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Ms. MENDEZ from Mesa, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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8th Grade Essentials for Ms. Mendez's Math Class!

Help me give my students supplies! My name is Michelle Mendez. I've been teaching with Mesa for 22 years. This year the budget has been cut; I'd like to stock up on essential so I don't run out!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. MENDEZ's classroom raised $676

This project is fully funded

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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

My class is an inclusion class, which means I have high and average achieving students mixed with students that have learning, vision and hearing disabilities and even autism. Even though technology has been a blessing, my students will be working hands on, with collaborative groups to tackle their every day math lessons and practice.

My students create interactive notebooks yearly to compile their notes as they learn new things.

They use pencils, glue, and markers each lesson as they learn new concepts and then I teach them how to review and highlight those notebooks as a reference when working through new problems. There are also personal whiteboards at each table for students to work through new problems as they practice and take tests, which is why markers and whiteboard erasers are essential in their learning.

My request for the printer is to help with the changing needs of my students. When technology fails, I have to get students paper copies quickly or when things don't go as planned another activity can be at my finger tips. Less wasted time means I can teach more and my students can learn more!

Ms. MENDEZ Carson Junior High School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - OfficeJet 8015e Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer with 3 months of Instant Ink Included with HP+ - White • Best Buy Education $139.52 1 $139.52
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 2 $119.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $26.24 2 $52.48
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Expo Dry Eraser • Blick Art Materials $7.82 4 $31.28
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 84-Count • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Pink Pencil Top Erasers - Pink, Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $7.42 2 $14.84
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (04, Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$480.84

Vendor shipping charges

$21.95

Sales tax

$34.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.36

Total project goal

$675.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$675.74

6 Donors

-$337.87

Donations toward project cost

-$287.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.68

match offer

-$337.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$287.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.68

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$0.00

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