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Mrs. Ruiz from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bandages, Care, and Confidence in the Classroom

Help me give my students the tools to feel well, confident, and ready each day.

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Mrs. Ruiz Monarcas Academy
Chicago, IL Grades PreK-2

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 Project

Every day in my classroom, I see how small needs can quickly become big distractions for young learners. A loose bandage, smudged glasses, or not having quick access to important medical supplies can take a student’s focus away from learning and place it on discomfort, worry, or frustration.

My students come to school ready to grow, explore, and do their best.

But they are also children, active, curious, and sometimes accident-prone. Minor cuts and scrapes happen. Glasses get dirty and make it harder to see the board or read a book. Some of my students also need access to important medical items, such as inhalers or EpiPens, to safely get through their day.

I am requesting basic first aid materials to help me respond quickly and compassionately to these everyday needs. These items include bandages, lens wipes for students’ glasses, a designated first aid storage container to keep supplies organized and accessible, and small medication bags so students who need inhalers or EpiPens can carry them safely and discreetly throughout the school day.

Having these supplies readily available will allow me to handle small situations immediately, minimizing lost learning time and helping students feel cared for and secure. Something as simple as a clean bandage or clear vision can make a big difference in a child’s ability to stay engaged and confident in the classroom.

More importantly, these materials help create an environment where students know their well-being matters. When students feel safe and supported, they are better able to focus, participate, and take risks in their learning.

Your support will help me meet these everyday needs with dignity, efficiency, and care, so my students can spend less time worrying about discomfort and more time learning, growing, and being kids.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted
Mrs. Ruiz Monarcas Academy Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Xbopetda First Aid Medicine Box, First Aid Kit Supplies Bin, Metal Medicine Storage Tin, First Aid Empty Box with Safety Lock for Home Emergency Tool Set-Red • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
VOISEN Lens Wipes for Eyeglasses,800 Pack Eye Glasses Cleaner Wipes,Pre-Moistened Individually Wrapped Lens Wipes,Non-Scratching Non-Streaking,Safe for Eyeglasses, Goggles, Camera Lens, Phone • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
AOUTACC 6 Pack Empty First Aid Bag, Mini Travel Empty First Aid Kit Pouch Bag for Emergency at Home, Office, Car, Outdoors, Boat, Camping, Hiking(Bag Only) • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Crayola Shaped Kids Bandages, 100 CT | Great for Birthdays, Party Supplies, Stickers, Stocking Stuffer or White Elephant Gift | Adhesive Bandages for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, & Burns • Amazon Business $13.64 1 $13.64
ZEISS Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes, 200 Count • Amazon Business $11.65 1 $11.65
Sublaga 33 Style Kids Cartoon Bandages 300 Pcs Cute Bandages Adhesive Flexible Colorful Bandage Toddler Bandage Waterproof Protect Scrapes and Cuts for Girls Boys Children Toddlers (Cool) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$110.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.16

Total project goal

$167.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.74

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 $167.74

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