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Ms. Karapetian from Sherman Oaks, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies for the Start of the Year

Help me give my students the materials they need such as pens, paper, and flexible seating to kick of the start of the school year.

  • $449 goal

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My Project

It is always so excited to come back to school after summer break. Everyone looks forward to starting the school year off on the right foot. I am at a Title 1 school and certain materials are difficult to get and end up costing a lot of money for back-to-school shopping.

I want to ensure that we have quality materials they can use throughout the school year.

Providing my class with colored paper, headphones, folders, notebooks, and the items listed below will be what we need to kick off the year.

It would be absolutely amazing to be able to have these basic necessities to kick off the school year on the right foot. Thank you in advance for the support, donors like you are what keeps us going.

Ms. Karapetian Kester Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Sherman Oaks, CA View local requests

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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TUL Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Assorted Barrel Colors, Assorted Candy Ink Colors, Pack of 14 Pens • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Neon Pink, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91673) • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Yellow, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91618) • Amazon Business $16.93 2 $33.86
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Blue, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91621) • Amazon Business $16.03 2 $32.06
TUL Retractable Gel Pens 0.7mm Needle Point Medium, Black/Blue Value Pack (2 4-packs) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
BetterNote July 2023 - June 2024 Academic Monthly Calendar Refill for Discbound Notebook, School Dates, Fits Levenger Circa, Happy Planner, Arc, TUL, Disc Pages (Modern, 11-Disc, 8.5"x11") • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Cosmic Color, Limited Edition, 24 Count • Amazon Business $22.24 1 $22.24
Paper Mate Clearpoint Pencils, HB 2 Lead (0.7mm), Assorted Barrel Colors, 10 Count • Amazon Business $18.74 1 $18.74
Neenah Paper Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, Outrageous Orchid, 500 Sheets (21946) • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
JAM PAPER Plastic Multi Pocket Folder - 24 Pocket Organizer - Smoke Grey - 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 - Sold Individually • Amazon Business $14.67 1 $14.67
Morepack 840 Pieces Lead Refills,0.7 mm HB,Break Resistant Mechanical Pencil Refills,70 Tubes (840 Pieces) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
TITACUTE 3.5mm Earbuds Noise Canceling Headphones with Microphone Magnetic in-Ear Wired 3.5mm Jack Earphone for Moto G Power Pure Google Pixel 4a 3a 5a Samsung S10 S10e S9 A03s A52 A14 A12 A13 Black • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Carson Dellosa 5.75" x 6.25" Today's Plan To Do List Notepad, 50 Sheet Lined Paper Daily Planner Notepad, Daily Checklist, Teacher Daily To Do List, Productivity Task Planner • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
2 Pack Cable Clips - Simr Cord Organizer, Cable Management, 6mm Wire Holder System - Rubber Adhesive Cord Hooks fit Home, Office, Cubicle, Car, Desk Accessories (Black Grey) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Carson Dellosa Aim High To Do List Notepad—5.75" x 6.25" Paper Stationery, Daily Checklist, Goals, Reminders, Notes, Motivational Organizer (50 sheets) • Amazon Business $3.30 2 $6.60

Materials cost

$317.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.29

Total project goal

$448.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $448.58

5 Donors

-$350.65

Donations toward project cost

-$317.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.10

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.94

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