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Dr. M from San Pablo, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Needs for a Classroom

Help me give my students a clean room with air flow and other basic supplies to make the day better

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. M's classroom raised $375

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 Project

Hello! I am currently in a room that has NO vents, heat, or air conditioning, and only one door which I can't open very often because of the outside noise level which leaves students unable to concentrate. I would like to have a fan so that we can have some air flow in the room. It can get very warm, even on colder days, with many bodies and no source of air flow. It can also get a bit smelly, which is why I have asked for some wall plug-ins. I have found that students enjoy a gently, nicely scented room (they will comment "It smells so good in here!), and it helps cut back on the body odor that can accumulate in the room.

I have also asked for some basic cleaning wipes so that we can keep the room and surfaces free from dirt and germs!

To my surprise, students actually race at the end of the day to help me clean with the wipes! They like pulling them out of the package and looking at the dirt after they put in some old-fashioned elbow grease ("Hey, look at how dirty my desk was!"). It also helps teach basic hygiene and housekeeping.

I have asked for some colored markers because I have many students who connect with art and can express themselves with color and drawing. They enjoy making impromptu pictures for their parents, office staff, and even sometimes for me! I want to have some supplies on hand for them.

The last few items are for function and classroom beautification- I want to have a happy room that is organized and nice to be in.

Thank you for considering this project! I want you to know that all items will go to good and immediate use.

Dr. M Bayview Elementary 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

65 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Lemon & Lime Blossom 80 Wipes/Flat Pack 6 Packs/Carton (1920099716) • Staples $21.91 2 $43.82
Uthfy Oscillating Tower Fan with Remote, Electric Standing Tower Fan Floor Fan for Bedroom Indoor Office and Home Use,Quiet Cooling Portable Bladeless Tower Fans, 30 inchs, Black Tower Fan • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Globe Electric 67339 16" Desk Lamp, Matte Rose, Matte Gold Arm, Clear Cord, in-Line On/Off Switch, Home Décor, Lamp for Bedroom, Home Office Accessories, Desk Lamps for Home Office, Desk Light • Amazon Business $33.33 1 $33.33
Light Mauve Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $23.31 1 $23.31
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Fine Line, Assorted Colors, 10/Box (58-7852) • Quill.com $5.69 4 $22.76
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Marker Telescoping Tower - Assorted Colors, Set of 50 • Blick Art Materials $21.74 1 $21.74
Cork Board Bulletin Board 15.7 x 12 Inches with Rectangle White Frame Hanging Pin for Office Home Message Board or Vision Board Decoration • Amazon Business $9.75 2 $19.50
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wipes, Tuscan Lavender & Jasmine Scent, 75 Wipes/Container (60040) • Quill.com $6.49 3 $19.47
Air Wick Plug in Scented Oil Refill, 5 ct, Brown Sugar and Vanilla, Air Freshener, Essential Oils, Fall Scent, Fall decor • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Bostitch Twist-n-Sharp Manual Pencil Sharpener, Assorted Colors (PS1-ADJ) • Quill.com $3.99 2 $7.98
Air Wick Scented Oil, Apple Cinnamon Medley, 2/Pack (6233880420) • Quill.com $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$251.37

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$23.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.13

Total project goal

$374.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$374.22

3 Donors

-$374.22

Donations toward project cost

-$318.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.13

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$0.00

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