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Mrs. Wilson from La Mesa, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Some Space for Our Makers Space!

Help me give my students the storage and supplies that we need to create a Makers Space space in our classroom!

  • $781 goal

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Mrs. Wilson has another project! Donate to New STEM for TK! to help her classroom.

$300 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

Our sweet students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a large array of experiences to our classrooms and school. One thing they all have in common is using their imaginations and creating a happy world within our walls.

Daily, our students overcome a variety of basic challenges - getting breakfast, making it to school, having homework completed.

Our school is a Title I urban school with the most diverse population in our district. Over 80% of our students qualify to receive free or reduced-price lunch. School becomes a safe haven for these scholars - where expectations are the same every day, and their basic needs are met. While they come to school to learn, they thrive when they are given the opportunity to utilize a variety of resources to make learning real and fun. This is what keeps them coming back and keeps them hooked into learning the rigorous academic standards.

My Project

I have been fortunate enough to have two other projects funded to help create a space for my students to learn through discovery, creativity and design. Now, it's time to design the space in my classroom to do this! We use flex seating in our classroom, so a place to put their journals and projects will be key to keeping our space organized. A rolling bookshelf will help me to feature books about science and engineering as well as current themes and topics.

By having a dedicated space in our classroom for discovery and learning through creativity, my students will be able to access this area often and without having to wait for supplies to be available.

Supplies such as sharpie markers, paper, and other art supplies will be added to the space to enhance creativity with projects. Ink and laminating sheets will help us be able to provide color diagrams and ideas, and print completed iPad projects in color and keep them safe with lamination.

I am so excited to see the evolution of this space and what it will mean to my students to be able to have a space to create and explore. Just touching on this a bit this past year has made me see how incredibly important play and exploration are to young children - this space will give them many opportunities year long to try new things that they might not otherwise be able to try!

Mrs. Wilson La Mesa Dale Elementary School 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.

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La Mesa, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Mail Center – 1 Blue Classroom Mail Center with 27 Slots – Keep Your Classroom or Office Organized, Durable, Easy Assembly, 159790BL • Amazon Business $205.22 1 $205.22
ECR4Kids ELR-0335 Birch Hardwood Double-Sided Book Display Stand for Kids, 10 Shelves, Natural • Amazon Business $169.98 1 $169.98
INK E-SALE Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for HP 131A CF210A 131X CF210X Canon 131,use in HP Laserjet Pro 200 Color M251nw HP MFP M276nw M276n, Canon MF8280Cw LBP7110Cw Printer, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $50.89 1 $50.89
Novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Cases and Clear Craft Keeper with Handle - 16 Inner Cases Plastic Storage Container Box (Multi-Colored) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 200-Pack, Clear (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pacon Art1st Mixed Media Art Paper, White, 9" by 12", 500 Sheets (4831) • Amazon Business $18.36 1 $18.36
JAM PAPER #10 Policy Business Colored Envelopes - 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 - Sea Blue Recycled - 50/Pack • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
SUBANG 1500 Pieces Self Adhesive Dots 0.79 inch Sticky Back Coins Hook & Loop Self Adhesive Dots, White • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sharpie Glitter Paint Marker Pens Water Based Extra Fine Point Craft Colors Kit 5 Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 6-Count Permanent Marker (2029678) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
ROYLCO R5817 7 by 7-Inch Animal Skins Rubbing Plates, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $11.70 1 $11.70
Sharpie Extra-Fine Metallic Paint Pen, Pink/Blue/Green (1783277) • Amazon Business $9.68 1 $9.68
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80

Materials cost

$572.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$663.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.10

Total project goal

$780.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $780.64

3 Donors

-$261.00

Donations toward project cost

-$221.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.15

match offer

-$519.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$441.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.95

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