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Mrs. Merida from N. Hollywood, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back 2 School

Help me give my students a wide range of classroom materials that are essential to their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Merida's classroom raised $485

This project is fully funded

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

Most of my students come from various cultural backgrounds and qualify for free or reduce lunch. Most students speak two languages. They practice a growth mindset when challenges arise and see mistakes as a learning opportunity.

My students love learning, they work collaboratively and are ready to explore their imagination and creative thinking skills with challenging STEM activities, research projects, technology, science and math concepts.

They strive to do their best every day with a growth mindset.

Overall, my students come to school ready to learn. They truly inspire me every day and my goal is to try to give them a successful year filled with meaningful learning and love of learning.

My Project

The materials I am requesting for my students are a wide range of in class materials such as Kleenex wipes, an X-Acto high quality commercial pencil sharpener, a whiteboard kit box, multi-colored pens, and cardstock paper. These materials will help in many different ways. The whiteboard kit with pens and whiteboard eraser will replace the ones that were given out during distance learning. Our classroom pencil sharpener is old and in bad shape and needs to be replaced. The Kleenex wipes will help keep our classroom tables nice and clean. Cardstock paper will be used for in-class projects.

Mrs. Merida Coldwater Canyon Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

N. Hollywood, 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO 1606 High Volume Commercial Electric Pencil Sharpener, Model 41, Beige $93.48 1 $93.48
Crafasso 12" x 12" 300gms Heavy & Premium Glitter cardstock, 15 Sheets, Black $24.39 3 $73.17
30 Piece Dry Erase Lap Boards Double-Sided for Classroom, 9 x 12 Inches Portable Lap Board Classroom Whiteboard with 60 Pens, 30 Erasers and 30 Pen Holders for Students, Kids and Adults $65.99 1 $65.99
Heavyweight Glitter Cardstock Paper - 92lb. / 250 GSM Cover - 30 Sheets Colored A4 Craft for Gift Wrapping Birthday Arts Craft Project DIY Decoration Scrapbook 10 Assorted Colors $12.99 4 $51.96
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count $29.88 1 $29.88
Kleenex Water Fresh Wipes Gentle Sheets, 40 Count (Pack of 12) $21.99 1 $21.99
Sharpie Liquid Pocket Highlighters Assorted Colors | Chisel Tip Highlighter Pens, 24 Count $8.48 1 $8.48

Materials cost

$344.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$411.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.65

Total project goal

$484.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$484.33

1 Donor

-$242.16

Donations toward project cost

-$205.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.32

match offer

-$242.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.32

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$0.00

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