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

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Make Our 4th Grade Hopes & Dreams Come True!

Help me give my students intervention resources, art supplies and P.E. equipment to help them achieve their goals and meet their diverse needs!

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My Students

I teach fourth grade in a culturally diverse and vibrant community that reflects the changes in the neighborhood over the past few years. The school is tight-knit, with a deep commitment to community. After a tumultuous and unpredictable year last year, I am proud to say that our class is a safe, nurturing space where students feel seen, held, and taken care of.

I'm so excited and deeply humbled by the opportunity to work with such a special group of students in this critical moment.

But, as is common in many public schools, and particularly in LAUSD, much of the funding and resources must come from teachers, families, and community members. Since many of my students come from low-income or middle class households, I am hoping you will look over the project I've put together and donate what you can. My dream is to provide my students with grade-level appropriate chapter books that reflect their diverse backgrounds, instill the belief that they can change the world, and a help them develop a lifelong love of learning.

My Project

In August, I asked my students to reflect upon some of their goals -- naming them as "hopes & dreams" -- for the year. Students had incredibly diverse lists of goals. We have aspiring artists, football players, people who want to be able to speed up in multiplication, and write their very own books. In our growth mindset informed classroom, we hold the strong belief that we can do anything we set our minds to! And so, this year thus far has been a journey in working toward these goals. As is often true in LAUSD, though, we don't have all the supplies we need.

Our classroom needs basic supplies to reach our goals.

We are asking for watercolors, paper, and washable paint to create masterpieces. We need math games for independent practice in multiplication and division. We will use the P.E. equipment for building collaboration and team sportsmanship. Finally, the Words Their Way program will address much needed spelling gaps so that student writers can feel empowered to tackle any word they want to write, without stopping to ask..."how do you spell _____?"

I can't wait to see what heights my students will soar to with all of these basic supplies. Thank you so much for considering a donation to our 4th graders, who truly dream big!

Ms. Karic Dahlia Heights Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests 30 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Classic Beanbag Smartmax, Stretch Limo Black • Amazon Business $32.34 2 $64.68
Champion Sports Segmented Jump Rope for Fitness, 6 Feet Length, Green and White - Classic Beaded Jump Ropes for Physical Education, Gym Glass, Personal Use - Premium Skipping Rope for Kids, Adults (PR6) • Amazon Business $7.93 6 $47.58
KKTONER PU Leather Round Rolling Stool with Foot Rest Swivel Height Adjustment Spa Drafting Salon Tattoo Work Office Massage Stools Task Chair Small (Black) • Amazon Business $40.98 1 $40.98
Colorations - SWTRPP Simply Washable Tempera Paint, Rainbow Plus 8 Pack (16 oz. Each) –Easily Washes Off –Vibrant Colors, Rich Coverage -Dries to a Matte Finish – Economical Classroom Paint • Amazon Business $39.57 1 $39.57
Premium Playground Balls 13 inch Best Bouncy Dodge Ball, Handball, Kickball Four Square for Boys Girls Adults. Exercise Yoga Balls Workout Therapy Fitness Pilates Balance + Pump • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Fraction War Math Game - Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
36 Set Bulk Watercolor Paint Pack with Quality Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Perfect for Kids Adults Parties Students Classroom by Color Swell • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
School Zone - Get Ready Flash Cards Multiplication & Division 2 Pack - Ages 8 to 9, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Multiplication 0-12, Division 0-12, Elementary Math, and More • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
Words Their Way Word Sorts for Derivational Relations Spellers (What's New in Literacy) • Amazon Business $29.87 1 $29.87
Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers (Words Their Way Series) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Words Their Way Letter and Picture Sorts for Emergent Spellers (What's New in Literacy) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Within Word Pattern Spellers (Words Their Way Series) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Letter Name - Alphabetic Spellers (Words Their Way Series) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Package, 140 lb., 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
Bekith 2 Pack Magnetic Spice Rack Organizer Single Tier Refrigerator Storage Shelf, Black • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Neenah Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
edxeducation Student Place Value Flip Chart - Millions - Double-Sided with Whole Numbers and Decimals - Learn to Count by Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands and Millions • Amazon Business $12.36 1 $12.36
GoSports Agility Training Sport Cone 20 Pack with Tote Bag - Low Profile Field Markers for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $11.94 1 $11.94
Champion Sports Segmented Jump Rope for Fitness, 10 Feet Length, Orange and White - Classic Beaded Jump Ropes for Physical Education, Gym Glass, Personal Use - Premium Skipping Rope for Kids, Adults • Amazon Business $4.94 2 $9.88

Materials cost

$547.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$636.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.26

Total project goal

$748.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $748.38

6 Donors

-$598.72

Donations toward project cost

-$523.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.81

match offer

-$132.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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