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Mrs. Wardell from El Cajon, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, Start the New School Year!

Help me give my students nameplate trays, markers, pencils, display shelves, PE balls and more to help launch our new school year.

  • $490 goal

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My Project

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for students at our school. As my students enter my classroom on their first day, I want it to be fresh and organized so students will feel welcome, supported, and ready to learn.

Help keep my students focused by giving them an organized workspace with a nameplate that holds their pencils and markers.

Having these essential school supplies within their reach is exactly what my students need to write more proficiently and solve challenging math problems.

Additionally, I am requesting four 4-square balls so that I can teach my students how to play a variety of cooperative playground games.

Our school is located in an economically disadvantaged neighborhood. I do not send out a classroom wish list of supplies to the families. I am grateful to anyone willing to help fill my classroom with much-needed pencils, markers, name cards, PE balls, and other supplies. Thank you for your consideration.

Mrs. Wardell Lexington 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.

More about Mrs. Wardell

El Cajon, 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

27 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HH455 - Nameplate Display Trays - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 5 $149.95
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 5 $52.45
PP476 - Magnetic Display Shelves • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
RA847 - Lakeshore Playground Ball - 8 1/2" Diameter • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 4 $39.96
Staedtler Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A02NA) • Staples $15.82 2 $31.64
Teacher Created Resources Polka Dots Magnetic Labels, Grade K+ (TCR20650-2) • Staples $25.19 1 $25.19
FF680 - Lakeshore Alphabet Reference Nameplates - Pre K-K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$349.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.47

Total project goal

$489.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $489.82

1 Donor

-$489.82

Donations toward project cost

-$416.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.47

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