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Ms. Ortiz from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to First Grade!

Help me give my students back to school supplies for the new year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ortiz's classroom raised $288

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

I would like to provide my students with materials to help them transition into first grade. In order to model fine motor skills, I will use scissors to teach students the proper usage of this tool. Students will be given jumbo glue sticks to use for art assignments. To display their art assignments, I will use magnets and mounting tabs. Students will have pencil boxes to organize all of their supplies. Their names will be displayed on the boxes using book tape. A new carpet will help my students feel welcome in our Calming Corner. Batteries will be used to add soft lighting to our classroom. A magnetic eraser will give students an opportunity to help maintain a neat classroom.

These basic materials will help my students have a wonderful start to first grade.

I am so excited to have a great year with all of my amazing students!

Ms. Ortiz Los Feliz Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

24 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Giant Glue Sticks, 22 Grams, Set of 6 • School Specialty $12.59 4 $50.36
1960s 1970s Groovy Flower Area Rug 3x5, Hippie Funky Flower Living Room Rugs for Kids Boys Girls Bedroom, Red Yellow Vintage Floral Carpet Runner Non Slip, Bohemia Cartoon Art Decorative Washable Rug • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Removable Mounting Tabs - Set of 480 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.49 5 $42.45
IRIS USA Plastic Pencil Case Box Craft Hobby Art School Supply Storage Organizer Container with Latching Lid, 10-Pack, for Bead Pens Ribbons Wahi Tape Sticker Yarn Ornaments, Stackable, Clear, Medium • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
56 Colorful Magnets for whiteboard | 7 Assorted Color Strong Push Pin Magnets | Perfect Magnetic Push Pins to use as Refrigerator Magnets, Whiteboard Magnets, Classroom Magnets, Office Magnets • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scotch Book Tape, 3 in x 540 in, Excellent for Repairing, Reinforcing Protecting, and Covering (845-300) • Amazon Business $10.32 1 $10.32
LiCB 27A 12V Alkaline Battery (5-pack) • Amazon Business $5.86 1 $5.86
Amazon Basics Multipurpose, Comfort Grip, PVD Coated, Stainless Steel Office Scissors, Grey 1 pack • Amazon Business $2.39 1 $2.39
U Brands Magnetic Dry Erase Board Felt Eraser, 2"x5"x1", White, Lightweight Modern Design • Amazon Business $1.94 1 $1.94

Materials cost

$187.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.16

Sales tax

 $17.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.13

Total project goal

$287.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $287.53

2 Donors

-$228.71

Donations toward project cost

-$201.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.81

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

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