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Mr. Gordon from Richmond, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School!

Help me give my students some basic essentials and materials for back-to-school season!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Gordon's classroom raised $421

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

This year I will be teaching a group of 33 fifth graders in Richmond, California.

My students are brilliant, funny, loving, and creative.

However, because they attend a Title I school with 100% free lunch in a low-income area, they do not have all of the tools that they need to be successful in the classroom.

By donating to my classroom, you will ensure that my students are able to learn and flourish both inside of the classroom and out. Thank you!

My Project

For the second year in a row, I am requesting donations for my classroom of wonderful fifth graders. With new ELA and Math curricula, our students are primed for success in mastering fifth grade concepts.

Like all students, the children in my classroom need lots of materials to attain their educational goals.

Like any classroom, we need lots of pens, pencils, and decorations to get the year started off right. We need highlighters and post-it notes to annotate our engaging new books. We also need dry-erase markers and erasers so students can share their mathematical thinking with each other. Finally, we need basic kitchen and household supplies to use for science projects and keeping the classroom clean.

Mr. Gordon Peres K-8 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.

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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

33 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads (561), Yellow Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
TOPS/Oxford 1-Subject Notebooks, 8" x 10-1/2", College Rule, 70 Sheets, 6 Pack, Color Assortment May Vary (65007) • Amazon Business $8.86 6 $53.16
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $23.40 1 $23.40
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Rio de Janeiro Colors, Large Pack, Recyclable, 3 in. x 3 in, 24 Pads/Pack, 70 Sheets/Pad (654-24SSAU-CP) • Amazon Business $17.19 1 $17.19
Prince & Spring Paper Bathroom Cups, Multicolor Marble Variety 3 oz x 600 • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
365 Everyday Value, Baking Soda, 16 Ounce • Amazon Business $0.99 12 $11.88
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
Maosifang 30 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Bulk Chalkboard Cleansers Wiper for Classroom Office Home(3 Colors, 1.97 x 1.97 Inch) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Crisp Lemon and Fresh Scent - 3 Pack - 75 Each • Amazon Business $10.64 1 $10.64
Sharpie 1761791 Accent Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colored, 24-Count • Amazon Business $10.21 1 $10.21
Pacon Lightweight Super Value Construction Paper 6555, 9" x 12", 10 Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Clipco Paper Fasteners Jar Assorted Sizes Mini Small Medium and Large Brass-Plated (400-Pack) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Post-it Notes, 24 Pads/Pack, 1 3/8 in. x 1 7/8 in, Marseille Colors, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Note, Call Out Important Information, Recyclable (653-24APVAD) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Carson Dellosa 2072 Modern Cursive: Grades 3-5 Nameplates • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
STE69403 - Zaner-Bloser Reference Nameplates - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.39 1 $6.39
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
365 Everyday Value, Baking Powder, 10 Ounce • Amazon Business $1.99 2 $3.98

Materials cost

$290.20

Vendor shipping charges

$5.99

Sales tax

$26.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$357.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.02

Total project goal

$420.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$420.11

3 Donors

-$420.11

Donations toward project cost

-$357.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.02

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$0.00

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