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Mr. Avila from San Antonio, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Beginnings: Empowering Special Education With Essential Supplies

Help me give my students basic supplies to support our students instruction in school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Avila's classroom raised $251

This project is fully funded

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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

Our dynamic special education classroom is a vibrant community where every student brings unique strengths and challenges to our daily learning adventures. However, the lack of essential classroom supplies—such as adaptive notebooks, specialized writing tools, sensory materials, and art supplies—can sometimes limit our ability to fully engage each child's individual learning needs.

With your generous support, we can provide the basic tools our students need to express themselves, explore new skills, and participate actively in personalized lessons.

These supplies will not only help maintain an organized and accessible environment but also empower our students to build confidence, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy hands-on learning experiences tailored to their needs.

By donating to our project, you are directly investing in the academic success and personal growth of every child in our special education classroom. Your contribution ensures that each student has access to the materials necessary for creative expression, individualized learning, and daily activities. Thank you for helping us create a nurturing and inclusive environment where all students can thrive and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Mr. Avila Loma Park 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Assorted Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack, Colors May Vary (63794) • Amazon Business $15.67 4 $62.68
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Board, Two Sided, Lined/Plain, 9" x 12" (35120) • Amazon Business $5.85 5 $29.25
LURLIN 3-Ring Pencil Pouch, 30 Pack Bulk Zipper Pen Pouches in Assorted Colors for Office College School Supplies Cosmetics, Cloth Pencil Case for 3 Hole Binder… • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
IKAYAS 20 Pack Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder bulk Binder Pencil Pouch with Zipper, Pencil Pouches Pencil Bags for Classroom bulk Pencil Box Pencil Case for Storing School Students Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
1000 Tacticai Raffle Tickets, Orange (8 Color Selection), Double Roll, Ticket for Events, Entry, Class Reward, Fundraiser & Prizes • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
1000 Tacticai Raffle Tickets, Blue (8 Color Selection), Double Roll, Ticket for Events, Entry, Class Reward, Fundraiser & Prizes • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
1000 Tacticai Raffle Tickets, Pink (8 Color Selection), Double Roll, Ticket for Events, Entry, Class Reward, Fundraiser & Prizes • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
1000 Tacticai Raffle Tickets, Yellow (8 Color Selection), Double Roll, Ticket for Events, Entry, Class Reward, Fundraiser & Prizes • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Bostitch 3-Hole Punch, 12 Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (HP12) • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24

Materials cost

$180.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.64

Total project goal

$250.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.96

1 Donor

-$250.96

Donations toward project cost

-$213.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.64

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 $0.00

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