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

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Teachers Are Always Running Out of Essential Items

Help me give my students some essential items - pencils, modeling clay, paint, wipes and more - for my classroom.

  • $445 goal

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Help Ms. Schiavo

Ms. Schiavo has another project! Donate to Memorializing With a Yearbook to help her classroom.

$411 - complete this project and be a hero

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I love my students and job more than I ever knew I would. But part of this job is always running out of things and needing to replace vital items. The list below explains what and why it is required:

Bulk box of pencils and boxes of students cannot do their work without the required items.

Modeling Compound - I am a Visual Arts Magnet teacher. Many students have been asking for modeling compounds to use for their projects.

Water - We currently do not have many working water fountains at school. They have been under construction for months. Trash bags - We have lots to clean up when we do art projects. Acrylic paint sets have kids experimenting with pour painting methods, this type of paint uses less than other types. Gloves - Our work gets messy.

Squeeze bottles for the pour paints and its necessities.

Binder and paper clips - We use these for everything from clipping assignments together and using them on our art.

Monitor wipes - Self-explanatory

Paper plates - Used for everything from paint pallets to actual canvases.

Whiteboard erasers - Mine are bad and it self self-explanatory.

Air fresheners have 9th to 12th graders. Smells are evident.

Without the help of the community, I would never have been able to provide for my students. Giving the students these small times that they will remember for life means more than any instruction can give them. Experiences are memorable.

Ms. Schiavo Fairfax High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Schiavo

Los Angeles, 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
BIC Round Sitc Medium 500CT BLK • Amazon Business $39.65 1 $39.65
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $28.01 1 $28.01
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Purified Water, Plastic Bottles, 16.91 fl oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Recycled Trash Bag 10 gal Black PK500 • Grainger $26.03 1 $26.03
LISHINE 24 Pack 6 oz Squeeze Bottles Small Plastic Squeeze Condiments Bottles with Red Cap Mini Squeeze Bottles for Sauces, Paint, Cookie, Dressing, Tie Dye • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
Amazon Basics Acrylic Paint Tubes, 24 Colors • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Zhonghong Pulin M1101 Disposable Nitrile Glove, Medium, Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $6.40 3 $19.20
New Star Foodservice 26115 Squeeze Bottles, Plastic, 8 oz, Clear, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Binder Clips, 100PCS Large Binder Clips Assorted Sizes, Medium Small Binder Clips for Paperwork, Bulldog Clips, Office Clips, Paper Clamps, Colorful Binder Clips for Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Monitor Wipes, Pre-Moistened Computer Screen Wipes for Electronics, Computer Monitor Cleaning Wipes for Eyeglasses, Tablets, Camera Lenses, Laptop, Screen Cleaner Wipes for Phones, TV, LCD • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hygloss Products Paper Plates - Uncoated White Plate - Use for Foodware, Events, Activities, Crafts Projects and More - Environmentally Friendly - Recyclable and Disposable - 6-Inches - 100 Pack • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
EXPO Precision Point Eraser, Blue - Comfortable • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Amazon Basics Freezer Gallon Bags, Stand & Fill Base, 90 Count • Amazon Business $8.60 1 $8.60
EXPO Block Eraser 81505 Dry Erase Whiteboard Board Eraser, Soft Pile, 5 1/8 W x 1 1/4 H - Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $8.35 1 $8.35
Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener Gain Scent 0.25 oz. 2/Pack (93330EA) • Staples $8.09 1 $8.09
EXPO Precision Point Eraser Refill Pad - Durability • School Specialty $5.02 1 $5.02
Mr. Pen- Paper Clips, 450 Pack, Silver, Paper Clips Assorted Sizes, Paperclips, Paper Clip, Large Paper Clips, Clips for Paperwork, Small Paper Clips, Big Paper Clips, Paper Clip Assortment, Clip • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$310.41

Vendor shipping charges

$4.58

Sales tax

$28.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.71

Total project goal

$444.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$444.76

1 Donor

-$444.76

Donations toward project cost

-$378.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.71

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