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Ms. Cataldo from Youngstown, OH is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Science with a Twist!

Help me give my students the supplies they need to learn science with a twist!

  • 17 donors
  • $745 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

My name is Ms. Cataldo and I teach high school Biology. I teach at East High School which is an inner-city high school and have been called the "Black Ms. Frizzle."

I am asking for your support once again to fund my classroom with supplies so they can learn complex topics in Biology with a twist.

I am asking for a wide range of products to help with all the different projects I will have for the rest of the year and the beginning of next year!

Once again, I appreciate all of your support, because of your willingness to donate I have been able to teach Biology and show so much growth concerning state test data.

With Gratitude,

Venus Cataldo

Ms. Cataldo East High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Youngstown, OH 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

130 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $23.18 2 $46.36
Lelix 60 Colors Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point Felt Pens, Assorted Colors Markers Pens For Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner Coloring, Perfect as Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240ct), Must Have Classroom Supplies for Teachers, Bulk Colored Pencils for School, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Phomemo Label Maker Machine, D30 Portable Handheld Bluetooth Mini Label Maker Printer, Multiple Templates for Smartphone Thermal Small Label Maker Rechargeable Easy to Use for Home Office School • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Arts & Crafts Supplies Kits & Materials Set for Kids, Toddler - Carl & Kay • Amazon Business $14.22 2 $28.44
WOWBOX 25 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizer Set, 4 Sizes Desk Drawer Divider Organizers and Storage Bins for Makeup, Jewelry, Gadgets for Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
10000 Pcs Multicolor Pom Poms for Crafts 1 cm Fuzzy Craft Pompoms Balls for Kids Classroom DIY Creative Crafts Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Shears Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Supplies, Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ovveroche 6 Pieces Recordable Answer Buzzers Button Answer Buzzers Game Show Buzzer Recordable Button Classroom Buzzers Perfect for Study Office Home and Pet Buttons Training Toy • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Toidgy 144 Count Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Packs Colored Pencils Bulk 12 Colors, Pre-sharpened Color Pencils for Adults, Bulk School Supplies for Teachers, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack of 1-oz Cans, Includes Sparkle, Confetti & Color Burst, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
EOOUT 32pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, Mesh Bags with Zipper, Zipper Pouch for Organizing, Letter Size, A4 Size, for Office Supplies, Puzzles • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
CHALKY CROWN Bold Chalk Markers - Dry Erase Marker Pens - Liquid Chalk Markers for Chalkboards, Signs, Windows, Blackboard, Glass - Reversible Tip (20 Pack) - (Multicolored, 6mm) • Amazon Business $16.87 1 $16.87
GoodyKing Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids - 1170Pcs+ Craft Art Supply Kit for Toddlers Kids Craft Supplies & Materials Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 - All in One D.I.Y. Crafting School Supplies (Large) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Caydo 200 PCS Thick Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies Multi-Color Chenille Stems for Art and Craft Projects Creative DIY Decorations (12inch x 6mm) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Coloring Book Pencils, Gifts for Kids, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.11 1 $14.11
Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $13.43 1 $13.43
Amazon Basics AAA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life, 36 count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $10.78 1 $10.78
WAU Craft Pom Pom Balls - 100pcs 1.5 inch Multicolored Large Pompoms for Crafts Art DIY Project in Reusable Zipper Bag • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Adeweave 1 Inch 300 Pom poms – Soft and Fluffy Craft Pom Pom Balls – Multicolor Craft Supplies Pompoms for Arts and Crafts in a Reusable Box, Large Puff Ball Ideal for DIY and School Activities • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ARTISTRO Liquid Chalk Markers Pre-Activated, Liquid Chalk Markers Erasable Chalk Markers for Glass or First Day of School Sign, Chalkboard Markers with White Chalk for Kids & Adults (Jumbo Tip, 8) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Merriam-Webster's Pocket Thesaurus, Newest Edition, (Flexi Paperback) (Pocket Reference Library) • Amazon Business $4.94 2 $9.88
BIC Gelocity Quick Dry Assorted Colors Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), 12-Count Pack, Retractable Gel Pens With Comfortable Full Grip • Amazon Business $9.78 1 $9.78
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Writing Pens, Drawing Pens, Coloring Pens, Gel Pens For Journaling, Medium Point Pens(0.7Mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
Ohayooz Extra Strong Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty Removable 10FT, Clear Sticky Adhesive Nano Tape Tough Washable Waterproof Mounting Tape for Hanging Picture, Poster, Carpet, Photo Deco • Amazon Business $6.96 1 $6.96
Amazon Basics Stapler with 1000 Staples, Office Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Non-Slip, Black • Amazon Business $5.43 1 $5.43

Materials cost

$594.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.69

Total project goal

$744.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$744.62

12 Donors

-$697.56

Donations toward project cost

-$611.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.88

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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$0.00

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