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Mr. Gaydos from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors! (Ok, No Rocks)

Help me give my students some basic supplies. We are already in Week 9 of school and need to restock on some basics. Paper, glue, and tape are things we use every day.

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My Students

We are a first-grade French immersion class on the West Side of Los Angeles. Our program is one of only two French Immersion programs in LAUSD. Our kids are diverse, funny and smart. They work as a family to make their classroom a special place, and you can help us!

We need some classroom basics.

Things like glue sticks and paper are consumed quickly in my class because I believe it is important for children to have the materials to express themselves. My children are great artists and creators and they need some more basic supplies.

Our kids this year come from diverse backgrounds. We have kids with families from all over the world! At our school, we don't just speak French. We also speak English, and lots of us speak Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Dutch, Afrikaans, and many other languages! We celebrate diversity in our class.

My Project

When kids finish their work in my classroom, they are allowed to read, draw, or do free math. You would be amazed by how many different things they create: origami, letters to friends, books, cards for mom and dad, structures and vehicles. It's always a surprise when you give a kid some freedom and ample supplies. We also like using these supplies for projects involving Writing, Poetry, and Storytelling.

Fostering a sense of creativity is important for the growth of young people.

These days, it can be tough to get more art in the classroom, which is why I try to make time to do it as often as we can. All of our supplies are found around the room, and the kids don't have to ask me for permission to use them. I find this fosters a sense of independence and self-agency, and prepares them to solve problems and be self-reliant when they grow up.

I appreciate Donors Choose for the ability to create these small projects and I'm excited for the donor double match on October 24 for all projects that call for basic supplies. In the last few years, it's been so refreshing to feel the public interest in making sure classrooms are well supplied. Thank you!

Mr. Gaydos Richland Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests 50 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Construction Paper 9" x 12" Pad, 8 Classic Colors (96 Sheets), Great For Classrooms & School Projects • Amazon Business $2.46 10 $24.60
AmazonBasics All Purpose Washable School Glue Sticks, 0.24-oz stick, 60-Pack • Amazon Business $11.94 2 $23.88
FANTAPLUS 5" Students Round Edge Blunt Tip Kids Scissors 24-Pack • Amazon Business $16.80 1 $16.80
School Smart 085439 Alternate Ruled Paper without Margin, 10.5" Length, 8" Width, White (Ream of 500) • Amazon Business $6.45 2 $12.90
Invisible Tape, 1 Core, 3/4x1000, 12/PK, Clear (BSN32953) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Dr.Meter EM100 Kids Protective Earmuffs with Noise Blocking Children Ear muffs for Sleeping, Studying, Shooting, Babies 27NRR Adjustable Head Band • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Fashion Angels 1000+ Ridiculously Cute Stickers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$104.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.72

Total project goal

$171.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $171.47

3 Donors

-$90.50

Donations toward project cost

-$90.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$65.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.97

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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