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Ms. Davis from La Mesa, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year Teacher Classroom Essentials!

Help me give my students classroom materials so they can expand their creativity.

  • $594 goal

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My Students

Our school is a Title I school with the most diverse population of children in our district. Over 66% of our students qualify to receive free or reduced-price lunch. Not only are the many of our students from other countries, we also have a large population of military families who move to and from a variety of places all over the world.

Our students and their families have had to deal with many hurdles and unforeseen changes during this pandemic.

The students need and crave consistency in their lives, especially during these uncertain times. School is where expectations are consistent and basic needs are met every day. While they come to school to learn, they thrive when they are given the opportunity to utilize a variety of resources to make learning real. Since returning to school, they are happier, more confident, and eager to learn in an engaging environment where they feel safe.

My Project

As a first year teacher, I am building my supply of classroom materials for my classroom. These classroom items will provide an outlet for exploring their creativity. The new storage materials will help make my classroom more organized and and provide functionality for my students.

Since our school has a diverse population of students, it is essential that I provide my students with materials that represent their heritage, like the multicultural crayons and markers.

My students also missed most of their entire first year of in-person Kindergarten due to the pandemic. Some of my students did not attend Kindergarten at all. My students were not able to explore their creativity with their classmates. This project will provide my students the supplies they need to be creative in an inclusive learning environment.

Ms. Davis La Mesa Dale 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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La Mesa, CA 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

29 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco Products Wood Adjustable Literature Organizer, 36 Compartment 9424MO, Medium Oak, Durable Construction, Removable Shelves, Stackable,Light Brown • Amazon Business $109.98 1 $109.98
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Broad Line Markers, Stocking Stuffers, Gifts, 40 Classic Colors • Amazon Business $18.49 5 $92.45
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
Color Swell Bulk Colored Pencil Packs 30 Sets 12 Count Assorted Vibrant Pre-Sharpened Colors 360 Total Perfect for Kids, Teachers and Classrooms • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
36 Set Bulk Watercolor Paint Pack with Quality Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Perfect for Kids Adults Parties Students Classroom by Color Swell • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk Set, Colors of The World, 6 Sets of 24 New Pencil Colors, Stocking Stuffers, Gifts • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Zilpoo 10 Pack – Plastic Shelf Bins, Closet Shelves Organization Trays, Colorful Classroom Pencil, Crayon Caddy, Kids Elementary Supplies Organizer Storage Baskets • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Westcott 5’’ Blunt Scissors For Kids With Anti-Microbial Protection, Assorted, Pack of 12 (14871) • Amazon Business $9.59 2 $19.18
Crayola 918992.048 24 Colours of The World Skin Tone Crayons • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Crayola Washable Multicultural Colors Conical Tip Markers 8 Count - 2 Packs • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Ocean Animals Activity Book For Kids: Coloring, Dot to Dot, Mazes, and More for Ages 4-8 (Fun Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Westcott Right- & Left-Handed Scissors For Kids, 5’’ Blunt Scissors, Assorted, 6 Pack (16454) • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$429.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.09

Total project goal

$593.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.96

1 Donor

-$354.29

Donations toward project cost

-$336.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.71

match offer

-$197.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$168.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.69

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 $0.00

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