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Ms. Garcia from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Basics!

Help me give my students basic school supplies such as crayons, markers, and journals to start the year off right!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garcia'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

I teach in Houston, Texas. I have a classroom of 23 wonderful students of varying interests and abilities. The majority of my students are English Language Learners, considered at-risk, and economically disadvantaged. However, they are passionate about learning.

Each day my students come in asking, "What will we be learning today?"

For this, I am truly lucky to have such an enthusiastic group of students that come in ready to learn and try something new. I could not have asked for a sweeter bunch.

My Project

These essential materials and supplies will ensure that my students are prepared with everything they need in order to be successful this school year. These are basic necessities such as crayons, makers, erasers, and PPE that will be used daily.

With the impact of the pandemic still lingering, I imagine back-to-school shopping can be a difficult time for our low-income families.

I just want to help lighten the load as much as possible.

I would like to be able to have enough materials to provide my students with anything they may be missing.

Ms. Garcia Smith 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lysol Disinfecting Handi-Pack Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 480 Count (Pack of 6), Packaging May Vary $24.99 2 $49.98
TICONDEROGA Pink Carnation Erasers, Wedge, Medium, Pink, 5-Pack (38945) - New $6.59 6 $39.54
Crayola Multicultural Marker Classpack, Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Broad Line, 80 Count $34.99 1 $34.99
Sharpie Accent Retractable Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Box of 12 $16.03 2 $32.06
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Total Tissues) $13.44 2 $26.88
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper - White, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 8 Ream Case (4,000 Sheets) $26.79 1 $26.79
TCP Global Salon World Safety - Kids Face Masks 3-Ply Protective PPE (5 Colors) Disposable Children's Size $11.99 2 $23.98
Mead CASE of 6 Primary Journal Creative Story Tablet, Grades K-2 (09554), Multi, 6 Pack (BC-15773) $22.98 1 $22.98
Classroom Keepers 12" x 18" Construction Paper Storage, 10-Slot, White, 16-7/8"H x 26-7/8"W x 18-1/2"D, 1 Piece $21.98 1 $21.98
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count $10.51 2 $21.02
Schoolgirl Style Decorative Name Plate (122037) $8.29 2 $16.58
Post-it Tabs, 2-Inch Solid, Assorted Primary/Bright/Neon Colors, 6-Tabs/Color, 12 Colors, 72-Tabs Total $14.93 1 $14.93
Crayola Bulk Crayon Set, Colors of The World Skin Tone Crayons, 6 Sets of 24 New Crayon Colors $13.49 1 $13.49
TICONDEROGA My First Pencils, Wood-Cased #2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened with Eraser, Yellow, 12-Pack (33312) $6.49 2 $12.98
Fun Express Pencil Flip Name Sticks - 36 Pieces - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids $12.54 1 $12.54

Materials cost

$370.72

Vendor shipping charges

$5.22

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$411.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.62

Total project goal

$484.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$484.12

1 Donor

-$205.75

Donations toward project cost

-$205.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$242.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$36.31

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$0.00

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