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Mrs. Mayerske from Olathe, KS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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FUNdamental Tools for Literacy

Help me give my students notebooks and writing supplies that will provide a place to apply and practice their phonics learning and improve their writing fluency.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mayerske's classroom raised $661

This project is fully funded

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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

Help our readers get off to the WRITE start! Writing is an essential component in learning to read and reading to learn. These materials will motivate and guide students as they focus on letter formation, spacing, and becoming fluent in their writing.

Students will love having their own notebooks and will be motivated to improve their writing fluency.

The composition notebooks and writing tools will be used during our reading groups when students practice targeted skills. The lined composition paper will help guide them as they practice correct letter formation and spacing. Ribbon and stickers will be used to personalize notebooks and motivate students. Writing tools and organization materials will help us get off to the right start as well.

This project will support students across all grade levels. Thank you for helping our learners develop their writing fluency, a lifelong literacy skill!

Mrs. Mayerske Westview 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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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

100 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Primary Composition Notebooks, Kids Handwriting & Drawing Story Journal, Pre-K, Grades K-2, 100 Sheets/200 Pages, 9 3/4 x 7 1/2, (63784) (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $15.73 15 $235.95
Sheet Protectors, PANDRI 600 Pack Clear Heavy Duty Plastic Page Protectors Sheet Reinforced 11-Hole Fit for 3 Ring Binder Fits Standard 8.5 x 11 Paper, 9.25 x 11.25 Top Loaded, Acid Free • Amazon Business $27.19 2 $54.38
Standard Pocket Chart Gr K-5 • Teachers' School Supply $23.99 2 $47.98
Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks, Half Size, 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 Inches, Wide Ruled Paper, 80 Sheets, Assorted Primary Covers, 6 Pack (63779) • Amazon Business $7.28 4 $29.12
The Pencil Grip Mini Pencil Grips, Ergonomic Writing Aid for Righties and Lefties, Colorful Pencil Grippers, Assorted Bright Colors, 100 Pack - TPG-175100 • Amazon Business $26.93 1 $26.93
Dixon Ticonderoga? Golf Pencils, No. 2 • Quill.com $18.89 1 $18.89
Dixon Golf Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 144/Box (14998) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
Staples Smooth 2-Pocket Paper Folder, Orange, 25/Box (50756/27535-CC) • Quill.com $13.31 1 $13.31
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE) • Quill.com $9.53 1 $9.53
Supla 16 Colors 400 Yard Fabric Ribbon Silk Satin Roll Satin Ribbon Rolls in 2/5" Wide, 25 Yard/roll,16 Rolls,Satin Ribbon Fabric Ribbon Embellish Ribbon Ribbon for Bows Crafts Gifts Party Wedding • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Benresive 100 Pcs Cute Animal Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Waterproof, Vinyl Laptop Kids Stickers Pack, Kids Classroom Prizes for Elementary Students • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
UMETDO 8PCS Colored Masking Tape - Painters Tape, Rainbow Colors Rolls, Kids Art Supplies, Great for Crafts, Labeling, DIY Decorative, 1/2 Inch Masking Tape- Tiny Size • Amazon Business $6.55 1 $6.55
Amazon Basics Self-Inking Date Stamp, Rectangular, 2.56" x 1.69" x 4.13" • Amazon Business $5.70 1 $5.70
100 Pcs Book Stickers,Reading Stickers,Bookish,Book Stickers for Water Bottles,Bookish Items Stickers,Library Stickers,Book Accessories for Reading Lovers,Vinyl Waterproof Decals for Kids Teens • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$484.69

Vendor shipping charges

$5.28

Sales tax

$34.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$561.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.07

Total project goal

$660.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$660.48

9 Donors

-$328.77

Donations toward project cost

-$281.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$328.78

Match offers toward project cost

-$279.46

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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$0.00

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