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Mrs. Carlota Garcia from Sun Valley, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Classroom Finishing Touches

Help me give my students a calming area and environment to feel safe and inviting

  • $385 goal

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

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

What I love about my students is they are all hardworking and do the best to achieve their goal. Many of the students are going through some hardships and stress that when they come to school I want them to feel safe in the classroom to express themselves. The resources my class needs are the finishing touches for the classroom calming area and adding some posters that will make the classroom more inviting. All the supplies will be used to also have collaborative groups where they can talk and work on science projects.

Mrs. Carlota Garcia John Francis Polytechnic High School Grades 9-12

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.

Sun Valley, CA 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Prolee 200 Packs Microscope Slides, 100 Plants & 100 Animal Tissues Includes Labels and Case for Biological Science Education • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
LuckyGreenery 2 Pack Artificial Scindapsus Aureus, Realistic Fake Plants with Plastic Pot for Home Office Bedroom Indoor Outdoor Decor(8in H) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Non-Branded Human Skeleton Extra Large Poster, 60 X 18 in • School Specialty $29.39 1 $29.39
Typical Animal and Plant Cells Microscope Slide Student Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Decorably 16 Biology Posters for High School Classroom, 11x17in Matte-Laminated Educational Middle School Science Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Der Rose 8 Pack Fake Plants Small Artificial Faux Potted Plants for Home Office Farmhouse Bathroom Bedroom Decor Indoor • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Brand - Solimo Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Air Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 320 Count (4 Packs of 80) • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
Drawing and Coloring for Calm • Blick Art Materials $12.95 1 $12.95

Materials cost

$251.72

Vendor shipping charges

$17.89

Sales tax

$23.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.60

Total project goal

$384.02

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