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Ms. Cushing from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just the Basics, Please!

Help me give my students basic supplies such as markers, pens, and paper.

  • $478 goal

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Ms. Cushing has another project! Donate to Art Materials Enhance Chemistry Learning to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $344.
2X

My Students

I teach a diverse group of artistic students at a Title I visual and performing arts school in downtown Los Angeles. Students come from all over the city to our public high school to receive a top notch education in both academics and their chosen art form (music, dance, visual arts or theater) and go on to study at some of the top academic colleges and art schools across the country.

I am always looking for ways to motivate my students in my classroom with innovative and exciting learning opportunities.

My Project

I am super excited to get classroom basics for my classroom. These classroom materials including markers, paper, index cards and other writing materials will be so valuable to provide access for all of my students to be able to excel in my classroom.

Differentiation is a valuable tool in customizing my instruction to meet all of my students' needs, and these materials will allow me to do just that!

With these materials, students can practice highlighting key portions of a text, develop a presentation to present their lab findings, or demonstrate their knowledge quickly with an index card exit ticket. I really appreciate your support of my students!

Ms. Cushing Cortines School - Vpa Grades 9-12

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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Astrobrights Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21004) • Staples Advantage $13.70 4 $54.80
Sharpie FLIP CHART Water Based Markers, Bullet Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (22478) • Staples Advantage $5.77 9 $51.93
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Printer Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples Advantage $40.73 1 $40.73
Staples Blank 3" x 5" Index Cards, White, 500/Pack (51010) • Staples Advantage $6.99 5 $34.95
Trend Gold Sparkle Stars superShapes Stickers, Gold, 400 / Pack • Staples Advantage $2.49 10 $24.90
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., 30/Pack (E556) • Staples Advantage $11.58 2 $23.16
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 225 Wipes (30208) • Staples Advantage $14.65 1 $14.65
TRU RED Retractable Quick Dry Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black, Dozen (TR54498) • Staples Advantage $12.99 1 $12.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Red, Dozen (30002) • Staples Advantage $12.39 1 $12.39
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Staples Advantage $10.92 1 $10.92
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, 12/Pack (80699) • Staples Advantage $10.84 1 $10.84
Staples Hype Tank Highlighters, Chisel, Yellow, Dozen (29203) • Staples Advantage $2.67 4 $10.68
Staples Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (10434-CC/22749) • Staples Advantage $10.19 1 $10.19
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Blue, 12/Pack (30003) • Staples Advantage $8.60 1 $8.60
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Staples Advantage $7.92 1 $7.92
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples Advantage $5.00 1 $5.00
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE) • Staples Advantage $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$339.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.62

Total project goal

$477.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.44

3 Donors

-$236.00

Donations toward project cost

-$206.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.40

match offer

-$234.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$199.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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