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Ms. Schafer from La Mesa, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organize Classroom = Better Learning Environment

Help me give my students items to help organize their classroom environment and items to support their learning.

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My Project

I teach TK-1 ESN special education. My hope is to use items Dom my list to help create an organized and safe environment for my students. I’d like to use the bins, teacher cart, and mesh bags to better organize materials and curriculum.

I want to encourage more learning around literacy.

I’d like to use the letter manipulative to encourage students’ learning around upper and lower case letters. I want to use the stamps for students who need more support around fine motor skills.

My students could benefit from the items on the list to help better their education and promote independence skills.

Ms. Schafer Avocado Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

Never Before Funded 12 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $46.05 2 $92.10
MEDIMALL 15 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Multipurpose Craft Storage Cart with Wheels, Mobile Tools Scrapbook Paper Organizer Cart for School Home Office Use (Black) • Amazon Business $82.99 1 $82.99
Velcro Sticky Back Fasteners - 3/4" x 50 ft, White, Roll • Blick Art Materials $33.19 2 $66.38
ECR4Kids Cubby Storage Bin with Lid, Multipurpose Organization, Light Grey, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $64.64 1 $64.64
EOOUT 42pcs Zipper Bags Mesh Bags with Zipper 9.5x13.5 Inches Mesh Zipper Pouch 14 Colors Durable Pouches for Organization Storage, Letter Size/A4 Size, for Travel Organize and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
Soucolor (48pks 12 Colors Washable Bingo Paint Daubers Markers Bulk, Class Set Markers, Coloring Markers for School Kids, Must Have Classroom Supplies for Teachers (with 4pks Tearable Activity Books) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand - 10-Pound Bag • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Magnetic Board, Magnet Board, Magnet Board for Wall, Magnetic Wall Board, Magnetic Bulletin Board, Magnet Wall Board, Metal Sheet for Magnets Wall, Metal Board for Magnets, Display Panel, Dry Erase • Amazon Business $15.65 2 $31.30
Coogam Matching Letters Fine Motor Toy, 26 PCS Double-Sided ABC Dinosaur Alphabet Match Game with Uppercase Lowercase, Preschool Educational Montessori Learning Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Coogam ABC Letters Matching Game, 26PCS Alphabet Fine Motor Skill Color Shape Recoginition Preschool Educational Montessori Learning Toys for 2 3 4 Years Old Toddlers • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Toddler Alphabet Letters Matching Learning Toys，26 PCS Double - Sided ABC Letters Popsicle Toy Alphabet Match Game Color Sorting Recognition Fine Motor Skills Preschool Montessori Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
VELCRO Brand – 30 ft Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners – Peel and Stick Permanent Adhesive Tape Keeps Classrooms, Home, and Offices Organized – Cut-to-Length Roll | 3/4 in Wide | Black, (91137) • Amazon Business $18.85 1 $18.85
Lakeshore Alphabet Stamps - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Blue Strong Magnetic Marker Holder/Dry Erase Pen Holder - Storage for Dry Erase Marker, Eraser, Bottle Opener, Remote Controls, Notes - Ideal for Magnetic Board, Fridge Door, and Locker • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99
8" Scissors Bulk 6-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87

Materials cost

$643.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.80

Sales tax

 $58.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$755.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.25

Total project goal

$888.31

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 $888.31

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