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Mrs. Gauci from East Palo Alto, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kleenex, Lysol, Dry-Erase Board and Markers

Help me give my students Kleenex and Lysol to keep them healthy and dry erases markers for our never-ending writing and math lessons.

  • $592 goal

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Mrs. Gauci has another project! Donate to The Human Body to help her classroom.

$474 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My students are energetic kids eager to learn. Over 90% of our students come from low-income households. A large percentage of our families meet the definition of homeless, living in garages or multiple families in one residence. My kids' parents are struggling to pay rent and get food on the table. And yet, our children still want to create, read, write, and learn!

My students worry about coming to school and staying safe; and yet, they still come to school to explore, learn and grow.

I am working to meet my students' needs emotionally, as well as academically, during this pandemic. I want them to be safe and stay healthy as they work hard to learn to read, learn to use technology, and at the same time, learn language arts, math, science, and social studies.

My Project

Who knew that kids would need so much Kleenex tissue? A kindergarten teacher does.

Kleenex and Lysol will keep my students healthy throughout the school year and dry-erase markers are always needed for writing in our classroom.

When I started at my new school, I asked for Kleenex boxes to put around the room. I got a strange look... and a box of facial tissues. That one box of tissue did not last long. In a kindergarten classroom, little ones are constantly touching their noses. Kleenex is a must-have item all around the room.

Lysol will help me to sanitize the room and the materials that my students touch often as a community. The routine is: Spray. Wait ten minutes. Flip and spray again. Wait another ten minutes. Then, switch or put away the materials. We need to keep our materials germ-free.

Additionally, we write on white boards and writing boards constantly. This white board is mobile and will move around the room as needed. White boards are "non-threatening" for children. My students take chances to write letters and spell words. They can easily erase a mistake. I love to provide that opportunity for my students. But, like all markers, dry-erase markers dry out. We need an ample supply to help my students continue to take risks and learn to spell, draw, add and subtract. These markers are fun colors which make the kids want to write more. Thank you for helping me keep my students safe and keep them writing.

Mrs. Gauci Costano School & 49Ers Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Mrs. Gauci

East Palo Alto, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DexBoard Magnetic Mobile Whiteboard/Height Adjustable Dry Erase Board Easel on Rolling Stand, 40 X 28 Inch, w/ Flipchart Easel Pad, Magnets, Markers & Eraser, Black • Amazon Business $128.50 1 $128.50
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue Cube for Business (21270), Upright Face Tissue Box, 36 Boxes/Case, 95 Tissues/Box, 3,420 Tissues/Case • Amazon Business $45.88 2 $91.76
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $24.69 3 $74.07
Lysol - 19200741866 Disinfectant Spray, Crisp Linen, 150oz (12X12.5oz) • Amazon Business $59.88 1 $59.88
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $25.40 2 $50.80
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 80ct (Pack of 4), Tested & Proven to Kill COVID-19* Virus, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $11.27 2 $22.54

Materials cost

$427.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.78

Total project goal

$591.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $591.86

3 Donors

-$395.93

Donations toward project cost

-$336.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.39

match offer

-$195.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.39

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