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Mrs. Gena Martinez from Houston TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back Packs Are Essential For Kids

Help me give my students backpacks! and games, I want to give my needy students a great back to school start!

  • $336 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 Students

Hurricane Harvey devastated the gulf coast; however, one of the benefits of this new school year is the fact that my school has opened its doors to a new population of students with autism. We have begun to create a warm and inviting classroom to provide a loving environment. This storm will not hamper our soul or spirit and our new student population makes it even better.

My goal as a teacher to provide the best caring education possible.

Houston overcame the adversity of Hurricane Harvey and became even stronger. As my new group of students prepares for the state test, new friends and many other challenges, we need materials to follow the curriculum to the fullest! We are an underprivileged school, Title I, and low-income.

My Project

Backpacks make a difference in student learning by helping students stay organized. Backpacks aide students in getting material home and back to school and vice versa. Organizational skills are vital to learning and keeping students on track.

Backpacks are essential to learning by providing organizational skills that are needed for learning.

The games are for back to school fun! I would like to use these as an ice breaker when school is back in session. I will be making home visits if possibly allowed by my school. At that time we will give the students what they need.

Mrs. Gena Martinez
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Folders, Blue, 25 per Box (32005) • Amazon Business $30.09 2 $60.18
Billabong Women's Roadie Backpack Serape One Size • Amazon Business $45.31 1 $45.31
Champion Men's Manuscript Backpack, green, One size • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
Unisex Blue Woven Cotton Ethnic Hippie Backpack or Daypack By Original Collections • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Made By Me Create Your Own Bead Pets by Horizon Group Usa, Includes Over 600 Pony Beads, 6 Key Rings, Storage Box & Much More • Amazon Business $10.72 2 $21.44
ZOMAKE 30L Lightweight Packable Backpack Water Resistant Hiking Daypack,Small Travel Backpack Foldable Camping Outdoor Bag Orange • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes Craft Kit • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Buringer Insulated Lunch Bag with Inner Pocket Printed Canvas Fabric Reusable Cooler Tote Box for Ladies Woman Man School Work Picnic (Upgraded Gray Geometric Pattern) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16 Count • Amazon Business $9.93 1 $9.93
2020-2021 Teacher Planner: Weekly Academic Lesson Plan Book For Teachers / Monthly Calendars & More / July 2020 Thru June 2021 / World Map Cover Design • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$251.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$284.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.27

Total project goal

$335.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $335.15

1 Donor

-$167.57

Donations toward project cost

-$142.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.13

match offer

-$167.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$142.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.14

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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