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Ms. Asnicar from El Cajon, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thriving In My Teaching Trio, Year 3!

Help me give my students resources to be successful and thrive in my classroom!

  • $563 goal

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My Project

Over the past three years, my journey as an educator has been nothing short of transformative. Witnessing the growth and development of my students has been incredibly rewarding, and it fills my heart with pride to see the young minds in my classroom flourish. Throughout this time, I have strived to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.

Dimmed lights for calmness

In my pursuit of creating an optimal learning environment for my students, I have discovered the transformative power of dim lights in fostering a sense of calmness and tranquility within the classroom. Over the years, I have come to understand that the ambiance of the learning space plays a pivotal role in shaping the emotional and psychological well-being of my students.

Ms. Asnicar W.D. Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

34 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Classic Puresoft PU Padded Mid-Back Office Computer Desk Chair with Armrest, 26"D x 23.75"W x 42"H, Black • Amazon Business $83.26 1 $83.26
Plug in Hanging Light Fixture, 15FT Pendant Lamp Lights Cord with Switch Cord E26 Bulbs Socket, Industrial DIY Twisted Hemp Rope Overhead Lamps for Farmhouse Bedroom Home Lighting Decors • Amazon Business $12.59 5 $62.95
Dry Erase Lapboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Lap Boards 9 x 12.5 Inch Small Dry Erase Boards for Kids Students Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Paper Mate Gel Pens InkJoy Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $11.59 3 $34.77
Nafenai Pegboard Combination Wall Organizer Kit,2 Pieces Pegboard and 11 Accessories Modular Hanging,Wall Mount Display Pegboard Panel Kits,Peg Board Organizer for Home Office • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
50 Pcs Fidget Pack - Party Favors Gifts for Kids, Adults & Autistics - Stress Relief Autism Sensory Toy - Fidget Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its Fidgets Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Palmatte 140PCS Mini Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk, Cute Desk Pets Kids Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Rewards Back to School Supplies, Random 3D Puzzle Erasers Kids Party Favors Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
DAYBETTER Vintage LED Edison Bulbs, E26 Led Bulb 60W Equivalent, Dimmable Led Light Bulbs, High Brightness 800 LM Warm White 2700K, ST58 Antique LED Filament Bulbs, Clear Glass Style for Home, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Crayola Colored Pencils 24 Pack, Colors of the World, Skin Tone Colored Pencils, 24 Colors • Amazon Business $4.56 4 $18.24
SHARPIE Electro Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $17.87 1 $17.87
Pendaflex Recycled Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Assorted Jewel-Tone Colors, Two-Tone for Foolproof Filing, 1/5-Cut Tabs, 25 Per Box (81667) • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
The Recess Queen • Amazon Business $12.36 1 $12.36
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", 4 x 4 Graph Rule, 3-Hole Punched, Loose-Leaf Paper for 3-Ring Binders, 400 Sheets Per Pack (62360) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
What If Everybody Did That? • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$404.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$477.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.32

Total project goal

$562.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $562.14

6 Donors

-$407.00

Donations toward project cost

-$360.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.05

match offer

-$137.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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