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Ms. Zavala from Gilroy, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Pleasing Learning Environment

Help me give my students a beautiful classroom where they can learn and grow everyday. The colored pencils will provide students the opportunity to unleash their creative side by completing art projects related to the curriculum.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Zavala's classroom raised $234

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My 2nd grade students from Gilroy, California are part of the dual immersion program, which provides both native English speakers and English learners with general academic instruction in two languages. This program gives children of all backgrounds the opportunity to succeed by enhancing their awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity. Additionally, it fosters high levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages.

Students at my school are ambitious, cheerful, and responsible citizens that take pleasure in learning.

They are kind to one another and help each other grow.

My Project

The colored pencils will help students create beautiful art projects to unleash their creativity.

Classrooms should transmit warmth, beauty, and promote harmony.

The borders and posters will do just that! When students are surrounded by visuals and creatively displayed bulletin boards, they are more likely to learn and enjoy spending time inside the classroom.

The recycling bin will teach students to care about the environment and make smart choices when it comes to throwing stuff away. There will be a lesson on the importance of recycling to go along with it.

Paper will be used year-round for copies, assignments, letters home, and art projects.

Ms. Zavala Las Animas Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Gilroy, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

28 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack, 240/Box • Staples Advantage $37.86 1 $37.86
Staples Hanging File Folders, 5-Tab, Letter Size, Green, 50/Box (266262) • Staples Advantage $22.99 1 $22.99
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Plastic Container, 7 Gal., Blue (FG295673BLUE) • Staples Advantage $12.79 1 $12.79
Nature Stencils • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 1 $11.99
Sunflowers Border Trim • Teachers' School Supply $3.99 2 $7.98
Roylco Inc. - Face Pads • Teachers' School Supply $6.99 1 $6.99
Peace Signs Patterns Classic • Teachers' School Supply $6.49 1 $6.49
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Salmon, 500/Ream (14783) • Staples Advantage $6.36 1 $6.36
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Green, 500/Ream (14781) • Staples Advantage $5.51 1 $5.51
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Blue, 500/Ream (14786) • Staples Advantage $5.51 1 $5.51
Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Canary, 500/Ream (14787) • Staples Advantage $5.50 1 $5.50
Spectra Art Tissue Paper, 12"W x 18"L, Assorted Colors, 100/Pack (0059530) • Staples Advantage $5.03 1 $5.03
Timeless Tie Dye Border • Teachers' School Supply $3.99 1 $3.99
Eco Trees Border • Teachers' School Supply $3.99 1 $3.99
Diversity Poster • Teachers' School Supply $3.49 1 $3.49
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs, Turquoise, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $1.49 1 $1.49

Materials cost

$147.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.94

Sales tax

 $13.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.06

Total project goal

$233.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $233.72

2 Donors

-$111.74

Donations toward project cost

-$103.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.06

match offer

-$111.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.24

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