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

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Going on 5th Grade Safari!

Help me give my students highlighters, notebooks, erasers, sharpeners and classroom decor to make for a vibrant, happy place to grow and learn!

  • $480 goal

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My Project

As the new school year quickly approaches, i want to begin to ready a fabulous learning environment for my returning students. Being granted permission to keep the students that I had the previous school year, it's time to create a learning environment different from last year both physically and academically. Our supplies were depleted over the last year and we are in need of many of the basics. For daily learning we are in need of notebooks, pencils, pens, sharpeners, and highlighters. At this new grade level, students are required to delve into annotating materials so having the supplies to code and annotate in different colors is extremely important, especially to those whole have different learning abilities. The magnetic fraction pieces will allow students a hands on experience while manipulating and explaining their mathematical thinking.

In addition, with so many hours of the day spent in the classroom, I find it vital to make the environment warm and welcoming.

My students come from a variety of backgrounds, most coming from extreme poverty so they enjoy the warm, welcoming environment in our classroom. I have chosen the safari theme as the animals are comforting to the students and the vibrant, warm colors keep the students awake and engaged. I enjoy using essential oils in the classroom since they seem to keep the students alert and the classroom smelling fresh and inviting.

Thank you for considering donating to my project. My students are truly an exceptional group. Despite a tremendous amount of challenges both academically and socially., they always strive to do their best and make me proud. I feel extremely blessed to get another year with them and am so excited to see all that they can and will accomplish!

Mrs. Timsit Hazeltine 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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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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Themed Calendar Mini Accents • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 84-Count • Amazon Business $18.98 2 $37.96
Oxford Spiral Notebook 12 Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, Color Assortment May Vary, 70 Sheets (65205) • Amazon Business $15.64 2 $31.28
Fadeless Bulletin Board Paper, Fade-Resistant Paper for Classroom Decor, 48” x 50’, Sunset Gold, 1 Roll • Amazon Business $26.97 1 $26.97
Raymond Geddes Ice Cream Shoppe Scented Erasers For Kids & Sharpener (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $25.62 1 $25.62
Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room 400ml,Essential Oil Diffuser for Home with R/C,Cool Mist Humidifiers for Bedroom,7 Colors Changed & 3 Mist Mode Waterless Auto Off for Office Meditation Decor • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
DONGKE Compatible with MacBook Air 13 inch Case 2021 2020 2019 2018 Release A2337 M1 A2179 A1932 with Retina Display & Touch ID, Plastic Hard Shell & Keyboard Cover - Composition Book • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
Yovkky Cheetah Leopard Wall Decals Stickers, Safari Jaguar Trunk Palm Leaves Home Bedroom Decor, Wild Jungle African Animal Tropical Flower Living Room Kitchen Decorations Art • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Trainers Warehouse Mini Erasers for Whiteboard Dry-Erase, Set of 30 erasers, 2.5" Long, for Classroom and Office | Fits in Small Hands | Whiteboard & Melamine Surfaces • Amazon Business $14.03 1 $14.03
Learning Resources Soft Foam Magnetic Rainbow Fraction Tiles, Set of 51 (LER0611) • Quill.com $13.13 1 $13.13
Mr. Pen- Electric Pencil Sharpener, Electric Sharpener Pencil, Electric Pencil Sharpener for Kids, Automatic Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
ROFARSO Lifelike Cute Lovely Giraffe Animal Wall Stickers Removable Wall Decals Peel and Stick Wall Art Decorations Home Decor for Kid Nursery Baby Bedroom Living Room Playing Room Murals • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
60 Pieces 59 Feet Bulletin Board Borders Chalkboard Dotted Swirl Bulletin Board Paper Teachers Chalk It Up Calendar Trimmer Border for Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Fruity Fragrance Oil for Candle & Soap Making, Holamay Premium Essential Oils 5ml x 10 - Coconut, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Summer Aromatherapy Diffuser Oils Set • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Animal Prints Bulletin Board Border Safari Animal Border Trim for Classroom 59ft • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
48 Sheet Make A Safari Animal Sticker Make Your Own Safari Animal Zoo Safari Themed Fun Stickers Safari Party Favors for Animal Party Favors, Rewards, Art Craft with 8 Designs • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Lakeshore Lesson Plan Book - Apple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
eboboin Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty,Reusable Strong Sticky Wall Tape Strips Transparent Tape Poster Carpet Tape for Paste Items,Household (9.85FT) • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Superun Black Zip Ties 4 Inch, 18 Lbs Tensile Strength Wire Ties (Industrial Grade Cable Ties) Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Red Ink, Dozen (GSM11RD) • Quill.com $2.51 2 $5.02

Materials cost

$338.75

Vendor shipping charges

$2.40

Sales tax

$31.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.86

Total project goal

$479.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$479.09

2 Donors

-$479.09

Donations toward project cost

-$407.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.86

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