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Mr. Kangas from Granada Hills, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive Notebook Supplies for Curious Minds

Help me give my students science notebook materials to record notes, observations, drawings and reflections.

  • $307 goal

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My Project

My project aims to collect materials and supplies to help student scientists record their observations, ideas, drawings, and other illustrations, such as charts, tables, models, and graphs, along with their questions, ideas, and reflections in a science notebook.

Studies find that writing by hand helps you process information better, remember more, and think faster compared to typing.

Interactive notebooks help students to take ownership of their thinking and understanding. It keeps them organized with journal entries, assignments, and notes. It also provides structure for students and for the teacher. Students can benefit from learning to keep organized as this skill will be used throughout their schooling year. Please support my efforts to get students off their screens and to write more by hand. Your support will help students be more prepared for the coming years.

Mr. Kangas George K Porter Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Granada Hills, 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

50 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Magic Tape, Invisible, 3/4 in x 1000 in, 12 Tape Rolls, Clear, Refill, Home Office and Back to School Classroom Supplies • Quill.com $26.09 2 $52.18
Staples 1 Subject Notebook 8 x 10-1/2 College Ruled 48/Pack (27498CT) • Staples $40.62 1 $40.62
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., Bright White, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (51928) • Quill.com $39.59 1 $39.59
Staples Teacher Pack 5 Kids Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Scissors Straight Handle Right and Left Handed 24/Pack (TR55059) • Staples $20.51 1 $20.51
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $9.71 2 $19.42
Amazon Basics Office Desk Tape Dispenser - 3-Pack • Amazon Business $7.73 2 $15.46
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE) • Quill.com $8.54 1 $8.54
Mr. Pen- White Pencil Top Erasers, 120 pc, Eraser Tops, Eraser Caps for Pencils, Erasers for Pencils Tops, Cap Erasers, Pencil Cap Erasers, Pencil Head Erasers, White Eraser Caps, Pencil Erasers White • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen Medium Point Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $5.31 1 $5.31

Materials cost

$208.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.00

Total project goal

$306.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $306.68

4 Donors

-$139.00

Donations toward project cost

-$138.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$144.04

Match offers toward project cost

-$122.43

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.65

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 $0.00

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