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Ms. Del Castillo from N. Highlands, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writer's Workshop

Help me give my students hanging file folders, car stock paper, composition books, and other materials to grow as storytellers and writers.

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My Project

In our room, students are learning how to read and most importantly write. Learning how to write is a challenging task for anyone so I am seeking supplies and material to make the writing experience fun.

Items like the Apple Magic Keyboard Folio and the XUXU Blue Painters Tape are materials that will be used by students to present and display their work.

We have used our classroom iPad to encourage students to demonstrate their knowledge. The XUXU Blue Painters Tape is every teacher's secret to displaying work on just about every surface.

These like the other items curated on this project will help students be creative and find their writer's voice. Please consider donating to help foster this venture for the students in our room.

Ms. Del Castillo Frederick Joyce Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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N. Highlands, 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10.9-inch (10th Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $249.00 1 $249.00
Smead Hanging File Folder, Letter Size, 1/5 Cut Tabs, Aqua, Pack of 25, White • School Specialty $50.02 2 $100.04
Staples 110 lb. Card Stock Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Quill.com $22.99 4 $91.96
Emraw Composition Notebooks Bulk, Wide Ruled Writing Journals in Bulk, Marble Style Hard Cover Composition Book with Lined Paper, Bulk Student Notebooks for School Supplies, 100 Sheets, Pack of 48 • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Set of 100 • Nasco $20.52 3 $61.56
PaperMate© Flair Pens - Set of 36 - Black • Nasco $50.00 1 $50.00
Raymond Geddes Wacky Cap Pencil Erasers (Pack of 900) • Amazon Business $44.31 1 $44.31
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 in., 24 Pads, 70 Sheets/Pad, 2X the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons Collection • Quill.com $25.89 1 $25.89
Maped Color'Peps 2-Hole Colored Pencil Sharpener • Blick Art Materials $1.89 12 $22.68
XUXU Blue Painters Tape, 2 Inch Blue Painters Masking Tape Bulk for Multi-Surface, Produce Sharp Lines, Residue-Free 196 Yards Total Blue Tape Set of 4 Rolls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pralb 1000PCS Miniature Assorted Animals Collection Pencil Top Erasers, Adorable Animal Designs Won't Smudge Or Tear Paper,Eraser Caps Style Great For Homework Rewards, Party Favors, And Art Supplies. • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Ticonderoga Pastel Cap Eraser, Pack of 10, Black • School Specialty $1.49 10 $14.90
Pralb 1000PCS Miniature Assorted Vegetables Fruit Collection Pencil Erasers, Adorable Vegetables Fruit Designs Won't Smudge Or Tear Paper,Eraser Caps Style Great for Homework Rewards, Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Colors of Kindness Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $3.29 4 $13.16
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm #2 Medium Lead 40/Pack (MPP40MJ-BLK) • Staples $11.10 1 $11.10

Materials cost

$812.56

Vendor shipping charges

$22.76

Sales tax

$74.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$951.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$167.98

Total project goal

$1,119.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,119.84

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$50.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

General Motors match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$1,011.01

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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