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Ms. Esquivel from Riverside, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Catch a Ride on the Polar Express

Help me give my students a magical Polar Express experience after they read The Polar Express story.

  • 3 donors
  • $298 still needed

expires Mar 10

  • 3 donors
  • $298 still needed
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Ms. Esquivel Casa Blanca Elementary School
Riverside, CA Grades 3-5

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

The holidays are a wonderful time to learn about traditions around the world. One fun holiday tradition is learning about the Polar Express. This fictional story takes our students on an adventure where the main character learns about Santa. After reading the story in class, students celebrate the holidays with their own adventure, much like the young character in the story.

With the requested supplies, students will attend their very own Polar Express party, complete with hot cocoa and their very own bell to take home, provided by Santa.

This experience will be shared with their classmates. Bringing a storybook event to life creates wonderful memories at any age.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

470 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Esquivel Casa Blanca Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Riverside, CA View local requests

More than half of 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

470 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jingmore 120 Pieces 8 Oz Christmas Coffee Cups with Lids, Express Train | Bulk Disposable Christmas Coffee Cup for Cold Hot Drinks Beverage Hot Chocolate Xmas Winter Holiday Party Drinkware Supplies • Amazon Business $27.99 5 $139.95
Wiyodaho 200 Pcs Christmas Believe Bell Ornaments 1.5 Inch Polar Santa Sleigh Jingle Bells with Believe Ribbon Christmas Tree Decorations for Xmas Decor (Silver Color, 200) • Amazon Business $82.99 1 $82.99
Homely Accents Polar Express Party Christmas Decorations Train Decor Sign | Vintage Christmas Wall Art North Pole Train Depot Poster for Home Cafe Decor Polar Express Gifts Movie Lovers 12x8 Inches • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$232.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.68

Total project goal

$337.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $337.87

3 Donors

-$34.00

Donations toward project cost

-$34.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.00

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 $297.87

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