap between low-income students and others students. While my school has benefitted from Title l funds, many other needs go unmet, and we need additional support.

My Project

Our ETK/PCC program has an ongoing need throughout the school year for "consumables" that are used by students and need to be replaced or replenished including toys/prizes, clear storage containers for materials they frequently use and can easily access (such as art supplies, building blocks, and toys), and laminating supplies to preserve pictures and work samples.

We have a need for many small, consumable items that make a huge difference in the effectiveness of our program.

These items are particularly helpful with classroom management and creating an organized and inviting learning environment.

Specifically, I am asking for Treasure Chest car toys help motivate young learners to learn and follow classroom and school rules. Laminated pouches for color pictures and name tags for environmental words/labels, secured around the classroom with Velcro, will help create a literacy-rich classroom environment. The single-line white boards will help children learn to form lines and letters as they learn to write their names.

Mrs. Potter Erwin 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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Van Nuys, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
XC344 - 11 1/2" x 17 1/2" Pouches • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 2 $89.98
Staples 40 Quart Plastic Locking Lid Container, 6/Case • Staples Advantage $42.54 1 $42.54
TT991 - Lakeshore Safety Name Tags - Set of 20 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Velcro 3/4" x 15' Combo Pack Velcro Tape, Clear • Staples Advantage $34.59 1 $34.59
XC343 - 9" x 11 1/2" Pouches • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Bella Storage Solution 5.5 Quart Plastic Locking Lid Container, 12/Case • Staples Advantage $23.88 1 $23.88
Avery Non-Glare Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, Top Loading, Box of 200 (74401) • Amazon Business $23.01 1 $23.01
FF448X - Single Line Write & Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Greenco Mesh Wastebasket Trash Can, Square, 6 Gallon, Black, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Staples Card Stock Paper, 110 Lbs., White, 8 1/2"H x 11"W, 250 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $6.77 2 $13.54
Glad Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bag - 13 Gallon - 90 Count • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
Toy Cubby Mini Pull Back and Go Fast Racing Car. 24 pcs • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
FF448 - Single Line Write & Wipe Board - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 2 $3.98

Materials cost

$348.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.39

Total project goal

$489.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $489.24

1 Donor

-$415.85

Donations toward project cost

-$415.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$73.39

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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