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

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Sharpening Young Minds, One Pencil at a Time

My students need basic school supplies to engage and participate in their everyday classes. WE need notebooks, pencils and more.

  • $222 goal

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My Students

My students are a determined group who always look to help others. I have frequently caught them in class giving up their pencils or erasers to share with a peer who is without one. Majority of my students do come from a low-income household with multiple siblings. I have talked to parents about school supplies and unfortunately, they cannot keep replacing them at the speed students go through them. As a result, I had been purchasing the materials for them.

I saw the excitement in their eyes when I provided them with options of journals or pencils because they didn't have the opportunity before.

The students were extremely grateful for simply letting them borrow a pencil.

I know my students are kindhearted and profoundly respectful that they take care of the materials I gave them. In fact, I saw them use the pencils until they were just 3 inches in length.

Most of my students would be first or second generation students to graduate. They are setting the trend to work hard in order to be successful.

My Project

All of my students want to participate in team activities. Sometimes the activities require markers or pencils, and the students don't have the materials to participate. If our class had sufficient supplies, they would be able to do more drawings, posters, writing. Some of my students have to wait a long time for the marker to be passed around in order for them to participate. Due to a short supply of materials they have to wait a long time to participate, which shortens their time engaging in the activity and has them miss out on the shared learning experience.

Additionally, time spent looking for a pencil, or waiting on a marker, makes the class lose instructional time, which could be used on a fun activity.

My 9th graders have asked me to incorporate more artistic activities that include drawing, writing and poster projects. I would love to give them the opportunity to be creative if I had sufficient supplies.

Ms. Campos New Open World Academy Grades 9-12

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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Bulk Markers, Ultra Clean, Broad Line, 200 Count Classpack, Washable • Amazon Business $51.77 1 $51.77
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, 10-1/2" x 7-1/2", Assorted Colors, 12 Pack (73699) • Amazon Business $15.07 2 $30.14
June Gold 39 Assorted Colored Dry Erase Whiteboard Markers, 13 Unique Colors, Chisel Tip, Low Odor, Comfortable Grip & Vivid Lines • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Best Highlighters (Extra Large 50 Pack) 2 Styles (Large Barrel & Pen Size) in 5 Different Colors in Yellow, Green, Orange, Blue, and Pink - Perfect for Bible Study, Classroom, Students, and Teachers! • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Ticonderoga No. 2/HB Soft Pencils, 72-Count, Cello Wrapped (Wood Case, Black Writing) in Yellow (33904) • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Sargent Art 36 Count Premium Pink Eraser Class Pack, Best Buy Assortment, 36-1012 • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89

Materials cost

$143.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.25

Total project goal

$221.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $221.65

2 Donors

-$221.65

Donations toward project cost

-$188.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.25

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 $0.00

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